When you actually need a tow, you don't want to be Googling 'tow truck near me' from the side of a dark highway. Here's why you should pick a tow company now and save their number.
Picture this: it's midnight, raining, and your car has just died on a dark stretch of I-10. You pull out your phone, fight bad cell service, and try to Google "tow truck near me." You get a dozen results, all with similar 4-star ratings, all promising fast service. Which do you choose? You're stressed, you can't really vet anyone, and you might end up with a sketchy operator who overcharges or shows up an hour late.
The whole problem could have been solved with 60 seconds of preparation: saving a trusted tow truck company's number in your phone before you ever needed them.
Most people don't think about tow trucks until they need one. It feels like one of those "I'll deal with it when it happens" things. But "when it happens" is exactly the worst time to figure it out.
Without a saved number, you're at the mercy of:
Take 5 minutes right now to:
If you're driving in greater New Orleans, save us. Here's why:
Don't put this off. Open your contacts right now, add a new contact called "Tow Truck" or "TJ Towing," and put in: (504) 884-7883.
You may go years without needing it. Or you may need it tomorrow. Either way, having the number ready when you need it costs you nothing — and saves you a lot.
TJ Towing is available 24/7 across greater New Orleans for emergency towing, roadside assistance, and more.
Call (504) 884-7883