Whether you break down or have a small accident that renders your vehicle no longer road-worthy, you will need to call a tow truck so it can take your vehicle home or to the mechanic's shop. This can be a bit expensive depending on how many miles the tow truck has to take your vehicle. Also, there is the initial hook up fee which is a flat rate that the company charges. The worst thing would be for you to need an immediate tow and not have the funds to cover the expense of it. Therefore, you will want to prepare ahead of time with the following tips.

Call A Friend With A Tow Hitch

If you have a friend with a tow hitch, there is a good chance that they have a strong tow chain to attach to it. This might be the old fashioned way people used to tow their vehicles before the more modern tow trucks came along, but it still gets the job done. This is the best option when you absolutely need a tow but you do not have the finances to afford one. Leaving a vehicle along the side of the road until you come up with the money is not ideal because you can receive a ticket depending on where you are.

Store Cash On A Prepaid Debit Card

Find a quality prepaid debit card that you can place a couple hundred dollars on. If you cannot load that much money all at once, you will want to add as much as you can whenever you can. Eventually it will add up to be enough for a tow home or to your mechanic's shop if you were to break down. If you share one vehicle with a spouse or someone else, you might want to find a nice hiding spot in the vehicle for this prepaid debit card. This way, no matter who is driving it when it needs to be towed somewhere, they will have access to the card that can pay for it. You will need to make sure that you are contacting a towing company that accepts cards for payment. Otherwise, you may have to walk to an ATM machine to pull the cash out.

Storing the contact information in your phone for a local towing company that you know is reputable and who accepts credit and debit cards as payment is ideal. This way, you will never find yourself stuck without knowing who you should call for a tow. For more information, contact local professionals like Naylor  Towing.