Yes, I'm one of those girls who is terrified of changing a flat tire... And it's not that I'm completely cluess- it's that I'm actually terrified. I had a bad experience once where I'd forgotten to put the emergency brake on- and the car fell off the jack and almost cut off my friends legs. Yeah- NOT COOL.
So, when I had a flat recently and called a firestone emergency number and they called up these guys, I was super pleased just to know I wouldn't have to do it myself.
It was a dark rainy night, I was way out in Chesterfield (I'm a city girl), and I'd just hit the hugest pothole of my life and blew out my tire. I can't say I was in the calmest of moods. But this guy named Barry from Suntrup Towing saved the day. He showed up 10 minutes earlier than projected and had the friendliest attitude. He let me sit in his truck and mess with his radio. He had a very calming and genuine personality. He mentioned the many other people broken down that night too- it made me feel like less of a schmuck. Instead I felt "one" with the community. Yes, EVERYONE breaks down. I'm ONE OF YOU. See? Calming.
The fee for the tire change was a little steep. But hey- I wasn't freaking out anymore. I'll pay your $85 nighttime rate, and thanks for the mental peace. read more