When you see the big green trucks driving down the road with another vehicle in tow, you automatically recognize it as a tow truck. But towing other vehicles is only one of the many services that are provided by a good quality wrecker company, and each of which is a very good reason to keep them on your speed dial.
For instance, did you know that many companies offer a very reasonably priced Auto unlock service as a standard part of their roadside service? Calling a locksmith to your vehicle can be very expensive, especially during off hours, but wrecker companies can be there within the hour to make sure that your day continues unimpeded by locking your keys in your car.
Most wrecker companies also offer a ‘jump start’ for those times that you have forgotten to turn off your lights. For a small fee, many will deliver you several gallons of gasoline if you have become stranded on the side of the road away from a gas station. Wrecker companies also often honor your roadside assistance, which means that the company you have roadside assistance through pays the wrecker company so you have little or no cost out of pocket.
Besides being the most dependable source for Auto unlock, battery jump starts, and other minor inconveniences, wrecker companies can be indispensable in the case of serious accidents. What can you do if you’ve accidentally driven your car into a lake, pool, or river? You guessed it; call your faithful wrecker company! Many offer underwater recovery of vehicles at very reasonable rates, and most of those are not particular as to whether your car is just stuck in a shallow stream or completely sunken under the lake from that boat loading accident.
Speaking of, wrecker companies tow much more than just standard vehicles! Many offer both heavy duty towing, where you can have everything from boats, RV’s, and heavy equipment towed, to flat-bed services, where they will haul storage buildings, small garages, and other similar items. Some wrecker companies even offer farm animal transportation! Chances are that if you need something moved along the road, or rescued from off the road, you will find your locally owned wrecker service ready and willing to help!
