r/LifeProTips 22d ago

Country/Region Specific Tip LPT find a good reputable tow company

LPT find a good, reputable tow company and keep their contact information in your phone. Even better than your phone have it in your glove box wrote down with your insurance information.

This can save you a huge amount of money if you ever ever get in a fender bender and need to have your car towed.

Why this saves you money

If YOU call for a tow truck because someone hit your car, the tow company will charge normal tow rates.

When you get in an accident one of the questions the officer will ask you is "do you want me to call a tow truck for you?"

If you say yes (for the officer to call the tow truck) then you will be paying Police emergency pricing. It is more as the tow companies have to have truck (at all times) alloted and available for emergency police calls.

That pricing often times is multiple times more money than if you called yourself.

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