How to call a tow truck if your car breaks down?

One of the most unpleasant situations that can happen on the road is the moment when you suddenly realize that you cannot drive any further because your car is broken. 

The car simply can’t move on its own! What should I do? Call for help or call a tow truck. But how?

The car broke down while driving. What should I do?

Some actions need to be taken right away, first thing!

First things first:

•  Turn on the hazard lights immediately
•  Try to push the car to the side of the road
•  put up an emergency sign
•  If you don’t have a sign, place another object at a distance of 5 meters.

These initial steps should be taken before you even pick up the phone and start looking for help.

How to call a tow truck on the road?

Now is the time to call for help.

The Future Towing Service records contact information on each of its tow trucks, even a QR code!

It’s a good idea to have the 24-hour towing service numbers with you or already in your mobile phone contacts.

What should you do if you don’t have a towing service number in advance?

1. Use your mobile phone to search for such a service on the Internet.
2. Call some of your family and friends and ask them to help you.

What should you do if you don’t have your mobile phone with you or it’s dead? Your phone may also have no signal, or there may be some other reason for the internet or connection being down.

You can perform the following actions:

1. Lock your car, leave your hazard warning lights on, and walk to a location where you can call.
2. Try to stop a passing car and ask them to call or help you call a tow truck near me.

Some of these steps should help you!

What should you tell the dispatcher when you have managed to call a tow truck?

When calling a tow truck, please provide the following information:

• Your approximate or exact location
• Vehicle condition – what damage, approximate cause of breakdown.
• approximate weight of your vehicle;
• Model of your vehicle.

After this, the dispatcher accepts your request, and a tow truck is dispatched. The speed and quality of service will depend on the specific company you called.

How much will it cost to call a tow truck?

If your car breaks down, how much does it cost to tow it and bring it to the dealership? This is a crucial question, as unexpected expenses always hit the wallet hard.

It is difficult to answer this question quickly and clearly, because the exact price depends on many factors.

Namely:

• What kind of car do you have?
• How far are you from the Winnipeg Ring Road?
• What is the difficulty of loading?

We can only give you average prices. Towing a passenger car will cost on average from 200$.

Commercial trucks and special equipment most likely won’t be towed for less than 100$, but this varies depending on the type of vehicle, the complexity of the loading, and the distance to be transported. We wrote about pricing in more detail in one of our website articles and also provided a price overview for towing services in Winnipeg and the Winnipeg region.