When you’re stranded on the side of the road, your first thought may be to call a friend or family member for help, but the best thing you can do is to call a towing company. When you contact Discount Towing & Recovery in Mountain Home, AR for roadside assistance, you know they will have the knowledge and proper equipment required to help you get off the highway and into the repair shop.

Here are a few scenarios where you should call a towing company:

• Car accident. If you get into an accident with another vehicle or your car hit another object, you won’t know the extent of the damage until a mechanic has inspected your car. Driving your damaged car can lead to more problems, if it even moves at all. A tow truck can safely transport you and your car to an auto repair shop.
• Overheated engine. Few people know what to do when an engine overheats. Continuing your trip even after the engine cools down can harm your car. If your car is overheating, turn it off and contact a towing service.
• Failed transmission.  If you experience a transmission failure, you could damage other components of your vehicle if you continue to drive it before it's repaired.

• Empty gas tank. A towing company will either bring the gas to you or tow your car to the closest gas station.
• Stuck in a ditch. Even the most careful drivers can have a mishap. Pulling your car safely out of a ditch requires the right equipment and the knowledge of how to hook up your car for a tow without causing damage. This is a situation that should be left to the tow truck operator.
• Flat tire and spare tire changes. Not everyone knows how to change a flat tire, and your safety is at risk if you flag down a random person for help. A towing company will let you know what the name of their driver and the license plate number of the truck so you know who to expect.
• Jumpstarts and lockouts. When your battery dies or you’ve locked your keys in the car, a towing company has the equipment needed to get you on your way.

If you find yourself in need of roadside assistance, call Discount Towing & Recovery at (870) 425-1775 for reliable and affordable towing services.