It’s incredibly frustrating to get locked out of your vehicle, which is in perfect working order. You feel helpless, whether you’re in a rush or have the whole day to spare. Maybe your keys broke inside the lock, your fob malfunctioned or the vehicle’s locking system malfunctioned, you lost your keys, or you simply shut the door before grabbing your keys out of the ignition or the passenger seat. Whatever the reason, calling for professional car lockout services Vancouver can save you both time, and money.

So, let’s take a look at how you can prevent experiencing a car lockout, or needing car lockout services Vancouver in the first place.

Create a Habit to Avoid Losing Your Keys

Whether you’re one of the most distracted people you know, or the most organized, losing car keys can happen to anyone, especially if you’re in a rush or having a particularly stressful day. To start off, it’s a good idea to adopt a habit when it comes to keeping your car keys safe, like having a special compartment in your purse or jacket. You should try to make it a personal rule to make sure your keys are in your hands before you exit the car – never exit empty-handed.

Have a Spare

Calling a Professional

If any of the above tips fail, you can always call a professional team like the one at Jim’s Towing, offering car lockout services Vancouver, as well as towing services Vancouver, should you run into other problems. We utilize the latest and highest quality car lockout tools and techniques, meant to be gentle on your car and get you back inside quickly, efficiently, and with zero damage to your vehicle.

If you are experiencing a lockout that you can’t solve yourself, get in touch with us. Our team would be happy to help you with our car lockout services Vancouver.

Everyone has experienced one of those days, where everything happens backwards. And just when you think it’s over, you get to your car and see your keys on the passenger’s seat and everything is locked. As humans, we are allowed to make mistakes and once in a while, it’s normal to have one of those days. The important thing here is to know what to do.

First of all, it’s important to note that currently, there are a lot of different technologies that are changing the locksmith profession and services, like:
●Manual lock cylinders (the basic ones)
●Automatic key
●Remote key
●Child safe key

All these options can vary, and it depends on your car type, style and model. If in any circumstance you are thinking of forcing the door and trying to fix it by yourself, we would rather you hire in car lockout Vancouver professional to avoid doing damage to your car.

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The second step is to make that call! Jim’s Towing can quickly and efficiently address this problem. After calling Jim’s Towing, one of our locksmith experts will arrive at your location with the tools and equipment they need, and gently, yet effectively, get you back into your car in no time.

Another good option for you to keep in mind is to have spare keys!. This can always be your safest, most budget-friendly and fastest choice. Of course, that next problem is where to keep your second key? As professionals, we recommend a place really easy to access where it won’t get moved on a daily basis like a specific pocket in your purse or jacket, in your wallet or a separate key chain.

Here at Jim’s towing we work with the latest technology that prevents damage to the vehicle. Jammed ignitions, broken keys or drivers stranded halfway to their journey are only a few of the scenarios we see on a regular basis. Regardless of your situation or the time of day, our 24-hour roadside assistance service and car lockout Vancouver experts will be happy to assist you.

Scrap cars often make your front yard or backyard unsightly to look at and disrupt the beauty of your landscaping, making it less enjoyable to have your cup of coffee in the sun before work. They take up valuable space that could be used for storage or other design plans you have always wanted to implement into your home. Scrap car removal Vancouver services take care of the removal of your junk car so you don’t have to.

Vehicles will break down and have to be discarded eventually. With the Earth already suffering from the mass use of vehicles, it’s important that their disposal is responsible and as eco-friendly as possible.

Reduced Waste

Reduced Need for Mining

Reduction of Toxic Liquids

If you would like to speak to us about our scrap car removal Vancouver services, get in touch with us.

Driving in the snow is not only a health hazard for you as a driver, but it can also put other drivers and bystanders at risk. It can be incredibly dangerous and frightening to drive in extreme weather conditions due to the increased potential of crashes if you don’t have experience driving in snowy, icy or sloppy roads. It’s important to educate yourself on how to appropriately react and deal with winter roadside emergencies until help gets to you (which in these conditions can take longer than expected).

Being Prepared for Winter Driving

• Always keep an emergency kit in the trunk of your car: warm blankets, flashlights, ice scraper, non-perishable food items and water, as well as an emergency kit with medications.
• Check to make sure your tires are properly inflated, especially before long trips
• Always warm up your vehicle before a trip in a well-aerated area, never in an enclosed space like your home’s parking garage.

