Your car may still run even with little visible damage, but this does not mean you should drive it. Broken headlights, blinkers, and other safety lights mean your car is not very visible and should stay put. A cracked or broken windshield or missing mirrors are a danger to your ability to safely see.

You also should not drive when other safety features on your car are compromised, such as a dangling bumper or missing windshield wipers.

If your car is safe to drive, then you probably won't need a tow truck. However, let this accident be a lesson to double check that you have a few names and phone numbers of reputable towing companies on hand for future reference.

You already keep your driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of auto insurance handy in your glove compartment. Make it a practice to keep the name and phone number of a reputable towing company handy as well. Take the time to read reviews, if any, to help you in your choice.

Otherwise, it's best to have the driver tow your car to your shop of choice. Even if the car appears totaled, still insist on a mechanic or body shop over salvage yard. This way, the insurance adjustor can make the decision to move it to salvage if the car is indeed totaled. Restorative work or repairs can begin sooner when the car is already at the shop.

Next, remove everything personal and of value you can't afford to lose in case of theft. You don't know how long the car may sit at the shop, or the vehicle locks may not work properly. Empty the glove box entirely, and check the trunk as well as other storage spaces.

Hix Wrecker Service, Inc., is a reputable towing company that strives to meet all your towing expectations and will tow your crashed car anywhere you desire. Call us and ask us why you need our name and phone number in your glove box for future tows.