How do we, as drivers, mitigate these risks?

We make sure to put on seat-belts, we buy cars with multiple airbags, we buy insurance, we remember to drive slowly – but accidents sometimes are inevitable. Thankfully, the majority of accidents are minor, and do not cause injury. There is, however, the problem of getting your damaged car off the road, and to a body shop for repair. What if your car is so damaged that if cannot be towed conventionally on its back wheels? That’s where companies like who provide flatbed towing come in .

Flatbed Tow Trucks Rock

Flatbed towing trucks are trucks that transport vehicles on, as the name suggests, a flat bed. Cars are wheeled or driven onto this flat bed, and strapped in securely. This ensures that the wheels of the vehicle never touch the ground during transportation. Flatbed towing is required in several instances. The most obvious example is for a totaled car, which cannot be towed by a dolly tow truck. Heavy vehicles, or cars which are built very low to the ground also cannot be towed conventionally. Vehicles with four wheel drive also require flatbed towing – dolly towing may cause significant damage to the transmission.

Flatbed towing is also suitable for non-accident related towing. Owners of classic cars or otherwise expensive vehicles may prefer the relative safety of a flatbed truck, which better ensures that the vehicle will be delivered without any accidental damage during transport. Finally, for longer distances, flatbed towing is safer for the car, as there is less wear and tear.

Trust Reliable Guys for your Flat Bed Towing

Reliable Guys Towing of St. Louis, Missouri offers one of the best flatbed towing services in the country. We understand that whether you have just been in a car accident, or just want your vehicle transported safely, you want a towing company to be reliable, affordable, and be available anytime you need service. We meet all your needs, and the “Reliable” in our name is a guarantee that we provide:

• 24/7 service
• Guaranteed arrival within 30 minutes
• Short and long-distance towing
• Transparent pricing

We offer 24 hour service across St. Louis, and guarantee that one of our service experts will arrive to your location within 30 minutes of your phone call. We offer both short and long distance towing and can tow to your home, an auto repair shop or a wrecker service. Finally, our pricing scales are completely transparent – there are no hidden fees, and prices are fixed.

There are horror stories circulating about tow truck drivers who refuse to lower your car unless you pay them an extra “service charge”, or you receive an invoice only to see that there are extra line items for services that were never disclosed. At Reliable Guys Towing, our tow truck professionals will never ask for a single cent beyond the prices listed, and our service experts will never ask for gratuities or any additional fees.

Stay protected in your next towing service call and check out our latest article on common towing scams to avoid…

The post We Love Our Flatbed Tow Truck St Louis appeared first on Reliable Guys Towing Service.

Limit your chances of becoming one of these unfortunate statistics and have a plan in place so you know what to do when an emergency on the road occurs unexpectedly.  Here at Reliable Towing Service we’ve put together a common sense safety protocol we recommend your take as you wait on one of our tow trucks to arrive.

Be Prepared

Unfortunately you can never tell exactly when you’ll need roadside assistance, but you can limits it’s impact by being prepared for it.  If possible, have a good towing company on speed dial like Reliable Guys Towing @ (314) 325-1016 and make sure you have an emergency kit in your vehicle at all time.  An absolute necessity, an emergency kit should include the following:

• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Reflective Triangles
• Jumper cables
• Instant Tire Inflator
• Rope – Adequate gage for winching your vehicle
• Gloves and warm blanket for winter breakdowns
• First aid kit

Pull Over To The Right

If you believe your car is about to stall, or you lost control and functionality, guide your vehicle safely to the right of the road, well into shoulder if available.  While you don’t want to jerk your car over, you’ll want to do this as quickly as safely possible, since you do not want to become stranded in the middle of the road.

Make sure you move far enough into the should to allow adequate space between your car and oncoming traffic, however don’t over-do it and keep it on the pavement.  We’ve see far too many drivers over-compensate only to end up in a ditch.

Make Yourself Visible

As soon as possible – preferably as your pulling over – turn on your hazard lights to indicate to other drivers that you’re vehicle is incapacitated.

Once you’ve come to a complete stop, exit your vehicle on the passenger side (important!) and set up the safety triangles you’ve got in your emergency kit in front of, and behind your vehicles about 60 feet each way.   These will further inform oncoming traffic that your car has a problem.

Call for Help

If you’ve determined that your car is in too poor a state to drive any further, stay in the vehicle and use your cell phone to call for roadside assistance or a tow truck.  If you’re stranded in a dangerous area, don’t hesitate to call the police and remain in your car with the doors securely locked until someone arrives.  If a stranger approaches the car, only roll your window down enough to talk and to hear what that person is saying.

Call Reliable Guys For Your Next Tow Truck Service

Looking for a reliable towing company in the St. Louis area? Why not choose the towing team with over 20 years experience exclusively in our proud Gateway City.

Fully insured, licensed and bonded in the states of Missouri and Illinois, the folks at Reliable Guys Towing pride themselves in clear communication to ensure that services, prices and quality far surpass our competition. We know our talented technicians are the best in the business, and we go that extra mile in resolving our clients issue so that they feel comfortable and assured for their Roadside Assistance needs.

From wrecker service, to vehicle transportation, to jump-start service, we’d be more than happy to serve you with your roadside assistance needs.

Give us a call at (314) 325-1016 and one of our knowledgeable towing service reps will help assist getting a tow truck to you as quickly as possible.

The post Waiting on a Tow Truck St Louis? Consider Your Safety First appeared first on Reliable Guys Towing Service.