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24-hour waits for towing: AMA1 J; e. f& G, `7 p: l
Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009 | 2:30 PM MT Comments5Recommend5
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3 D, A+ U8 H8 }' QThe Alberta Motor Association is warning motorists they face a long wait if they breakdown in the frigid winter weather that has gripped the province.
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/ Q2 a/ c) t; @+ A' _ z) D& r"They realize that we got a record yesterday of the coldest city in North America, so that type of dubious honour comes with some other things," said AMA spokesperson Kent Dixon.8 P. O* P) N. U/ m! n
5 k; b! L% V; l- B& x; B* {Wait times for a tow can be up to 24 hours, while the wait for a boost can be up to 20 hours, he said.) C% h+ B7 b& _8 d& V
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"We are responding to member calls 24 hours a day. Our folks are out there. We've got 400 trucks across the province dealing with member calls, so we're getting to them as quickly as we possibly can."
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' f" l# P8 b# x, K8 |Plugging in your vehicle is a must in these temperatures, Dixon said, adding that it's vital to dress warmly enough to be safe if your vehicle breaks down. |
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