What a tow truck does
A tow truck takes your car from where it is to a shop. That is the right call after an accident, with serious engine or transmission trouble, or when the car is not safe to work on where it sits. But you still have to wait for the truck, arrange a ride, and wait for the repair.
What a mobile technician does
A mobile service brings the tools and parts to your car. For many common problems the repair happens on the spot, in your driveway, at your office or on the roadside. You skip the tow, the waiting room and the ride home.
Problems a mobile technician can fix
- A flat tire that can be repaired or replaced
- A dead battery that needs a jump start or replacement
- Worn brake pads, rotors or calipers
- Tire rotation, balancing and tire pressure sensor issues
When you still need a tow
Call a tow truck if the car is not safe to drive or repair where it sits, after a collision, or when the problem is beyond what can be done at the roadside. A good mobile technician will tell you honestly when a shop is the right answer.
The time and nerves difference
The biggest advantage of mobile service is your time. Instead of losing half a day to a tow and a shop, you stay where you are while the work happens. Members of TireDoc also get priority scheduling and no trip fee, so help comes faster and with fewer surprises.
Need help now? Call or text for roadside assistance.