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24-hour waits for towing: AMA6 h. S6 n( \7 w- i
Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009 | 2:30 PM MT Comments5Recommend5& \8 e7 \; q7 d
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0 |% ^- `/ q5 i$ q0 fThe Alberta Motor Association is warning motorists they face a long wait if they breakdown in the frigid winter weather that has gripped the province.- n5 b9 d4 z: e' o W% X) e$ {: V
8 d: R9 I1 _3 G+ B) t"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.* X& a( X. ` Y$ H% X
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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; R3 \2 O. w
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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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