Boston Towing News and Tips

Helpful advice for Boston drivers from the team at A Affordable Towing. Stay prepared and stay safe on Metro Boston roads.

News and Helpful Tips

Winter Tips

Winter Preparedness

How to Prepare Your Car for a Boston Winter

Boston winters are tough on vehicles. Cold temperatures drain batteries fast, ice blocks exhaust pipes, and snowstorms can leave you stranded without warning. Here are the most important things to check before the cold season hits. Make sure your battery is tested before temperatures drop below freezing. A battery that struggles in warm weather will fail entirely in the cold. Check your antifreeze level and make sure your tires have adequate tread depth for wet and icy roads. Always keep a small emergency kit in your trunk with jumper cables, a flashlight, a blanket, and some sand or kitty litter for traction. If you do get stranded, stay with your vehicle and call us at (617) 261-1818 for fast radio dispatch service.

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Roadside Safety

What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down in Boston

Breaking down on a busy Boston street or highway can be stressful and dangerous. The first thing to do is get your vehicle as far off the road as safely possible. Turn on your hazard lights immediately. If you are on a highway, stay behind the guardrail and do not stand near traffic. Call for help right away. Our radio dispatch team at A Affordable Towing answers every call personally and can put a driver in route fast. Do not accept help from strangers and never try to push your vehicle on a highway. Keep a phone charger in your car so you are never without communication when you need it most.

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Junk Car Removal

Free Junk Car Removal

How Free Junk Car Removal Works in Boston

Many Boston residents do not realize that getting rid of an old, damaged, or non-running vehicle can be completely free. At A Affordable Towing we remove junk and salvage vehicles from driveways, garages, and streets across Metro Boston at absolutely no cost to you. The process is simple. You call us, tell us the location of the vehicle, and we send a driver out to pick it up. We handle everything from dispatch to removal. There are no hidden fees and no paperwork headaches. Whether your vehicle runs or not, whether it is in a tight garage or on the street, we come and take it away. Call us at (617) 261-1818 to schedule your free removal today.

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Boston Towing Rules

Boston Parking Rules

Boston Towing Rules Every Driver Should Know

Getting towed in Boston is expensive and frustrating. The city has strict parking enforcement especially during snow emergencies, street cleaning days, and in permit-only zones. During a declared snow emergency, any vehicle left on a snow emergency route can be towed immediately. Always check the city's online towing database if your car goes missing before assuming it has been stolen. The Boston Transportation Department maintains a real time database of all towed vehicles searchable by license plate. The tow lot at 200 Frontage Road in South Boston is open 7am to 10pm Monday through Friday. If you need a private tow for any reason, call A Affordable Towing and we will get to you fast.

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Useful Advice

Quick Tips for Boston Drivers

After an Accident

Move to safety, call 911 if anyone is injured, exchange insurance information, and call us for a fast tow to your preferred location or storage facility.

Snow Emergency

During a Boston snow emergency, move your car off designated snow routes immediately. Vehicles on snow routes are towed without warning and fines are expensive.

Dead Battery

Cold weather is the number one cause of dead batteries in Boston. Get your battery tested every fall. If you need a jump start anywhere in Metro Boston call us right away.

Junk Vehicle

An old vehicle sitting in your driveway or garage can be removed for free. Call us and we will send a driver out to pick it up at no cost to you anywhere in Metro Boston.

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