You might eventually need the services of a vehicle wrecker if you get into an accident and your vehicle is severely damaged. It's important that you understand what a wrecker service can do for you. Unfortunately, some consumers make assumptions about wrecker services that aren't very accurate.

The following are six things you shouldn't assume when you need a wrecker service. 

You can't get a wrecker service to come to a remote accident site

It's always stressful to get into an accident that requires the assistance of a wrecker service. However, the situation can be even more stressful if you get in an accident in a remote area.

You shouldn't assume that the area in which you get into an accident is too remote for a wrecker service to access. Even if you are located quite some distance away from the nearest town, wrecker services have the ability to access remote or rural locations to clean up accidents regardless of where they occur. 

You can't get a wrecker service to come outside of business hours

Accidents frequently occur at night due to the increased accident risk of driving on dark roadways. Wrecker services are available around the clock so that you don't have to worry that you can't find a service outside of normal business hours. 

The wrecker services you need won't be covered by your auto insurance

You should always check with your auto insurance company to see if your policy includes coverage for a wrecker service. Even if you don't carry collision coverage, your policy still may include features like roadside assistance and wrecker service coverage in the event of an accident. 

Wrecker services only tow totaled vehicles away from accident sites

The primary function of wrecker services is to tow totaled vehicles away from accident sites. However, many wrecker services also offer added services such as roadside repairs and fuel delivery. 

You have to pay upfront for wrecker services

Wrecker services understand that motorists using their services may be in an emergency situation and need help quickly.

You shouldn't worry that you won't be able to hire a wrecker service if you don't have a payment method immediately available. Wrecker services will often come to the site immediately and bill you for services afterward. 

It will take a long time before a wrecker service arrives at the accident site

You're most likely going to be eager for the wrecker service to arrive as soon as possible to get your vehicle off the roadway and ensure safety for other drivers. You shouldn't assume that you'll have to wait a long time for a wrecker to clean up the site after you've been involved in an accident.

Although it might take longer for your wrecker service to arrive if you are in a remote location, you might be surprised at how quickly the wrecker can arrive in the event of an accident.

Call a towing company that offers wrecking services to learn more.