2:30 = WRONG! 1st you lift it, then you put the strap on and tighten it up. NOw when he pick it up, the strap won't be as tight as it is before lift. 5:37 WRONG! You run the chain from the vehicle over the slide pad, and into the hooks, and then let chain slack to back of truck like he has it. Good catch.
I remember I was a little boy when my father had to have a tow truck tow his car to be repaired. And a word of reminder to everyone, make sure that your car is always serviced well and ready. If there are any warning lights on, take note of them immediately. Refill your gasoline before the low gasoline light turns on. If your car breaks down or runs out of fuel in the middle of the road or if you have to stop on the side of the road, it is very dangerous. Police officers and people have been killed from careless drivers crashing into them while they were stopped on the side.
Chains are only needed for lomg tows. If I tow a car in a wheel lift and it's going a mile or 2 fuck this chains. Nothing is going to happen in a 5 minute eta.
Hello thank you for your useful video, can I ask if this is possible to tow a car without having to open the car, and how far is the dealership as in how many minutes from your home?
Usually when my battery does not start i figure out a way to get a new battery (like calling a fam member) or jump the car with friendly stranger or call my insurance. Is it different situation for electric cars or hybrids? More complicated?
Hybrids still have a 12 volt battery like a normal car. He could possibly have jumped it but tow truck drivers make commission and it could still have problems later so best to let the dealer sort it out.
For your information: because a Toyota mirai is electric, the battery stopped working because it isn’t a good car to have due to its bad power that wastes battery quick and easy So I wouldn’t try getting one ;)
They just need to go up to the Plus or the Premier plan. It sounds like they live in a place, or at least were in a place where it was more than what the basic coverage covers (it’s only like 5 miles or something like that), whereas with the Plus, it’s 100 miles per year or 4 tows. With the Premier Plan, you get 200 miles and a rental car.
In all fairness she was learning however you guys had a car to bring the battery home and the old one with you also see this as a side lesson u now paid 120 to bring the car to the battery and still have to pay for the new one
Only thing I don't like that he did was throw a strap on while the car wasn't lifted yet. I drive a wheel lift all the time and after throwing my L arms I raise then throw straps
I got ride in tow truck 2 time my car break down one is tow truck wheel life and tow truck is flatbed tow truck.i wish i know about tow truck is wheel life tow truck and tow truck flatbed tow truck.i kmow tow truck cost alot of money if any one eant buy it.
You don't cross the chains on a self loader or conventional. You secure the chain around a control arm or strong axel. Then loop the chains around the hooks on the wheel lift itself. No need to cross
I start training for Tow Truck position in 3 days. Thanks for the good video!
He did everything by the book. With my truck I just hook strap lights and Dom he actually used safety chains
2:30 = WRONG! 1st you lift it, then you put the strap on and tighten it up. NOw when he pick it up, the strap won't be as tight as it is before lift.
5:37 WRONG! You run the chain from the vehicle over the slide pad, and into the hooks, and then let chain slack to back of truck like he has it.
Good catch.
thank you my friend did not undestand before this
If the battery was dead just change the battery. No need to tow it in. Especially to a dealer. If the car is still under warranty the tow is free.
I remember I was a little boy when my father had to have a tow truck tow his car to be repaired.
And a word of reminder to everyone, make sure that your car is always serviced well and ready. If there are any warning lights on, take note of them immediately. Refill your gasoline before the low gasoline light turns on.
If your car breaks down or runs out of fuel in the middle of the road or if you have to stop on the side of the road, it is very dangerous. Police officers and people have been killed from careless drivers crashing into them while they were stopped on the side.
you know , i didnt know about the safety chains , and my wrecker has them , duh !! , thanks for sharing your experience !! this was useful !!
I hope you aren't towing on public hiways without safety chains EVER. Federal law ! Even if it wasn't.....
Excellent job. It pays to take the extra time and put the safety chains out. That one thing guys always try to short cut.
Chains are only needed for lomg tows. If I tow a car in a wheel lift and it's going a mile or 2 fuck this chains. Nothing is going to happen in a 5 minute eta.
I didn't see him put the light wire under the wiper blade, and is the hood closed properly? we lift the car first before putting on the tow straps.
That's an old classic. Those trucks don't exist anymore
How much per mile? In Michigan AAA is $7 a mile. So it should have been $105 for 15 miles. Unless their prices are higher in other states.
Hello thank you for your useful video, can I ask if this is possible to tow a car without having to open the car, and how far is the dealership as in how many minutes from your home?
Yes. I repo and impound vehicles without keys all the time.
Usually when my battery does not start i figure out a way to get a new battery (like calling a fam member) or jump the car with friendly stranger or call my insurance. Is it different situation for electric cars or hybrids? More complicated?
Hybrids still have a 12 volt battery like a normal car. He could possibly have jumped it but tow truck drivers make commission and it could still have problems later so best to let the dealer sort it out.
Great video! Towing a vehicle, even 5-10 miles is expensive because of insurance and operating costs. What was wrong with the Mirai?
She said the car's battery broke down.
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They called the Towing company
So the only way my SUV wont get towed is if its super low to the ground?
Thanks for sharing 🙏
For your information: because a Toyota mirai is electric, the battery stopped working because it isn’t a good car to have due to its bad power that wastes battery quick and easy
So I wouldn’t try getting one ;)
Can u start at 16?
Never drive without AAA!!! Free towing is 100% worth the membership price. THey likely could have replaced your battery right there on the street!
They just need to go up to the Plus or the Premier plan. It sounds like they live in a place, or at least were in a place where it was more than what the basic coverage covers (it’s only like 5 miles or something like that), whereas with the Plus, it’s 100 miles per year or 4 tows. With the Premier Plan, you get 200 miles and a rental car.
In all fairness she was learning however you guys had a car to bring the battery home and the old one with you also see this as a side lesson u now paid 120 to bring the car to the battery and still have to pay for the new one
Only thing I don't like that he did was throw a strap on while the car wasn't lifted yet. I drive a wheel lift all the time and after throwing my L arms I raise then throw straps
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I got ride in tow truck 2 time my car break down one is tow truck wheel life and tow truck is flatbed tow truck.i wish i know about tow truck is wheel life tow truck and tow truck flatbed tow truck.i kmow tow truck cost alot of money if any one eant buy it.
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$120 is pretty cheap.
Tow driver not professional.1lift car then strap tires,2tow light always put paper under so not to scratch paint
This tow driver made some mistakes that only a tow driver will only know
Please tell us what he did wrong so people will know
Only mistake he made was not crossing the chains. Other than that great job.
Im a tow truck driver, no mistakes were made, every tow operator has is on way of doing it. I Say it was ok, job done.
@@eddiefogerty He should raise the car first then secure the ropes on both tires at the same time,
You don't cross the chains on a self loader or conventional. You secure the chain around a control arm or strong axel. Then loop the chains around the hooks on the wheel lift itself. No need to cross