Does towing shorten the life of a vehicle? Not always, but towing over capacity can contribute to increased wear and tear and the chance of damage. Problems caused by towing beyond your vehicle's max towing capacity can include but aren't limited to: Engine or transmission damage.

What do I do if my car was towed by a City of Phoenix contract tow company? Contact the tow company to determine which lot they have stored your vehicle. Request the total bill amount from the tow company. Determine if your car has a mandatory impoundment period.

The '85% rule' The '85% rule' is often cited when discussing towing weight. If you are inexperienced with towing trailers, many experts suggest that your trailer's fully laden weight should be no more than 85% of your towing vehicle's kerb weight.