The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration says that the average American drives 13,476 miles a year. That is nearly an average of 37 miles per day.  Driving has become an integral part of daily life, whether it’s the commute to work, or dropping the kids off at school, or getting groceries.   Unfortunately road accident are also a daily part of life is road accidents.

How do we, as drivers, mitigate these risks?

We make sure to put on seat-belts, we buy cars with multiple airbags, we buy insurance, we remember to drive slowly – but accidents sometimes are inevitable. Thankfully, the majority of accidents are minor, and do not cause injury. There is, however, the problem of getting your damaged car off the road, and to a body shop for repair. What if your car is so damaged that if cannot be towed conventionally on its back wheels? That’s where companies like who provide flatbed towing come in .

Flatbed Tow Trucks Rock

Flatbed towing trucks are trucks that transport vehicles on, as the name suggests, a flat bed. Cars are wheeled or driven onto this flat bed, and strapped in securely. This ensures that the wheels of the vehicle never touch the ground during transportation. Flatbed towing is required in several instances. The most obvious example is for a totaled car, which cannot be towed by a dolly tow truck. Heavy vehicles, or cars which are built very low to the ground also cannot be towed conventionally. Vehicles with four wheel drive also require flatbed towing – dolly towing may cause significant damage to the transmission.

Flatbed towing is also suitable for non-accident related towing. Owners of classic cars or otherwise expensive vehicles may prefer the relative safety of a flatbed truck, which better ensures that the vehicle will be delivered without any accidental damage during transport. Finally, for longer distances, flatbed towing is safer for the car, as there is less wear and tear.

Trust Reliable Guys for your Flat Bed Towing

Reliable Guys Towing of St. Louis, Missouri offers one of the best flatbed towing services in the country. We understand that whether you have just been in a car accident, or just want your vehicle transported safely, you want a towing company to be reliable, affordable, and be available anytime you need service. We meet all your needs, and the “Reliable” in our name is a guarantee that we provide:

• 24/7 service
• Guaranteed arrival within 30 minutes
• Short and long-distance towing
• Transparent pricing

We offer 24 hour service across St. Louis, and guarantee that one of our service experts will arrive to your location within 30 minutes of your phone call. We offer both short and long distance towing and can tow to your home, an auto repair shop or a wrecker service. Finally, our pricing scales are completely transparent – there are no hidden fees, and prices are fixed.

There are horror stories circulating about tow truck drivers who refuse to lower your car unless you pay them an extra “service charge”, or you receive an invoice only to see that there are extra line items for services that were never disclosed. At Reliable Guys Towing, our tow truck professionals will never ask for a single cent beyond the prices listed, and our service experts will never ask for gratuities or any additional fees.

Stay protected in your next towing service call and check out our latest article on common towing scams to avoid…