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Ted's Towing Blog

Hello, my name is Ted and I live in Alice Springs, Australia. Living deep in the Outback means you have to be prepared for anything. I have fitted special tyres to my truck and always carry a spade so I can dig myself out if the wheels become stuck. However, no matter how well prepared you are, things can still go wrong. Last year, things did go wrong and I became trapped in some soft sand. Thankfully, the local tow truck company came to rescue me. They gave me some great tips on what to do in the future if I get into trouble. I hope you find my blog useful.

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Who Should You Contact After a Traffic Accident?

Posted on September 10, 2020

After you've damaged your car in an accident, you might wonder what you should do first. Should you call the police? Your family? A towing company? If someone has been injured, then their wellbeing should be your first priority, but when the only damage has been to your vehicle, then calling your insurance company should be one of the first calls you make. Duty of Disclosure Contact your insurance company as soon as possible after an accident, ideally while you're still on the scene. [Read More]

Types of Tipper Trailers

Posted on November 7, 2019

Tipper trailers are a versatile type of trailer that can be used for lifting both light and heavy loads. These trailers are routinely used for commercial, domestic and agricultural purposes. With technological advances, hydraulic trailers these trailers make it easier than ever to transport loads such as construction and landscaping materials. This type of truck is appropriately named 'tipper' as the trailer is designed to tilt to allow the loaded material to be deposited onto the ground below. [Read More]

Waiting for Towing: 3 Things You Need to Consider

Posted on May 16, 2019

When you need to call for towing, you will be given a fairly accurate time of arrival, which allows you to know how long you'll need to wait for assistance. This time frame depends on your physical location, as well as any other jobs the driver must complete before attending to you. Ideally, your wait time will be minimal, and it's generally just a matter of waiting as patiently as possible with your vehicle. [Read More]

Someone Crashed Into Your Car and Drove Away. Now What?

Posted on November 19, 2018

Your poor car was just parked there, minding its own business, when some careless so-and-so plowed into it. You can accurately consider them to be careless because they drove off, essentially fleeing the scene of the accident. There's no ideal scenario for being involved in a car accident, although it's arguably better if your car was involved while you and your family weren't inside it. And yet, what do you need to do if someone has damaged your car and then driven off? [Read More]