Your car could break down for a variety of reasons, leaving you stranded on the road with very little options. Conveniently, towing companies are found all across the country. It’s important to remember that professionals can help you get out of the situation and get you back on the road.
However, some services might accidentally damage your car when they’re trying to transport you and your vehicle to a garage for better inspections. Transmission damage is an all too common story among people who have been towed, which may raise some questions about if you should get your vehicle towed at all or get professional help at the roadside.
There are very safe ways to transport you and your vehicle to your destination and trusted towing companies with a large amount of experience know which equipment to use so that your car does not get damaged.
The Right Equipment
A flatbed truck is the equipment of choice when a vehicle is being transported. This ensures that your car is lifted up safely and securely onto the back of the truck without much trouble. Essentially, your car has a secure piggyback ride all the way to the next garage. Careful action will allow you to observe just how professional the services you have enlisted may be.
A wheel lift truck will probably be the next equipment of choice if a flatbed truck isn’t available at short notice. Your car is carefully lifted on its front or back tires, leaving another pair on the road during the tow. If your tow truck driver is not told about what’s wrong with your car or issues with your car that are already there, additional damage can be incurred. At your request, most tow truck companies will probably use a car dolly to ensure that no damage is done to your vehicle when a wheel lift truck is being used.
The Risk of Transmission Damage
Transmissions on cars are relatively sensitive. Stick shift or manual transmission cars will likely have little to no damage over time, even for long distances. When it’s being towed, manual transmission cars are likely to last long distances while being told without wear and tear grinding down the transmission.
Automatic transmission cars, meanwhile, are likely to be more sensitive to damage. Towing experts would automatically know to tow your car on it’s not driving wheels so that the transmission is not damaged. Otherwise, there is a very high risk of developing issues while driving towards the garage. Traveling a short distance while being towed on the driving wheels is fine, but issues will arise if it goes on for a very long time.
Considering Towing Services
Professional towing services will likely be able to immediately identify which towing equipment is appropriate for your situation and which techniques to use so that your car is not damaged while being towed. It’s important to ask for information about the service that you have enlisted. With proper communication, you can get yourself and your car to safety without any issue.
For these kinds of services, you can always trust the professional mechanics and experts at McDonough Towing to get where you need to go. Our team knows how to handle both manual and automatic transmission cars. You can rest easy while being towed when you call us for help on the road.
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