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24-hour waits for towing: AMA* p O0 ~+ i" D" d r- L4 N
Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009 | 2:30 PM MT Comments5Recommend5
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The Alberta Motor Association is warning motorists they face a long wait if they breakdown in the frigid winter weather that has gripped the province.0 j6 |2 m1 d* ^! c* J! k7 q F
9 l+ x1 c6 Z: P6 I' ^! O& ^( {6 W"They realize that we got a record yesterday of the coldest city in North America, so that type of dubious honour comes with some other things," said AMA spokesperson Kent Dixon.
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Wait times for a tow can be up to 24 hours, while the wait for a boost can be up to 20 hours, he said.
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2 u) _% E7 R+ r9 ^7 w# t' ]"We are responding to member calls 24 hours a day. Our folks are out there. We've got 400 trucks across the province dealing with member calls, so we're getting to them as quickly as we possibly can."6 a4 L. N3 q& ]& e! s7 C5 H& n
! @& B4 {" o3 g" u( GPlugging in your vehicle is a must in these temperatures, Dixon said, adding that it's vital to dress warmly enough to be safe if your vehicle breaks down. |
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