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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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Special hours!
We will be open this weekend, October 12-13 to serve our customers affected by Hurricane Milton. NO additional charges will apply.

the_tow_guy
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Firebird
Another classic on the "hook", 1987 Firebird.

the_tow_guy
Aug 14, 20241 min read
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the_tow_guy
Aug 8, 20240 min read
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A+ Rating by BBB!
Although we are do not participate in their accreditation program, we are currently rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau....

the_tow_guy
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Best of North Port!
Of course, we think we're the best ANYWHERE; still, nice to be a Finalist for the honor here in North Port.

the_tow_guy
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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Adding another classic/vintage vehicle to my photo gallery
This is a 1976 Checker Cab with an upgraded drive train. Near as I can remember, first (and probably last) Checker I've ever towed.

the_tow_guy
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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No Teslas Here
Sorry, but no, we cannot tow your Tesla; they require either flatbed transport or wheel-lift with dollies. Many flatbed operators won't...

the_tow_guy
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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Supporting a GREAT Organization
Okay, full disclosure, my wife is in the Club.

the_tow_guy
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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Yep, we can tow your Mercedes
Provided it is NOT All-wheel Drive [Identified as "4matic", the Mercedes term for their all-wheel drive models]

the_tow_guy
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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Happy New Year!
Well, another year has come and gone and we are approaching our 37th anniversary being in business on July 1st. Last year was a pretty...

the_tow_guy
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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My Latest Classic Catch
Nice 50's era GMC panel truck towed from Port Charlotte to East Englewood.

the_tow_guy
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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Supporting Kiwanis Club of North Port.....
Great organization and it's all about the KIDS! Transported their trailer to McKibben Park for the annual Kids Fishing Tournament. Also,...

the_tow_guy
Aug 5, 20231 min read
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Another Classic for the Gallery - Edsel
Had this one on the wheel lift the other day; 1959 (I think) Ford Edsel Ranger. Only had to pick it up from repair shop parking lot and...

the_tow_guy
Jun 22, 20231 min read
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Broken/Separated ball-joint? Yes, we can handle that!
We run across one of these several times a year. Ford products seem to be the most vulnerable, very often Crown Vic's and Grand...

the_tow_guy
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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Chance to showcase capabilities of the Dynamic 601
I don't often have the occasion to call on the capability of my Dynamic 601 self-loader to be able to pick up at a 90 degree angle (not a...

the_tow_guy
Apr 2, 20231 min read
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My First Exotic for the Year
Towed my first exotic of the year today. Really nice looking Shelby Cobra replica. AAA refused to load it on their rollback because...

the_tow_guy
Mar 10, 20231 min read
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Gouging people for towing is just wrong!
Pardon me while I vent a little. I am just flabbergasted at the outright price gouging being practiced by some of the towing companies...

the_tow_guy
Mar 2, 20231 min read
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Do NOT drive your vehicle into your back yard!
Seriously. Do NOT drive your vehicles into places a tow truck can't fit! We have a fairly small, maneuverable wrecker and we can handle...

the_tow_guy
Jan 16, 20231 min read
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Post Ian cleanup
We're alive and in one piece, but will be closed at least through this coming week while we are surrounded by waters in North Port. ...

the_tow_guy
Oct 1, 20221 min read
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Latest Classic Hookup
My latest classic vehicle tow, nice 60's VW Bus.

the_tow_guy
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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