Americans spend an average of nearly 300 hours per year (or more than seven 40-hour workweeks) driving their cars. With all that time on the road, you'll eventually need to call a tow truck. To help you prepare for such an instance, Reffitt's Garage & Towing Service, Auto Body Repair, LLC in Hamilton, OH, explains the most common reasons why they provide towing service. 

3 Reasons People Turn to a Towing Service

Accidents

Whether it's a multi-car pileup or a single auto mishap, car accidents account for the largest number of tow truck calls in the Greater Cincinnati region. In winter, the icy roads are perilous. In the spring and summer, Ohio's deer population create an entirely different hazard. However, throughout the year, the greatest risk to drivers is always other motorists. To avoid the need for towing service, it’s crucial to drive defensively and at safe speeds.

Dead Batteries

Dead batteries and other engine-start failures are also common reasons for tow truck calls. As these often strike without warning and at inconvenient times, program your cell phone with the number of a dependable towing service as soon as possible.

Fuel Shortages

The tow truck drivers at Reffitt's Garage are also called on when a motorist runs out of fuel. Of course, this predicament is entirely preventable if you pay attention to your fuel gauge. A good rule of thumb is never to let the needle pass the quarter-full mark. The halfway mark is even safer. While it may be inconvenient to fill up your tank more frequently, it's not half as bad as being stranded on the side of the road.

Reffitt's Garage & Towing Service, Auto Body Repair, LLC in Hamilton, OH, is your one-stop shop for auto repair and collision needs. Visit them online for contact info or call (513) 863-3008 to schedule service with a friendly professional.