Why DIY Towing Shouldn’t Be Attempted

When car breakdowns occur most people want to take their car to a repair shop as fast as possible. This is completely normal. However the DIY towing attempts usually prove unsafe and risky, especially when in comparison to the constant secure, safe, and reliable towing services offered by experts like us in Berwick Towing. In this blog post our roadside assistance experts in Berwick Towing will provide the reasons why DIY Towing is not recommended.

Potential Damage

DIY towing could cause massive automobile damage. Although many believe that DIY towing has the same level of success as professional towing but it’s important to realize that professionals are equipped with the right tools to complete their work efficiently and safely as well as years of expertise and experience. But DIY towing is a process that involves people with no experience in towing vehicles – which poses a risk to not just your vehicle and could cause physical injury and injury to the other motorists in the vicinity.

Going Over Maximum Towing Capacity

Tow trucks are designed to tow vehicles with specially designed engines, frames, and axles and other equipment to determine the maximum tow capacity of a truck gross weight rating for the vehicle – the weight limit can be carried by a truck during one single tow. The majority of vehicles or vans aren’t equipped with the strength or tools required for a safe and secure tow, which is why they shouldn’t be used for an attempt to pull a tow by yourself. If the maximum weight of a towing vehicle over the limit, it could damage the exterior of the vehicle – or even the most vital internal parts like its transmission, engines or brakes, leading to a huge risk for the driver and anyone else who is driving.

Special Driving Methods

Towing demands the understanding of specific driving techniques which differ depending to the load of the vehicle or other equipment to be towed. Professional drivers of tow trucks know how to modify their usual method of driving according to the particular task they’re executing which includes methods such as wider turns to avoid damage to the curb, and careful techniques for uphill and downhill driving. DIY attempts towing will probably never incorporate these specialized modifications to the driving style – making any attempt to do it yourself foolish and risky.