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24-hour waits for towing: AMA4 K" K. a, ?6 z- u
Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009 | 2:30 PM MT Comments5Recommend5
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4 e( b& V, y/ A; sThe Alberta Motor Association is warning motorists they face a long wait if they breakdown in the frigid winter weather that has gripped the province.
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# E0 Y% Q% {" Z"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.5 A+ a" {* ~' h
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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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"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.", F' C2 V+ c8 p: d8 U i4 }) C" s5 i
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Plugging 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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