Commonly Asked Questions
Does Buying Roadside Assistance from my Insurance Company Help?
Absolutely. If you have roadside assistance on your auto insurance plan you just call us to perform the tow and typically you owe nothing. We take care of the charges through your insurance company. It is a hassle free way to get a tow.
When is a Flatbed Tow Truck used?
Flatbed tow trucks do not look like a typical tow truck. The entire vehicle sits on top of the back of the tow truck, which is called the flatbed. When loading up a flatbed, the back of the tow truck is titled toward the
ground. With the back of the truck on the ground a car or other type of vehicle can be driven onto the flatbed. There are limits with flatbed tow trucks. The flatbed is powered by hydraulics, which limits the size of the
vehicle.
Flatbed tow trucks are needed if your vehicle has all-wheel-drive transmission. It is important to hire a professional towing company, like Bloomginton Towing, so they recognize the need to tow your all-wheel-drive vehicle with a flatbed
tow truck. Your all-wheel-drive vehicle can't be towed with another type of two truck, like a hook-and-chain tow truck.
Flatbed tow trucks are also needed for some totalled cars. Flatbed tow trucks are needed if the vehicle's wheels can't roll properly on the road. The vehicle needs to be placed on the flatbed, so the wheels that are damaged do not make
contact with the road.
When are Hook and Chain Tow Trucks used?
Hook and chain tow trucks are the typical, classical tow trucks. This is the tow truck you probably think of since these two trucks have been seen on the road for decades. The hook is attached to the axlr or bumper. The chain is applied
to the frame of the car. The boom at the back of the tow truck is moved upward to lift the front wheels off the ground to prepare the vehicle for towing.
One drawback of a hook and chain two truck is that is can damage the vehicle that is being towed. It was the main work horse in the past for towing vehicles. However, since damage can occur from wrapping chains around the vehicle, it is
not used as much today. That is why a hook and chain tow truck is a good option for a totalled car that has wheels that roll down the road properly, since there is no concern about damaging a totalled car. Hook and chain two trucks should
never be used to tow all-wheel-drive vehicles. If it used for an all-wheel-drive vehicle, damage will occur to the rear-wheel portion of the transmission.
Hook and chain tow trucks are a good option for a vehicle that is stuck in a ditch or ground that is very slippery. The winch of a hook and chain tow truck can pull the vehicle from the ditch or slippery terrain. It can simply pull out
the vehicle with the raw power of the winch attached to the tow truck.
What is Vehicle Recovery?
If in the unfortunate cirucumstance your are involved in an accident, recovery services may be needed to do the tow job. Your car may end up in a spot where it is difficult to get a vehicle towed. That is where our vehicle recovery
equipment is helpful. Our towing business can recover passenger vehicles, junk cars, or other trucks. To get the car towed, our tow truck driver may require heavy duty towing equipment, a flatbed towing truck, or other equipment.
How are motorcyles towed?
Motorcycles are typically towed with flatbed tow trucks. Flatbed tow trucks are a great choice for motorcyles that are not running. The motorcycle can sit flat on the back of the tow truck and be secured and anchored with chains, straps,
and ropes. Bloomington Towing is a great choice to tow your motorcycle.
Do I need to stay with my Vehicle when it is Towed?
Not necessarily. We would be more than happy to give you a ride to the repair shop or other destination or your choice. We only need the keys and we will take care of the rest. We will then allow you take care of whatever necessary steps
you need to handle for the situation you face. Our towing company towing makes towing easy in Bloomington.
Can you Tow my Vehicle from a Parking Garage?
You bet. Some people worry that a parking garge is too many tight turns for a tow truck to manuever. Do not worry. We can reach your car in a parking garage and take it to the destination of your choice.
