Thank you for taking the time to help others. We appreciate it!

I just watched all your videos. thanks for the info. now I feel more confident to start my business, thank you very much

I really appreciate all the info ,I’m new in business and all your videos are very helpful.

Great video brother ! very good information. I'm planning on starting my own business soon.

Thank you buddy. Your videos are simple and self explaining. Very helpful

Hey thank you. I’ve been in 3.5 years. You’re on point

real talk thank you!

And thank you for the info it's bin very helpful in my new start ...

Appreciate the info.

Thanks bro!

Great information please keep the videos coming, I just started my towing and roadside service here in Birmingham,AL 2 months ago I needed this info thanks !

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

Any questions? It might help for content on future videos

@cartermilano6026

Жыл бұрын

Are you in the city of Birmingham or the surrounding area? I'm looking to work as a tow truck driver and I'm in clay county

@pgreen9022

Жыл бұрын

@@cartermilano6026 in the city of Birmingham

@pgreen9022

Жыл бұрын

@@Guardianautoservices I always have a question the first one come to mind is training. In regards to hook points and the cars with the electronic shifters, I ran across some I couldn't figure out how to get in neutral. So how are staying updated on these vehicles

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

@@pgreen9022 there is apps like shiftlock and towstandard that offer pics and tutorials but honestly youtube is great for finding out others. Typically, good ol fashion skates is my go to or even dish soap / WD40 to slide the locked axle at low speed.

other great video What about working for coport salvage cars

Can you make one on cars who get towed on the left side of the freeway? Best way to handle these tows and who contacts CHP driver or customer. TY.

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

I haven't dealt with CHP as i am in Georgia but typically interstate calls i use as much attention grabbing PPE gear as i can. Lights, cones, and high visibility gear. Take your time and watch your back. I always work on the opposite side of traffic and walk backwards toward the truck. I only secure the vehicle enough to move to a safer location to finish my tie downs.

What about the insurance and things like that what exactly do I need to take off

Thanks again for the info. Helps very much. Im trying to get financing for a truck and it seems like as a startup the deck is stacked against me. Any advice u have? Thnx

@Guardianautoservices

2 жыл бұрын

Did you watch my rollback vs wrecker video? I go over a couple of options and companies in that video.

@samalija5726

2 жыл бұрын

@@Guardianautoservices i did not. I will look into it now. Thnx

Hey cj love your videos question is copart good for beginners I did research I understand they don't pay good but for starters tia

@Guardianautoservices

11 ай бұрын

I would look at IAA or some of the better motorclubs to use to get started. But depending on what kind of capital you have. A good google adwords campain will do the best to get you started.

@ronnierodriguez6403

11 ай бұрын

@Guardianautoservices thanks for your response appreciate it maybe in the future you might make a video on how copart works already bought a 1998 444e rollback and trying to get her first thru copart

Do you have a waiver that you have customers sign that have rust parts or even a form for damage claims

@Guardianautoservices

8 ай бұрын

Yes general damage waiver. Just covers you in certain situations. Good to have. I have a video on the subject.

Can't get a call. Nothing. Seen call come thru that were already assigned. The cheap calls mainly come thru after customer has waited ALL day. What can I do to actually get calls? Already have insurance and 3 motorclubs.

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

It sounds like you're fairly new in business ( less than 5 yea, s id guess) when starting with motorclubs, you always start toward the bottom of the list. They send the calls to their priority contractors first. The best way is to focus on your retail marketing, in my opinion.

Have a auto repair shop.Bought a rollback. How do you price tows?hookup?mileage unloaded,loaded?what are average fees these days. I want to be in the right range as competition. Thanks for the information,very helpful

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

Typically it's a hook fee then mileage. You can offer flat rate in a given area also. Everyone prices differently. Most light duty is 75-100 to hook and 4-5 a mile now. But you can always call around in your area and see what others charge. But figure out what makes you money. Your bills are different than anyone elses.

@mattnugent5764

Жыл бұрын

@@Guardianautoservices ok thank you. I’m in northeast pa and everything is about a 30-45 min drive away. So for example If I had a call that was 30 miles away and only say a 5 mile tow loaded, how do I cover the expense of a unloaded 60 mile trip to and back from the call compared to a local tow that is 5 miles from me and 5 miles loaded?

