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24-hour waits for towing: AMA
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4 D! {# T/ M' q3 V2 wThe 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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; X l% @! R* o! V3 \- i"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.1 }# g, t% }; |7 ]
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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."4 w9 p0 q- Q' r5 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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