Safely Driving in the Snow

• Avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary, especially in severe road conditions or snowstorms
• Snow and ice make for low traction – keep this in mind and drive slowly, with plenty of space between you and the car in front of you.
• Slowly accelerate and decelerate. It takes longer to get moving, and longer to slow down to a full stop on snowy or icy roads.
• Go steady when going up hills. If you go too fast, your wheels will spin. It’s better to get some speed before approaching the hill and allowing that to move you up, than speed up the hill and risk panicking if your wheels begin spinning.

If you need emergency towing services Vancouver or roadside assistance, get in touch with us. We are available 24/7 and are dedicated to getting you and your vehicle to safety.

There are various tow trucks used for a number of different situations and vehicles. Let’s take a look at which needs every available tow truck Vancouver covers.

Flatbed Tow Truck

Flatbed tow trucks have an empty flat bed which is controlled by hydraulics, onto which your vehicle can simply drive onto or be lifted up onto. It is the safest way to transport vehicles as it keeps the vehicle from having direct contact with the ground and doesn’t get dragged around like a traditional hook and chain tow truck. A flat bed keeps your car’s suspension from being ruined by absorbing shock from the ground. It is also ideal for luxury, sports and vintage cars as it is a completely risk-free form of transportation.

Hook & Chain Tow Truck

This type of tow truck was popular in the past, however, through research and trial and error it was found that it puts too much pressure on the vehicles, and is most prone to damaging them from being dragged along the road’s potholes and speed bumps. The hook and chain can damage and scratch the vehicle, and it is a slow method of transportation because the tow truck itself must be driven slowly to avoid damage to the vehicle being towed. A hook and chain tow truck Vancouver is ideal for junk cars and damaged cars as protection is not a priority.

Integrated Tow Trucks

Integrated tow trucks are used to tow heavy-duty vehicles, large trucks, and buses. It is a much more heavy-duty tow truck that can take a lot of weight, with a well-integrated arm and extra axles for more power.

Wheel-Lift Tow Truck

This type of tow truck is similar to a hook and chain, however, it uses a metal hydraulic boom instead of a chain, which lifts the front or rear of the vehicle. Cross bars are then slipped under the vehicle and the vehicle is lifted, with only 2 wheels keeping contact with the ground during transportation.

If you require 24/7 towing with a tow truck Vancouver, get in touch with us. We will custom-tailor your equipment to your needs, requirements and vehicle.

A lot of people have them – scrap cars that are parked in the garage or backyard collecting dust or getting weathered and rusty from the rain. Maybe you don’t want to donate it for sentimental reasons, or you think you might need it someday. One thing is for sure, the benefits of using towing services Vancouver to get rid of your junk car far outweigh the disadvantages.

In most cases repairing an old car can cost more than just investing in a brand new one or buying it used.

It’s Good for the Environment

This may sound counterintuitive, but getting rid of a scrap car the right way is actually good for the environment. How?
•A regulated process
•The scrap metal gets reused
•Toxic substances, chemicals and oils get disposed of the right way
•Every piece is recyclable and can find a new home
•Reduce, reuse and recycle – this way you avoid landfill•Careful disposal of tires and batteries. Tires when burned release chemicals into the environment, and batteries lead to lead pollution. Scrap vehicle facilities have strict disposal regulations for every part of the car as to reuse the most they can, and dispose of harmful substances in the least harmful way possible.

Make More Space

Make more space in your garage. Use it for storage, or build that wood workshop you’ve always wanted to have. It’s an amazing way to make room for more of the things you love.

Landscape Your Home

Was your scrap car taking up space in your backyard? Use this as an opportunity to landscape your backyard and bring back its beauty. Out with the old, in with the new! And towing services Vancouver by Jim’s Towing can help you.

Let Go of Things That No Longer Serve You

It’s important to periodically go through your stuff and get rid of items that are no longer of use to you, no longer serve you, don’t bring you joy and overall, are an eyesore.

Get in touch with us for towing services Vancouver. We would be happy to help you dispose of your old vehicle!

As a driver, being involved in collisions or other unpleasant situations can be both scary, and stressful. Needing emergency assistance is the last thing anyone wants, whether you were involved in a car crash life-threatening or otherwise, ran out of gas and are now stranded on the side of the road, locked your keys inside your car or need a pinch out. Knowing how to react in an emergency situation can save your life and the lives of others, and get you help on the way in the fastest way possible.

