Should I buy a tow truck? What kind?

[Jay Huh]

I saw in a different post, someone had a tow truck. I have 2 shops now and I get calls for tows once or twice a week. Should I get a tow truck? What type should I get?

 

I've seen a few rollbacks on craigslist for about $8000. Older but all I want to spend right now, especially this being my first one. I see a one that isn't a rollback but a wheel lift type. Would I regret it? seems like rollbacks are much safter and versatile. I know little to nothing about towing so any advice would be helpful

[FROGFINDER]

Work a deal with a local tow company. Pay them with credit card that earns airline miles.

[BrianJeffrey]

I have a local guy that has been wanting me to buy him out. I've seen all the numbers and at the end of the year it looks like somebody made a living, not a great living and you end up with a worn out Truck. I passed.

 

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[carolinahigear]

I have 7 tow trucks available. Brian has 4, Jimmy has 2, and Jerry has 1. 3 telephone #'s....7 trucks. Zero expense until I call one of them, but then it's Zero expense, also, because the customer pays for the tow and I mark it up and make money. Forget about buying a tow truck and concentrate on your ARO, GP %, profitability, customer retention and acquisition, and putting lots of money in the bank.

 

Hi-Gear

[Jay Huh]

Well guys, I just couldnt help it. Once I got my mind on something, it can't be stopped.... I bought a rollback and I am freakin excited

[ncautoshop]

Well guys, I just couldnt help it. Once I got my mind on something, it can't be stopped.... I bought a rollback and I am freakin excited

Was it equipped or will you be buying the needed items?

 

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[Jay Huh]

Was it equipped or will you be buying the needed items?

 

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Yea it came with everything. Already towed 2 cars, both mine tho lol

[alfredauto]

Wait until you see how much that unit costs you a month in insurance and repairs, not to mention the paperwork bs. Unless your state is lax or your hot shotting it owning a tow truck is too expensive to run it part time. 

[Shopcat]

Jay Huh, How is it working out with the tow truck?