Tow truck drivers don't have to show you their operator's licence (although they must show police if asked) but most legitimate operators will do so.

Check Prices

You should compare prices before choosing a tow truck.

Read the Authority before Signing it

To take the car, tow truck drivers must have an authority signed by the owner or driver of the vehicle (or the police), but read it first to make sure you know what you are signing. Take details of where the vehicle is being towed. Do not fill in or sign any other forms that a tow truck driver offers you.

You Choose Who Will Tow Your Car

Do not be pressured by tow truck drivers. You are under no obligation to choose the first or any other operator who arrives on the scene. You decide who takes your car and where it is taken.