What to know when you need a tow | Community Spirit

Woodinville resident Ed Lincoln, the man behind the pink “Toe Truck” will lead a book reading and signing on December 12, 1 p.m. at Redmond Town Center’s Borders Books.

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Ed Lincoln is a local entrepreneur best known for creating Lincoln Towing and its iconic, pink “Toe Truck,” currently one of the most popular attractions at Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry.  He has just released his memoir, Life Through the Rearview Mirror, and invites you to jump in the passenger’s seat with him to learn why he created the toe truck, his narrow escape from one of the deadliest fires in U.S. history, and the surprising things he’s learned about business and people while peddling everything from Christmas trees to Corvettes and frogs to Fun Meters.

Ed Lincoln’s Five Things to Know When You Need a Tow

1.         Know which type of truck you need before you call

-  Flat bed to carry your entire car (Newer cars tend to need flat bed hauling.)

            -  Sling tow truck that picks up one end of your car

2.         Make sure you call a member of a professional towing association

            Reputable organizations include:

            Towing and Recovery Association of Washington (TRAW) and nationally the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA)                    

3.         Stick to your guns if you know where you want your car towed for repairs

            - It could mean you will have to prepay the bill, but it will save on a second tow charge

4.         Photograph all four sides of your car just before it is towed away

5.         Paying

            - Ask for a rate quote over the phone

            - Pay by credit card whenever possible

- Get a receipt in case you can submit the bill for insurance reimbursement