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24-hour waits for towing: AMA1 E: V: T! Q" \# P- [5 v- A2 a3 S
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.& @: t; t: f1 l' d
5 m- ]0 K$ ]# n" P"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.6 P& K5 c4 `/ q
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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.5 u( e- A m% y( M8 f' [8 l
& w+ y* ^- x+ @! g7 d% u# f( p"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."
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9 g5 _. h* ]) A s( K0 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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