Blog - AMR Auto Repair & Towing - Part 22

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Steps to Take When Your Vehicle Becomes Disabled on the Highway

December 18, 2019 12:12 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Vehicle breakdowns happen all the time, and they can happen to anyone. First and foremost, don’t panic—as soon as you realize your car or big rig is having trouble, take measures to get off the road safely. Here are five steps to follow when you’re behind the wheel of a disabled vehicle in Salt Lake City, UT: Pull off the road: Leaving your vehicle in the middle of the road is a dangerous thing to do, so start making your way to the side of the road the moment you notice a problem. Ideally, you want to get over to... View Article

Why You Should Just Let Your Vehicle Get Towed if You See It in Progress

December 5, 2019 1:10 am Published by Leave your thoughts

You’ve just spent a lovely evening in a nice restaurant with your significant other, enjoying a delicious meal and fine service. As you walk out the door, however, the evening takes a turn for the worse. Your vehicle is getting towed. You rush toward the truck operator as the front wheel is lifted off the ground with a mind toward putting an end to the whole thing. Before you do anything rash, however, stop and take a breath. Towing process obstruction in Salt Lake City, UT is often more trouble than it’s worth. It’s going to cost you The worst... View Article

What to Do When Your Car Is Towed in Utah

November 21, 2019 1:10 am Published by Leave your thoughts

There are few situations more frustrating than having your vehicle towed. Nothing quite compares to the mixture of rage and vulnerability that goes hand in hand with walking out of a store, your arms full of groceries, only to find that your vehicle has been hauled away to who knows where. You don’t have to worry (unless you’ve got ice cream in one of your bags), because it’s easy to learn how to find a towed vehicle in Salt Lake City, UT—you just have to know where to look. Before you’re towed When you first purchase your car or truck,... View Article

Understanding Towing Liability in Salt Lake City, UT: What to Do if a Tow Truck Driver Damages Your Car

November 5, 2019 10:24 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

If you’ve had your car towed recently, only to find out that it was damaged during the tow, you’re likely feeling upset and outraged. The fact is, not all towing companies are created equal, and when you’re in an emergency situation, you might feel compelled to settle for whomever is available. Unfortunately, sometimes this results in damage to your bumper, tires and even your windshield, necessitating costly repairs. Can you file a claim against a towing company for your tow-damaged vehicle in Salt Lake City, UT? Generally, yes. A towing company is required to use reasonable care in the course... View Article

How to Tow a Car Stuck in Park Without Damaging It

October 22, 2019 10:24 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Can you tow a car that’s stuck in park without damaging it? If you’ve got a car that needs to be towed, you don’t want to ruin the mechanical parts—but if you can’t put the car in neutral, you might not have an option. Some cars, like recent Ford Fusions, have issues with the rotary gear shift dial. The problem happens when the shift dial gets stuck in park—it locks the car’s brakes and can cause damage to the vehicle. There are recalls for certain vehicles that are experiencing this “shift SYS fault” error, which puts the car back in... View Article

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