Long-distance Towing Solutions: Relocate Your Car
Long-distance towing is a sensible alternative when car owners want to relocate their car a great distance away without having to drive it, or when the car is disabled and unable to travel without extensive repair. Whether long-distance towing is required across the state, region or country, explore the many available options for safe transport of your car.
Towing Companies
Towing companies use flatbeds or hydraulic-powered tow trucks to secure vehicles for transport over long distances. If you need a car towed from one location in the state to another, contact a local towing company that offers individual car transport services. The benefit of using a local company is the towing professionals will know the best route from the initial pickup location to the destination. This is your best option if your car breaks down on a road trip within your state, but still miles away from your residence. A towing company with a strong area presence can quickly find and retrieve your vehicle from the most obscure location.
Car Transport Companies
When making a cross-country move, many car owners use transport companies for long-distance towing. The car is placed in either an open-air truck or an enclosed trailer. Enclosed transport is best for limiting unintended damage to newer model cars and protecting them from harsh weather or flying rocks and road debris, but open-air truck drivers can routinely inspect each vehicle during the journey. Enclosed transport is usually significantly more expensive than traditional open-air truck transport. Understand the insurance coverage limits offered by each transport company and consider purchasing gap insurance to cover what the company itself does not. Take pictures of your car beforehand to back up any insurance claims.
Tow the Car on Your Own
Using a tow dolly or car carrying trailer, you could transport your car on your own if you have an adequate tow vehicle rated to carry its weight. A tow dolly attaches to a hitch and lifts the vehicle’s front two wheels off the ground, letting the back tires run along the pavement while towing. A car carrier holds the entire car, so no tire tread wear occurs.
During long-distance towing, normal towing safety precautions are even more important. Consult with a professional before hooking your vehicle up to a tow dolly or loading it onto a carrying trailer to make sure the weight falls within the predetermined limits. Do not put extra cargo, pets or people inside the towed vehicle or on the carrying trailer. Make sure the braking and directional lights are properly connected to the towed vehicle or the carrying trailer. Learn and understand safe driving skills while towing, including:
Leave extra room between your vehicle and the next.
Take steady, slow, wide turns.
Practice driving in an empty parking lot before entering the roadway.
Brake slowly to prevent jackknifing.
Make sure the tow vehicle’s tires are fully inflated.
Distribute weight in all vehicles evenly to prevent rollovers and loosened hitch connections.
Want more information on long-distance towing solutions? Contact the team at Stauffer’s Towing for reliable advice you can count on.
