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quick steps to assess car problems

8/22/2018

 
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Before you ask yourself, "are there any tow trucks near me?" it's imperative to have an idea of what is wrong with your vehicle.

Luckily, you really don't have to be a mechanic to make a quick diagnosis on your car or truck. Certain quirks will be easily noticeable, so be sure to let the operator and driver know what is going on.

Problem #1

If you've started your car and the steering wheel is wobbling back and forth you may have a tire problem or low power steering fluid.   If your vehicle was manufactured within the last 20 years you should have a warning signal within your dashboard go on.  If it's an air pressure issue your tire gauge should light up.

Although, If your tire treads are low and you drive over a pothole or a hard object such as an animal or rock, you may have severely damaged the tire. The air may still be in the tire, but the tire may have a lump or is on the verge of exploding. This can happen if you've hit something and continued to drive your vehicle for 10-100 miles.

Problem #2

Upon exiting your vehicle ALWAYS make sure that you have turned off your headlights, fog lights and interior lights. This is the number one way to kill your battery.

You'll know that your battery is dead if your engine isn't starting. To confirm this, you can test your battery by doing the following things: 1) Check and see if your headlights or fog lights are left in the on position. 2) If not, have your interior lights turned on, or can you turn them on? This is usually the easiest way to detect the issue. 3) Lastly does your horn honk? If it doesn't have any juice, then there's a good chance that it's just your battery.

And luckily, all you would have to do to get your vehicle running would be to call our team for much needed Roadside

Jumpstartiing a vehicle is an easy task if you have the jumper cables ready.  We do advise calling a professional if you're not sure how to use jumper cables. If you don't know what you're doing then you're susceptible of having sparks flying in your face or can damage your battery.

Let's say you do know what you're doing, but don't have the actual cables. In the old day's it used to be okay just to ask neighboring cars. However, times have changed and it's not necessarily a good thing to start asking strangers for help.  Depending on where you are physically located or the time of the day, you do run the risk of running into the wrong crowd.

We've heard negative stories of folks getting robbed in these scenarios. Please know the dangers and be cautious if you're going in this route.

Problem #3

Perhaps your lights have turned on, but your engine won't start or the keys in your ignition make a clicking sound when you turn them. You may have one of two issues if your lights are on.

1) Your spark plug may need to be replaced.
2) You may have a blown fuse

Just let the operator know that the engine is not starting if this is an issue. This issue should be inspected by a trained professional. Also, know that you'll hear these same sounds if it was a battery issue, but again, remember that if your lights are on and not dimming or dead, then chances are it's not your car battery.

Conclusion

With those 3 issues clarified, you should have an idea of what's wrong with your vehicle. Always remember to circle your vehicle if anything looks, sounds, or smells troubling.

Other Problems

Other problems that may occur can be your engine overheating. This can either be your thermostat sticking (which is when water from the radiator is not flowing to engine, which is needed to cool it) or you may be low on engine coolant.

Additionally, other issues related to the car can be from leaky fluids. Fluid tanks tend to crack after impact, so if you've gotten in an accident you'll definitely want to circle your vehicle to see what if it is leaking or not.

why call Union tow truck?

After you've made your diagnosis just know that we'll have a tow truck in the area. Union Tow Truck is one of the best New Jersey towing companies. Call Us at 908-615-4015
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How To Identify a Good Towing Company From Bad

5/19/2018

 
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No matter how hard you condition your vehicle before a trip, car accidents and breakdowns can happen at any point in time. It may be caused by a mechanical problem, an automobile malfunctioning, a roadway collision, a something technical, or your tire just ran over a nail or any sharp object. Situations like this are not just draining, they can eat much of our time as well. The good news is, nowadays, reliable road assistance companies like Union Tow Truck are already easy to find throughout New Jersey. With just a call away, Union Tow Truck will dispatch their skilled technicians and professionals right to your location, all ready to carry out their quality road assistance and towing services to help you through your exhausting situation.

A good tow service company is committed to providing only the optimal care for every vehicle they are bound to handle. As car  are pricey and precious belongings, every owner must carefully select which tow business to ask assistance from. In finding New Jersey’s best towing company, Union Tow Truck is one of the few that can be relied on in terms of services’ quality  and the promptness and courteousness of staff.

Already have tow companies in mind  aside from Union Tow Truck to consider? To guide you as you decide, here’s how to identify a good towing company from a bad one:

  • Reliability | Availability - A good tow truck company should be up and running 24/7, ready to respond to your towing needs even in the middle of the night. Look for the one that you can count on to assist you at all times; not the one that leaves you stuck in the middle of the road all night til 8 o’clock in the morning.

  • Reliability | Promptness - Towing needs would usually require urgent assistance. The right company’s tow truck in Union should be able to respond on site as quickly as possible, even if the location is outside the city. Remember, a little response delay can already put the situation at risk; this usually comprises your safety, your passenger’s safety, and the safety of other people you are sharing the road with. To be able to assess if a tow company is worth considering, know what resources the tow company has to guarantee a fast response.

  • Knowledge and Experience - A good towing company only assigns reputable and skilled technicians and tow truck operators to respond to the scene. Because customers and their vehicles are being valued highly, the right company also sends its professionals to various training programs all with a goal to perform the best service to every person in need.​​​

  • Professionalism - A good tow company employs people that show courteousness, respect, and professionalism from receiving emergency calls all the way to performing the job on site. The towing technicians should be able to handle every vehicle with extra care and do all means possible to avoid damage using modern and quality facilities under the towing services. As with the handling of emergency calls, the call-operator should be able to answer the phone immediately and should be armed with enough knowledge to provide answers to inquiries. More importantly, the call-receiver should be able to provide reliable ETA and should make sure the team is able to live up to that promise.  Sometimes, it is wiser not to jump in to cheap deals. Just because a tow company is cheap, it does not mean it is the best option there is.

  • Up to Date - A good tow company is armed with modern equipment from the hardware to the trucks and other important essentials. Do not settle with a company that provides a cheap rate but also dispatches an old and cheap tow truck to address your towing needs. Go with the provider that shows dependability in their tools and trucks used.
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  • ​Reasonable Costing - Do not be keen of the service costs. Even though towing needs usually mean an unexpected expense, the right tow company would offer a reasonable and realistic quote. Bear in mind that a low service fee is not an indicative of best quality service. In assessing the options, make sure you have compared the charges and services offered. Go for the one that has no hidden costs and whose final charge is the same, if not higher, than the quoted figure.

However, these qualities cannot be rated at first glance. Thus, if you want to be best assisted in deciding, you may rely on testimonials as these are usually an accurate basis. More often than not, a good company is flooded with star ratings depicting the satisfaction their past customers have received with regards to the tow services rendered.
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