Even though it sucks, getting stuck on the side of the highway is something that happens commonly, which is why some insurance companies offer roadside assistance. However, for this driver, he had to wait for over four hours after three tow trucks canceled his order.
Why would a tow be canceled, you ask? Apparently, the tow truck drivers thought that his car was too low to the ground to be towed.
At first glance, it might seem surprising that multiple tow companies would decline the job. But extremely low vehicles can require the right equipment, and attempting a tow with the wrong setup could damage the vehicle and leave the towing company dealing with the fallout.
So what exactly are you supposed to do as a driver? I guess you need to wait for another hour and hope that a fourth tow truck doesn’t come and cancel on you again.
Three Tow Trucks Allegedly Canceled Because the Car Was Too Low
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The video shows the original poster filming from the front camera of his phone on what looks to be a busy highway of sorts. He explains that he’s been out there for four hours while waiting for a tow truck to actually take his vehicle.
He didn’t clarify exactly what was wrong with the car, but it couldn’t move from where it was currently parked on the side of the road. Apparently, the reason given for not being able to tow the car is that it is too low to the ground.
Lowered cars can often be transported safely, but several commenters said the key is telling dispatch ahead of time that the vehicle has a modified suspension. That gives the company a better chance to send a flatbed, low-angle rollback, or driver with the right equipment instead of a standard truck.
Commenters Say Asking for a Flatbed Could Have Solved the Problem
Commenters gave a few different pieces of advice on what to do, with one of the top comments saying, “It’s called flat bed, always ask for a flat bed.” Another person similarly wrote, “AAA is the way to go. They never denied me.”
Others were more critical of the driver’s choice of car, with another commenter writing, “Don’t drive a low car…. Simple.” Another person wrote, “Having low-riding cars isn’t even cool.”
But the biggest theme in the comments was that lowering a vehicle comes with tradeoffs. Many readers felt the tow companies may have been trying to avoid damaging the car, while others said the driver should have made it clear upfront that the vehicle was lowered.
Whether you think lowered cars look great or think they’re nothing but a headache, being stranded on the side of a busy highway for four hours because three tow trucks refused to do the job isn’t exactly ideal. At the same time, the comment section makes one thing pretty clear: if your suspension has been modified, make sure the towing company knows before they dispatch a truck.