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When I got in to the tow truck business, I thought that my days would be filed with being out in the open air and meeting interesting people. Little did I know that every day would present serious safety challenges. As cars travel too closely and roads remain slick, it is all I can do to pull stranded motorists out of ditches to safety. I have had more than one close call, and unfortunately, I have lost a few friends out there. My personal goal is to spread the word about the dangers of tow truck driving, so that everyone can remain safe on the road.

3 Security Tips When Having Your Car Towed

30 June 2015
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If you need to have your vehicle towed, you could be worried about keeping your car and yourself as safe and secure as possible. Luckily, there are a lot of great towing companies out there, and if you follow these tips, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

1. Call the Towing Company Directly

Don't trust any individual who pulls up in a tow truck to ask if you need help. Instead, ask which towing company he or she works for and look up the number yourself -- either on your smartphone or through a 411 service -- so that you can call the company directly. Inquire about the towing vehicle and individual who is at your location to ensure that the person is legitimate. If you do call a towing company, make sure that you ask for identifying information to look for on the truck when it arrives, such as a vehicle number or a driver's name. This can help prevent you from getting scammed.

2. Take Out All Valuables

Before sending your car off with the tow truck operator, make sure that you take out all of your valuables. Remove any cash, jewelry and electronics. Also, taking the time to take off the faceplate for your stereo system is applicable. Although you should not have anything to worry about if you hire a reputable towing company, you can gain peace of mind by knowing that you have taken these items out. Plus, some towing companies have clauses that state that they are not responsible if your car gets broken into on the lot, so it's best to get these items out in case someone else breaks into the lot before you can pick it up.

3. Remove Personal Information

There's a good chance that you have a lot of personal information in your car, so make sure that you get out your driver's license, vehicle registration and any bills or paperwork that might have your social security number, address or other personal information on them. This will help prevent you becoming a victim of identity theft or robbery in the event that the wrong person gets their hands on this paperwork.

Having your car towed should be perfectly safe and secure as long as you use a professional towing company, such as Martinez Towing. However, it's still important to protect yourself, so follow these steps to gain peace of mind and to protect both yourself and your belongings.