How to Tow a Junk Car
If a car isn't drivable, it must be towed to move -- whether to a junkyard or a repair garage. The simplest way to tow a junk car is by calling a tow truck.
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Look for local tow truck services by checking the phone book or online. If you go to a website that has yellow pages, such as Yahoo, you can enter a search term and your location. It will then bring up a list of businesses that offer towing.
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Call the number you found. If you are concerned about the rate, ask what the company will charge, which can vary wildly from business to business. If you need to, shop around first and get the lowest rate.
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Set up an appointment to have a junk car towed. Give them your location, including your address and city. Also give them a contact name and number in case they need to get a hold of you. If you need it picked up that day, they will give you a time estimate of when they will be there to pick up the car. If not, see if you can schedule a date and time for some other day.
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Wait for the tow truck to pick up your car. If the car is not drivable whatsoever, they will not put the car on the bed of the tow truck, but instead drag it behind. The tow truck uses special equipment to connect the car to the truck to tow.
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Give the tow truck driver any special instructions or ask any questions, if needed. They may give you an estimate of how long it will take for them to drop off the car at its destination. Also be sure to ask of how to pay for the tow.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are towing your vehicle to a junk yard, there may be free towing service for you. Ask the companies you call if they offer anything such benefit.
