A $2100 towing bill? Did they fly it first class?
“A $2100 towing bill? Did they fly it first class?”
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I would at least expect lunch provided at such a cost. Our local towing company finally raised its rates up to a hundred bucks for in-county towing within the past couple of years. Although long-timed customers, and those in the local “good-ole boys club” can still get a discounted price.
Seriously though, I understand that EV’s can’t actually be towed. They apparently have to be loaded onto a flat bed since there is no part of a EV vehicle on which to hook to for towing. .
I’ve also heard that since so much of an EV vehicle consists of the battery itself, special care has to be taken not to damage that integral part of the vehicle, else a small fender bender turn into a ‘totaled’ vehicle. And that in addition, wrecker companies have to make make sure they have all necessary equipment to deal with the specific needs of an EV vehicle load, such as special fire extinguisher equipment, etc.
I read one story that said tow truck insurance companies are starting to include add-ons to their liability insurance requirements. Although, what I’ve heard may just be anecdotal evidence and not any industry requirements or standard, it appears that the initial cost of an EV is just the beginning of the extra cost one will pay for such as purchase. All related purchases and expenses associated with vehicle maintenance will be way, way more than that one will pay for with a regular ICE automobile. I’m not going to fall into that trap. The technology will have to greatly improve before I consider an EV.