Consumers often have questions, particularly when they are trying to get a basic understanding of services they seek. When it comes to towing services, we understand that customers can have many questions. A handful of the frequently asked questions is what we at Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance would like to answer today.

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Question: Are vehicles featuring automatic transmission capable of being towed with the drive wheels on the ground?
With a quick assessment of the surrounding details, the tow truck the driver chooses the best option for towing, but even automatic transmission vehicles can be towed with wheels on the ground with limited distance and speed.
Question: Is it complicated for tow truck drivers know which specific towing requirements are need for all of vehicles, year, model, make, and so forth?
According to the manufacturers’ guideline and to ensure safe towing, tow truck drivers are trained and equipped with standard equipment. Since they are very adverse in their profession with formal and ongoing training and experience, drivers can arrange for specific needs of the various makes and models on the road.
Question: Is there more than just one towing option available?
Vehicles can be towed through several ways. The most common methods used by the professionals include Wheel-lift Towing, Flatbed Towing, as well as Frame-Lift Towing. There are also other options that companies have that accommodate large industrial automobiles or smaller vehicles, like motorcycles and ATVs. For specific towing options, contact Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance.
Question: Is there a specific tow requirement when it comes to “all-wheel-drive” vehicle?
Being very versatile and commonly used including for all-wheel-drive vehicles, though there are a few options that can get the job done, flatbed towing methods.
Question: Is any damage caused by the towing procedure?
Vehicles do not sustain damage in routine towing procedures, no matter if they are being towed by flatbed or wheel-lift methods.
Question: Do tow truck drivers require formal training?
Tested certification is required, tow truck drivers also attend mandatory advanced training programs and defensive driving tactic training, generally. Along with refresher courses, tow truck drivers continue regular education and training with the advanced and newest methods and techniques.
Question: With the DMV, is specific licensing and registration for tow truck drivers required?
There are not requirements in place through the DMV, though tow truck companies require the driver certifications mentioned above as well as proof of a clean driving record through the DMV.
Question: Can custom lowered vehicles be towed?
Using conventional methods, the vehicles that have been custom lowered can be easily towed.
Question: Why, after an accident, is it best to let my vehicle be towed to an impound lot?
Since there are a number of reasons, this option is recommended. You can avoid accruing chargers that the tow yard will bill them and from the tow yard, the towing bill is sent to the insurance, and you won’t have live with the twisted heap of metal causing an eye-sore in front of your home, along with the insurance adjuster being able to easily inspect your automobile sooner.

Towing & Roadside Assistance in Irving, Fort Worth, Arlington, Carrollton & Plano Texas

Call Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance when you need towing services or have questions and concerns that need to be addressed.