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24-hour waits for towing: AMA
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% c0 r) D9 T+ g3 t2 `$ h$ ~/ 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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"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.: a* B; z0 M) C4 l5 I
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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. _+ ~) O- w& M$ ^( u- Z+ g
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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."
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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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