Minibuses and SUVs are vehicles that have their own requirements when repatriating. This is due to their large size, which complicates the transportation process.

When calling roadside assistance for a van towing, you should share with the manager the type of damage, the dimensions of the vehicle. This is an important condition for choosing a special equipment with appropriate parameters. The choice of special equipment also depends on whether it is necessary to remove the van from hard-to-reach places or the accident occurred on the road in heavy traffic.

When should you call a rep?

Roadside assistance services are sought in the following cases:

  • An accident causing severe damage to the vehicle, making it impossible to drive.
  • Technical malfunctions in the form of worn parts.
  • Falling into a ditch with the inability to pull the van onto the road on its own.
  • The driver cannot drive the van alone due to injuries, loss of consciousness, alcohol intoxication, and other conditions.

All of these situations are a reason to contact roadside assistance in Sofia. The repatriation technique is selected individually: it is important during the conversation to correctly and accurately describe the type of damage, indicate where the car is located, how serious the damage is, what condition the driver is in and whether he can drive the vehicle.

These vehicles have a large weight and dimensions and most importantly – four-wheel drive, which imposes certain restrictions on transportation. If done incorrectly, there is a risk of causing additional damage to the vehicle, which will lead to unnecessary repair costs.

When transporting a jeep and other large vehicles, you should not use the services of passing transport and towing with a tow truck. It will be problematic to drive a damaged van in such a situation due to its large weight.

Before using the services of repatriation for a minibus, it is worth considering the features of their application:

  1. Special equipment must have a large load capacity and a platform of appropriate length.
  2. Lifting mechanisms must be of high power.
  3. The tow truck should have an extended set of fasteners so that the bus is fixed as firmly as possible. Since the center of gravity in a typical van is higher than in passenger cars, there is a risk of tipping over during transportation. An important role is played by the fixation of vehicles on the platform.
  4. Most SUVs and vans are large, so a conventional tow truck is not suitable for transporting them.
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Repatriation opportunities

When a van or SUV breaks down, it is important to correctly specify its parameters, as the loading and unloading method, the type of platform, and the towing capacity of the tow truck depend on them. There are several ways to transport:

Full platform loading. The full loading option is used when the car has received serious damage. We are talking about problems with the body, chassis, wheel locking. Loading is carried out with special straps or a manipulator. Locking the wheels requires the use of a winch or special “rolling” carts.

Partial loading of the platform. The method is used if the van can partially move with the rear wheels. Partial transportation is justified in the absence of serious damage. The car is loaded onto the platform itself or towed with cables. To prevent displacement during transportation, the front or rear axle is firmly fixed, depending on which wheels are damaged.

If the van falls into a ditch

In a traffic accident, a van can fall into a ditch. It is almost impossible to pull a car out of hard-to-reach places on your own, so you will have to order a tow truck for an SUV or any four-wheel drive car. The special equipment called to the scene of the accident must have a crossbar with a special grip and powerful hydraulic equipment. Its function is to carefully pull the car out without damaging the wheels or its upholstery.

The van or SUV is placed on the platform strictly horizontally, then fixed with blocks or the fastening system of the tow truck itself.

No driver is immune from unpleasant and sometimes dangerous situations on the road. Roadside assistance on Naydenovi Auto company You can call for a tow truck at any time of the day, wherever you are. We work with SUVs, crossovers, pickups, minivans, and we guarantee minimal risk of damage during their transportation to the service center. The company offers:

  • Special equipment with the necessary parameters for all-wheel drive cars.
  • Fixed rates for services that are specified in the contract.

When calling a tow truck, we recommend that you specify the presence of the load, the dimensions of the vehicle, as well as the type of damage. This will help us choose the right equipment. As additional services, we offer technical assistance on the road and removing a car from hard-to-reach places (ditches, snowdrifts, mud).

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