Bye, Betsy! Getting Your Car Ready to Be Towed
How do you feel about your car? Perhaps it's your pride and joy. Maybe it's just a way of getting from point A to point B. You might even be someone who has given their car a name (and if you named your car Betsy, you're not alone). You're going to feel differently about your car when it stops running, and some frustration and annoyance is fairly standard! Your car might need to be transported to a mechanic if the repairs cannot be performed on the spot. This means your car needs to be gotten ready for towing. It doesn't take much work, but it certainly makes the process easier.
Making the Call
Determining just who is best to contact will depend on a few things. If the car is new (or is a recently purchased used vehicle), it could still be under warranty. If so, call the dealer and they can make the necessary arrangements. Your insurance provider can also provide direction (and again, might make the arrangements). If you handle the matter privately, you just need to choose a towing company and mechanic who can make the repairs at a price and in a time frame that works for you.
Your Stuff
You don't want to be looking for your sunglasses or spare phone charger only to realise that you left it in your car, which is now at the mechanics. Remove all your personal possessions, and be sure to check every nook and cranny (as well as the boot).
Some Housekeeping
It's not necessary to wash your car, but you should remove any rubbish from its interior. Most types of repair will focus on the exterior of the car and under the bonnet, but getting rid of your rubbish will permit ease of access if the mechanic needs to inspect anything inside your car.
For Peace of Mind
Your towing services company will do their utmost to transport your vehicle safely, but there can be factors beyond their control (such as the carelessness of other drivers). Take a number of photos of your vehicle before it's towed away so you have a digital record of its precise condition when it left your possession. Immediately prior to your car's towing, make sure that you deactivate the parking brake. Your car can still be towed with the parking brake on, but there's a risk of damaging it even further.
It's really not too complicated, is it? These simple and straightforward steps make the whole affair less stressful, and it won't be too long before Betsy safely comes back to you.