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

@@mattnugent5764 i think i am going to do a video on this.. lots to go over

@mattnugent5764

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the advice. Will look for it!!

Do you need a CPCN to start towing for motor clubs/ insurance companies? And if so how long it takes to get it?

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

CPCN?

@belsinyounan

Жыл бұрын

@@Guardianautoservices I live in Nevada, they said I need one to operate here…

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

@@belsinyounan each state does have their own regulations and requirements. If the CPCN is a state requirement then you will have to have it for the major companies.

Hey how are you. I see a gas 2017 f550 I'm thinking about purchasing. How are the v10 in towing power and gas mileage

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

They are great for day to day local and smaller stuff. I would not get one for heavier light duty or light medium duty type work

@teamwork84

Жыл бұрын

👍

Hi there 😊 just wanted to ask what your shop rate should be

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

Watch my other video, im in a black shirt. One size doesn't fit all. You need to figure out your costs and profit margin your shooting for.

How about light roadside assistance, tire change, fuel, lockouts?? Are the motor clubs good for that?

@Guardianautoservices

10 ай бұрын

Not really. The cheapest provider always gets the work. But, you can network with them and be a "non contracted" service provider. Typically, you can get closer to retail rates. I also did alot of out of area calls in which i could charge mileage. Worked for me back then when i was small.

@Radyradrad

10 ай бұрын

@@Guardianautoservices I thought maybe I can do all those type of jobs very quickly and make like 500 or 600 daily

@Guardianautoservices

10 ай бұрын

@Snakes885 no way to do light roadside and make that kind of money working for motorclubs. Their contracted rates are 18-32 dollars a call. You could realistically do 12-14 local calls a day working a full day.

@Radyradrad

10 ай бұрын

@@Guardianautoservices I was looking for commercial liability insurance, how can I get this insurance doing light roadside assistance ? Motorclubs like jeros is asking for commercial general liability, am I supposed to be paying lots of money having this insurance driving a Prius

@Guardianautoservices

10 ай бұрын

@Snakes885 different companys offer the insurance. Best is to find an insurance agent in your area that offers business related insurance

Do you take your truck to a shop for repairs or do you fix them yourself

@Guardianautoservices

8 ай бұрын

I fix as much myself as i can.

Would you be willing to answer some questions brother?

What the best tow truck can I start?

@Guardianautoservices

11 ай бұрын

Watch my other video. Rollback vs wrecker

Hey do motorclubs keep you busy with tows

How do you sign up for a motor club?

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

Ive gone over that information in my other videos

I wonder how much is the average of motor club offering.

@Guardianautoservices

Ай бұрын

Varies depending on area and the amount of providers

Im 21 and thinking about getting starting around January 2023 with my own tow trucking business down here in Dallas tx , do you have any info on how much money i should have saved up before even trying to get a tow truck so i won’t drown my self in depth and also when you use motorclubs as soon as you join them , is there good money to be made ?

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

Have you worked in the industry already? Motorclubs is a process and typically takes 3 to 4 months to get to the point of receiving calls once you start. But my other videos do go more in depth

Can you please name the company's

@xmo552

Жыл бұрын

He did

My car got towed last year, and I got charged about $275. That's why we want to get into this business. But you said the motor club one call is $20-30?? I mean it's cheaper than an Uber. How does that make sense and how can it support the business. The insurance is about $3500 a month.

@Guardianautoservices

Ай бұрын

Motorclubs are the Achilles heel of the business. They are needed but as a provider they cannot be your entire business model.

@Guardianautoservices

Ай бұрын

But... I will also say do not get into this business for money or have the thought you can make xxxxxxx amount of money. You will fail or be miserable, maybe both. This is a business that you have to fully enjoy or you won't make it.

Agero VS AAA I heard both suck. So it must be preference. 😂

@Guardianautoservices

Жыл бұрын

Definitely! Depends on the area and how many competitors they are. Both are cutthroat going with the cheapest provider.

honk is horrid around me

Is cross country still around and usac and allstate allstate was the worse club ever

@Guardianautoservices

6 ай бұрын

They are still around but under different names now, most were bought out.

worst around here by far

Hey good video! What's your contact info?