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Jump Starts
You never want it to happen but pretty much every driver, at some point or another, will get in their car or truck, turn the key in the ignition and hear nothing but a sputtering sound. More often than not this is a battery issue. Don’t panic! Just call Yarrow Towing.
What is wrong with my car battery?
If you have an issue with the battery of your car then it is probably one of three possible issues.
-1. You left a light on in the vehicle for a long time and the battery has been used up.
-2. Your battery is old and it has just naturally reached the end of its life. (To avoid this, remember that the average battery life is approximately 4 years)
-3. The problem could be with the alternator. This is the part of the car which charges the battery by transforming the mechanical energy of the engine into electrical energy. If the connection to the battery is broken or the alternator is damaged then it will not recharge the battery; making it impossible to start the engine.
How will I know if my battery needs to
be jumpstarted, or completely replaced?
When we arrive we can perform a battery test to see how much juice you battery has left. Depending on the issue we can jump start your vehicle, replace the battery or tow your vehicle to a mechanic.
Can you replace my car battery on
the spot?
Yes, in most cases we can.
Lockout
You’re in a rush, you turn off your vehicle, grab the things you need, step out of the car and make a bee-line for wherever. After about the 5th step you stop, cringe and curse at yourself under your breathe because you realized you have left your keys in your car and it is locked.
First thing to do is not to be too hard on yourself. This kind of thing happens all the time. Trust us, we know. Just make a promise yourself to be more mindful in the future and then give us a call 604-823-7411
Can you help me if my key broke in
the ignition?
Yes we certainly can. Our professionals will swiftly come to your aid and swiftly remove the broken key from your ignition.
Can you unlock a car with electric
locks or side impact airbags?
Our technicians are continually trained to stay up-to-date on the latest in automotive security features and how to how to use new tools which have been designer to manage this ever evolving technology. We usually have all necessary equipment on our service trucks but just to be safe please make sure to mention the make and model.
Mention your situation
If it is an absolute emergency (there is a baby in the vehicle or an animal) please remember to mention your situation. We will prioritize individuals by need. During your call we will mention the estimated time of arrival of your technician.
Gas delivery
So you ran out of gas? Don’t worry; it happens to the best of us. Yarrow Towing is here so that the motorists of Rosedale can get back on the road. With one phone call we will come to your rescue; day or night.
What to do if my car runs out of
gas?
Besides giving Yarrow Towing a call so that we can come help you, the most important thing to do is to steer your car to the side of the road. Even if you are in a school zone or other areas where drives must be extra cautious, leaving your car in the middle of the road is just asking for an accident. If your car stopped in the middle of the road then make sure the break is off, it is in neutral and try to push the car to the side. If for some reason, you are unable to push the vehicle then do what you can to make your trouble evident to other motorists (i.e. flairs, hazard lights). If you are in the city and there is no shoulder then push your car to a side street which has less traffic.
Why did I run out of gas so fast?
If you run out of gas but feel certain that it ran out faster than it should of then there may be a problem with your vehicle. One possibility is that the car is leaking gas leading the gas tank to empty faster. If you are getting the smell of gas inside or around your car then this could be a possibility. It could also be an issue with your spark plugs which affects the correct firing of you cylinders and thus wasting gas. If this is happening then it is often the case that white smoke will come from your engine.
Roadside Tire change
It happens all the time: you are out cruising in your car or truck and then you hear a loud BANG followed by flap, flap, flap, flap. One of your tires has popped and you are left stranded on the side of the road. Do you have the proper equipment to change it? That is, a jack to lift the vehicle, a lug wrench to unscrew and re-screw the tire and a spare tire to replace the flat one. Even if you have the equipment there is still the question of how confident you are in changing it yourself. Do you know where to place the jack? Is the spare tire still in good condition (filled with air and without rust)? And are you confident in your abilities to unscrew the lugs and then re-screw them tightly enough to get to the nearest mechanic?
If for any reason you need help to change a tire and get back on the road then give Yarrow Towing a call.
