Cars weren’t built to be dragged around by other vehicles, and many weren’t built to do the dragging. But regrettable damages can be avoided when towing your car.
Here are the ways you can easily turn a simple job into a giant mess!
Doing It Yourself
While there are many cases where a DIY towing is necessary, trickier jobs must be left to the professionals. Information, such as digging a vehicle out of tricky positions, will require specialist tools.
One-stop-shop towing company readytowing.com.au suggests hiring a reputable company when working with trucks, vehicles that are unfit to drive, and those involved in intense collisions.
Loading Improperly
Take time ensuring that your payload is loaded carefully and there are enough measures that will last the entire trip. Refer to instructions on how to load or attach two vehicles carefully.
Not Setting Gears to Neutralize
Keep the gear shifting to neutral, including automatic vehicles. This works for most engines and transmission models.
Using the Wrong Set of Wheels
In common car towing trucks, two wheels of the car being towed stay on the ground. This works best for two-wheel drives, with the two front wheels lifted off the ground. The job gets trickier with four-wheel drives.
Doing it Alone
It’s far better to do a tow with someone you trust. It’s easy for a seasoned driver to forget that they are towing extra payload. Turning sharp corners and navigating challenging roads are extra tricky with someone in tow. The best solution would be to have a buddy and by working out hand signals.
Towing either a payload or a separate car is easier when done right. Vehicles, trailers, and other commonly towed objects often have hefty price tags. Taking care of them is of tantamount importance. With just a dash of care and attention to detail, you can do just that without facing unwanted complications.