Remain Calm 

You may be in a chaotic situation, feel confused or are just generally stressed be-cause now your entire day has been put to a halt. It’s important, however, to remain as calm as possible. This will facilitate Jim’s Towing getting to you faster, us understanding you better, and you answering our questions more clearly. When you are calm you think clearly and are able to think on your feet even in stressful situations

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Make sure everyone involved is okay, and away from moving traffic. Turn off the engine and step away from the car if you are able to, with a safe distance from traffic. If there is leaking gas, being close to the car could be incredibly dangerous in the case of an explosion.
If you need an ambulance, call 911 and tell them the details of the accident and if someone needs emergency assistance from paramedics. Call Jim’s Towing for reliable emergency towing services that will get to you fast, 24/7.

Ensuring We Get to You Fast

Know the address of where you are located. If you don’t, know the street names, cross streets, nearest blocks or names of roads and highways you are on. Be aware of the direction you were travelling in – North, South, East, West? Let us know of any other important details so we can bring the equipment we need.

Are you worried about being stuck in an emergency situation with your vehicle? Save Jim’s Towing’s number in your phone for reliable towing services Vancouver. No matter what the issue, we are available 24/7.

Driving conditions involving heavy rain, fog, storms create pressing concerns for drivers, and safety should become the top priority as the risk of being involved in dangerous situations can greatly increase. Whether you are a new or experienced driver, these tips should be taken into consideration so you can keep yourself and those in your car safe.

In any situation, your top priority should be to eliminate distractions. Lowering the volume on your radio, telling passengers to minimize talking, and turning your phone on silent so you can focus on the road. If you are met with an unexpected hazard, get stuck on the side of the road or require professional assistance, contact Jim’s Towing Vancouver.

Heavy Rain

• Rain and wet roads make it more difficult to see the road ahead of you, notice road markings and signs, as well as make it harder to stop, start and turn. In situations where you are using your windshield wipers, make sure to turn on your headlights and taillights.
• During rainfall, the roads become slippery as they mix with oil and dirt on the road and form a slippery, greasy layer. Remember that your vehicle can easily hydroplane during rainy weather, which is why it is important to slow down and stop slowly to make sure your tires don’t lose traction, rather than quickly where your car can skid.
• In dangerous driving conditions, leave more space than usual between yourself and other vehicles. This will make it safer for you in a situation where you need to start and stop.

Heavy Fog

• In foggy weather, turn on your low beam headlights to reduce glare – this makes it easier for other drivers and pedestrians to see you. The reason high beam headlights are not recommended is because the tiny water droplets that fog is made up of, end up reflecting the light and making it even more difficult for you to see the road ahead.
• Slow down so you have more time to react if traffic happens to unexpectedly stop, or other hazards appear when you are close enough to see them through the fog and it’s too late.
• If your visibility is severely compromised or limited, find a place to park, maybe take a nap or grab a snack, and wait for conditions to improve until you can take off again.
• To avoid distraction, once again, turn down your radios, minimize talking to passengers, turn your phone to silent or connect it to a Bluetooth handsfree headset, and roll down your windows so you can hear external conditions on the road.
  Contact Jim’s Towing Vancouver to get more information on how we can offer 24/7 towing and roadside service.

As unpleasant and unexpected vehicle breakdowns and mechanical mishaps are, they are simply a part of owning and driving a vehicle. It is of vital importance that you know the safety procedures should you have to wait for a tow truck, and know how to be prepared once it does arrive. At Jim’s Towing, we are ready to service you and provide roadside assistance Vancouver at any point of the day.

Ensure Optimal Safety

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Find a Safely-Distant Parking Spot

Prepare Identification

Make sure to have your license, registration and other required identification ready and on-hand for when roadside assistance arrives. This will save you time and make our team’s job quicker and easier.

Consolidate Your Belongings

Another way you can make the process easier for everyone involved is by gathering all of the belongings from your vehicle, as the tow team will need to tow your vehicle as soon as possible. This can include important documentation, valuable items, wallets, keys and electronics.

Jim’s Towing provides you with the best New West, Burnaby and Vancouver roadside assistance – get in touch with us to learn more!