What damage can towing do to a car?

One of the most common forms of damages that can be caused by a tow truck is car bumper damage. This kind of damage often occurs when the hook is improperly positioned to tow your car. A tow truck striking your car also causes significant damage to your car bumper, depending on the size of the tow-truck.

Will towing damage my truck?

Towing can put a strain on your truck’s transmission During towing stress, the fluids in the engine heat up much like a pressure cooker. If the fluid levels are inadequate, towing will overwork the components and cause serious damage. Uneven weight distribution can also damage your truck.

What should I do if my steering column is stuck?

Attempt to contact the dealer and get a copy of the key first. This solution will only work on vehicles with ignitions on the steering column. This will cause major damage to your steering column. Any fix will take at least a couple hours, while removing the lock will only take around twenty minutes.

Are tow companies liable for injuries caused by their drivers?

What this means is that if a tow company fails to use due care, and a car is damaged when towed, the tow company may be liable for injuries caused by their negligence. An example of this would be how a tow truck could be held liable for injuries it caused when it was attempting to tow a car in one lane, and the truck extended into another lane.

What should I do if my car is stuck when towed?

Remove stuck vehicles. Generally speaking, a vehicle towing company is required to exercise ordinary care that a reasonable person would use in a similar situation. What this means is that if a tow company fails to use due care, and a car is damaged when towed, the tow company may be liable for injuries caused by their negligence.

How do you remove the plastic cover behind the steering wheel?

Push a screwdriver in between the plastic cover on the steering column and the steering wheel. Use force from your hand or a breaker bar to pry the cover off the column. The plastic cover may break, so keep in mind replacement may be necessary. Remove the screw holding a round plastic piece just behind the steering wheel using a screwdriver.