When I bought my first car, I didn't care about maintenance at all. Instead of carefully checking the oil and watching the wear on my tires, I drove it mindlessly into the ground. However, after junking my first car after only five years, I learned how painful it was to start the entire process from square one. The fact of the matter is that car repair is important. In addition to keeping you safe, car repair can also save you money. As you look through the articles on my website, I hope that you can find tips to help you along the way, so that you can hang onto your investment.
Car breakdowns can happen unexpectedly even when you think you have prepared very well for a ride. Calling a towing service is the most obvious choice when your car breaks down on the highway or the city. What many car owners don't know is that towing services differ slightly. It is important to know the towing services you need because there are differences in capability and price.
Chain-and-Hook Towing
Chain-and-hook towing is the oldest form of towing and the simplest. The hook attaches to the bumper of the stalled car. It is simple and quick. Chain-and-hook towing services can be found even in small towns and remote rural areas. It works well for small cars, and any capable mechanic can hook and have your car on the move in minutes. It is also appropriate for short distances over flat roads so as not to exert too much pull on the towed car.
Flatbed Towing
Flatbed towing services are preferred for medium to long hauls because there is minimal risk of the towed vehicle when it is on the flatbed. The towing truck has a movable bed that lowers to the ground. The car is moved on to the bed and secured, and then the bed is lifted back into its position. Flatbed towing is preferred for towing expensive vehicles because there is minimal risk of damage from obstacles along the road. It is also fast because the towing truck can move faster with the load on top rather than dragging behind it. This type of towing is appropriate for large vehicles because the flatbed's size can as large as the vehicle to tow.
Wheel-and-Lift Towing
Wheel and lift towing services are an improvement on the simple chain-and-hook system. The towing truck comes with a wheeled yoke that goes under the front or back wheels of the stalled car. The stalled car moves on the two wheels left on the ground. It is also safer than chain-and-hook towing because the yoke attaches to the vehicle's chassis rather than the bumper. It makes the towed vehicle more stable when on the move.
Integrated Towing
This type of towing integrates a crane and a flatbed. The crane is for lifting cars that are immobile, which can't roll onto the flatbed. It works well for small cars to crossover SUVs that are not too heavy for the crane. Are you planning a road trip? Get acquainted with towing services along the way to be on the safe side.
Share9 April 2021
