If you have recently passed your driving test and have purchased a new car, you may be wondering about the different types of towing services which are available to you. The type of towing assistance provided to you will depend on a number of factors. Read on to find out everything you need to know about local towing services.
Breakdown recovery services
Breakdown recovery services are designed to offer you comprehensive cover 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you sign up for a breakdown service, you will typically have to pay a monthly fee which keeps your coverage live. If you miss a payment, your tow truck provider may withdraw their coverage in the event of a breakdown. The benefit of using a dedicated tow truck recovery service is that you will have access to a helpline who will be able to provide help and assistance during a roadside incident. Most recovery services link in with a large number of different tow truck companies, which means you can be certain a truck will be available to reach you no matter where you are or what time of day it is. You can also rest easy knowing that there will not be any additional fees or payments for you to make.
On-demand tow truck services
As the name suggests, on-demand service is provided by a tow company which will tow anyone, provided they can stump up the cash before the job begins without any requirement for you to have signed up with the service beforehand. There are many potential benefits to using a one-off-payment service. Firstly, you will avoid having a pay a monthly fee to retain the services of a recovery service. If you are making a monthly payment for breakdown recovery services and you do not need to use them, you are effectively paying for nothing. If you opt to use an on-demand service, you will only have to pay when you actually need a tow truck. However, you should be aware of the fact that the cost of hiring an on-demand two truck can vary from region to region and depending on the time of day. If you need to use a tow truck in a remote location or in the middle of the night, you may have to pay a hefty fee.
If you would like to find out more information, you should contact your local towing service today.
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