First Place Towing Service Atlanta

Can I Tow My Own Car If I Can’t Afford a Tow Truck? Stranding yourself along the side of the highway in Atlanta is stressful enough. Add the fact that, after weighing your bank account, pulling out the cash for a tow truck just doesn’t make it into the budget today, the first thought in your mind is to give one of your friends with a pickup truck the old “Hey, I need a tow” call. At First Place Towing Service Atlanta, we know that car troubles can be a financial strain. However, prior to using that tow strap, it is essential that a few things be taken into consideration. While it may seem that a do-it-yourself towing job is the more economical choice, it can very quickly become more costly. The Dangers of DIY Towing Although it is legal to “flat-towing” (with all four wheels on a vehicle driving and being towed) and using a tow dolly in Georgia, it is accompanied by serious risks if not performed by a trained professional: Transmission Damage: Many newer cars, especially those that have an automatic transmission and/or AWD, can be severely damaged to the point of destroying their transmission if towed with the drive wheels on the ground. The cost to replace a transmission will be more expensive than a local tow. Problems with Braking and Steering: Without power steering, steered through a steering column attached to a truck’s steering shaft with a universal joint, when the car’s engine is turned off, power steering will not be available. As a matter of fact, when a.....