| 24 Hr Towing and Recovery Service in Chicago and Suburbs |
| Local and Long Distance Towing and Hauling Available In Chicago and surrounding Suburbs |
| We Provide Towing and Roadside Assistance at Affordable Rates. |
| Planet Towing Provides 24 Hr Towing and Roadside for Chicago and Suburbs. Chicago Towing Office # 773-617-2597 Suburbs # 847-636-4573 |
| We are dedicated to being there when you need us most! |
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| Our goal is to provide you with useful information about our company that we hope makes it easier for you to do business with us. At this site, you will discover all about our services, as well as our courteous and resourceful staff. Feel free to browse around this site. If you have comments or questions about our products or services, or simply need more information and want to contact us, click on the contact button on any page within this site. Thanks for visiting and we look forward to serving you. Number One Question Asked: Why Does It Cost So Much To Have My Car Towed? Time and time again we hear customers ask: "Why does it cost so much to have my car towed? "Well, we think it's time you got a straight answer. Facts About Towing Don't judge charges solely by the time a tower spends with your car. When a professional wrecker and tow truck operator arrives to pick up or provide roadside assistance service to your vehicle, many costs have already been incurred just to get the tow truck there, ready and prepared to complete the job. To provide towing service costs money. These costs (overhead), as in any business, are passed on to the consumer. The charge for such services cannot be judged solely on the time it takes for the operator to tow or perform roadside service to your vehicle. A big part of overhead expenses is attributed to the constant maintenance and replacement of tools and equipment and the constant need for fuel (to run the trucks 24 hours a day, 365 days a year). Tow Trucks aren't like regular vehicles. It's not like buying a pickup truck. It's much more expensive than that. The added expense of office equipment, and supplies must also be recovered in the cost of doing business. These elements combined with insurance, expenses (such as rent, additional employees, phones, water, electric, etc...), driver salaries, employee benefits, and profit are all used to determine the selling cost of towing services. When you pay to have your car towed, you receive the value of the wrecker operator's years of experience, skill, and knowledge. Operating a wrecker and towing a vehicle are learned skills, not something just anyone can do without proper training. Many operators pay to attend towing and recovery courses, and take examinations to become certified in their line of work. Sometimes a wrecker operator will arrive at the scene to find the customer no longer needs a tow. This may still result in a fee because there is still overhead expense involved in getting to the job. If your towing service charge is more than you expected, remember, good service doesn't just happen. Operating a dependable service business that provides reliable service requires organization, competent management, and a substantial capital investment. BACK TO TOP |
| · I was recently in an accident, what should I do? We know how to ease the pain, First Get in contact with your insurance agent or company, Then contact us because we deal with several service first repair centers in the Chicago land area as well as in the surrounding suburbs. We know exactly what Equipment is needed to recover your vehicle and what it takes to get you on the road again with the best service possible. [ Back to Top ] · What is damage-free towing ? Damage free towing consists of the right equipment and the right experience and knowledge for towing or recovering your vehicle With our state of the art towing equipment and years of experience, we know how to do the job efficiently. [ Back to Top ] · Do you provide overnight storage? Yes, we do provide short term storage for vehicles, depending on the size of the vehicle. $35-$45 per day storage rates, depending on the size of the vehicle. Short term storage only. Long term storage is not available. [ Back to Top ] · How long have you been in business? Planet Towing has been in the Automotive business for over 15 years. In 2001 we closed our service center and focused on Towing and Road service only. [ Back to Top ] · What is the average dispatch time for service? 30 to 40 minutes, in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs depending on the location of the vehicle. Call for an estimated time of arrival. [ Back to Top ] · Do you provide fleet towing for commercial accounts? Light, Medium & Heavy Duty Services Available ( 773) 617-2597 (847)636-4573 Commercial Accounts: Commercial customers are the pride of our company. Since opening our doors we have been dedicated to providing our commercial customers with 24 Hour damage Free Towing & Road Services, that are reliable & affordable .Our professional staff understands the specific needs of our commercial accounts. Our goal here at Planet Towing is to get your vehicle towed or serviced as quickly as possible and minimize the amount of down time you will have. We can take care of all your businesses towing needs, from 1 vehicle to 100. Call for information on how to apply for an account. [ Back to Top ] · Will my vehicle get damaged with your lockout service? Our lock technicians are some the best in the mid-west. 100% damage Free guarantee. [ Back to Top ] · Do you sell road-side membership packages? Sorry But Currently we Don't. [ Back to Top ] · What forms of payment do you accept? We accept Visa, Master card, Amx, Discover card, Debit Cards, Commercial Checks and Com checks. [ Back to Top ] · Will my insurance company reimburse me for my towing fee's? In most cases they will if you have full coverage. We will give you a invoice to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement, State Farm customers will be able to identify if they have towing coverage by looking on their insurance card and looking you the letter "H". If you have it you should be reimbursed for towing your Towing fee's! [ Back to Top ] Do you Remove junk cars with out a Title? First We do remove junk cars and tow them to a local junk yard and dispose of them. In most cases we will not even charge to pick up a junk vehicle. We Cannot pick up vehicles with out a proper title. When Planet Towing receives a junk car 99% of the time the vehicle is delivered right to a junk yard. In some cases if the vehicle is salvageable we will donate it to a local charitable organization [ Back to Top ] Towing When your vehicle is disabled due to a mechanical breakdown or other covered disablement, we will arrange and provide towing of your vehicle to auto repair service facility of your choice. Battery Service When your vehicle experiences battery failure, we will provide a jump-start. If the vehicle is unable to be started, we will arrange to have it towed to auto repair service facility of your choice. Lock-Out Service Provides for service to gain entry into the vehicle when keys are locked inside the vehicle. Flat Tire Assistance If your vehicle has an inflated spare tire, it will be installed to replace a flat tire. If your vehicle has two (2) or more flat tires, or you do not have an inflated spare, we will arrange to have it towed to the nearest auto repair service facility. Vehicle Fluid Delivery If your vehicle becomes disabled due to running out of gas or needs other fluids, we will arrange to have them delivered to your location |