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The latest goings on in the world of automotive towing and roadside assistance at Master Towing Service, Inc.
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Another classic added to the gallery
Towed this really nice 1976 AMX Javelin this morning. Original owner.

the_tow_guy
Sep 191 min read
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Quality Business Award - 2025
Master Towing Service, Inc. of Port Charlotte, Florida, earns the prestigious Quality Business Award and is rated #1 for 2025 with a 95%...

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Sep 151 min read
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Stop killing your car at the gas pump!
I had an idea for a blog post yesterday while sitting in line at Sam's Club to gas up. The gentleman at the pump right in front of me...

the_tow_guy
Jun 271 min read
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Another shout out - Lee Iron Works
Had another ac issue this week on the wrecker that required the manufacture of a new hose. The fitting needed to have some...

the_tow_guy
Jun 201 min read
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Big Shout out to Fishin' Franks!
Big shout out to Fishin' Franks Bait & Tackle in Charlotte Harbor! They've provided the worm supply, at cost, for the annual Kiwanis...

the_tow_guy
Jun 131 min read
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The Dynamic 601 Self-loader at Work
Our self-loading wheel-lift truck really shines when it comes to getting a disabled vehicle quickly out of travel lanes! This was at...

the_tow_guy
May 151 min read
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Top Dollar for Your Junk Car!
Cash for your clunker! We don't heavily advertise junk car removal, but we do take them to the recycler for you; Trademark Metals on Hwy...

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May 132 min read
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Boca Grande Island Drivers Beware!
Folks visiting Boca Grande Island (or living there, for that matter!) need to take heed if they are off of the paved roads and onto the...

the_tow_guy
May 21 min read
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Big shout-out to American Auto Air
Blew my high-pressure ac hose on the wrecker the other and they manufactured and installed a replacement today. My go-to guys to keep me...

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Apr 101 min read
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We sometimes get some challenging calls...
This was a job we handled a couple of months ago in the Venice area. The landscaping company had been working behind a house in a large...

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Apr 91 min read
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For heavens sake, PRICE CHECK!
Stop throwing your $$$ away! Otherwise known at "How Do These Businesses Stay in Business Part II" I'm never ceased to be amazed at how...

the_tow_guy
Mar 201 min read
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More Bad Driver Videos
Hopefully none of you made what I call "The Dashcam Follies". I had to re-do version 2.0 because of audible copyrighted songs in the...

the_tow_guy
Mar 111 min read
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How do companies like this stay in business???
My apologies, but I have to fume a little today after a call I took earlier this week from a gentleman needing (he thought) a jump start....

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Mar 81 min read
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Grandparents, Don't Be Scammed
I had heard about this scam for years, but never was on the receiving end until yesterday. Took an incoming call from a tearful-sounding...

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Mar 51 min read
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Now a verified member at Chamber of Commerce.com
Find us on their website at https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-directory/florida/port-charlotte/towing-service/2016975412-master-...

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Mar 51 min read
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We have a new email!
You can now contact us at john@mastertowing.com .

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Feb 241 min read
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Slam the Scam
Don't get taken:

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Feb 201 min read
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Yes! We are back up and running!
It's been a looooong three weeks waiting on our replacement engine and then installing it, but we are back up and running. That's the...

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Feb 111 min read
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People can get themselves into the oddest places.....
Drivers can sometimes get themselves into some really sticky spots. This was a drainage culvert opening and, yes, we got them out and on...

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Jan 211 min read
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Sorry, we can't tow THAT!
Melbourne, Florida We can tow a lot of things, but draw the line at "airplanes".

the_tow_guy
Jan 71 min read
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