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24-hour waits for towing: AMA9 f- }6 E; b- d0 O; a/ w
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.7 y& k; V9 v4 c8 b+ \1 e
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"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.0 N* i5 D! `# Y% V1 l+ y4 g W
( F( K- G" V2 @6 q"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.", f6 [7 ^. o: K, Z4 j
( p6 F: i% ?0 O! m5 K3 zPlugging 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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