- December 3, 2015
- Auto Stories, News, Towing
- Posted by momtot
- Comments Off on Maine’s Move Over Law – A Personal Perspective
(originally published on waldo.villagesoup.com Feb 23, 2011)
There have been several stories across the Maine press recently about Maine’s “Move Over” law, so I thought I would add a personal perspective from someone who can “walk the talk” so to speak. The law was originally created to protect police and other emergency and roadside personnel from inattentive drivers. It is only in the last few years that this law (Title 29-A §2054) was expanded to cover tow truck drivers, and for good reason.
Tow truck operators are some of those people who are willing to go out in any kind of weather, any time of day or night, to help YOU when you need it. When you get a flat tire, run out of gas, lock yourself out of your car, slide into a ditch, get stuck on flat ground on ice or worse, if you crash your car, THEY are out there making sure [...]
- December 1, 2015
- FAQs, Used Cars
- Posted by momtot
- Comments Off on Do I Need A Title?
That depends.
If your vehicle is older than 1995, NO. If it’s 1995 or newer, YES.
What does a Maine title look like? (see below)
DO NOT TRY TO SELL US A CAR WITHOUT APPROPRIATE TITLE! You need to be the titled owner of the vehicle to sell it – this is Maine law.
- December 1, 2015
- Auto Repair, New Tires, News, State Inspection
- Posted by momtot
- Comments Off on Auto Repair That’s Kind to Your Wallet! Don’t Wait Any Longer – TOTMAN’S Will Help You Get the Most for Your Money!
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENTS FOR 2 & 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS!
We all know that, in these tough times, you need to be able to keep as much of your money in your pocket as you can. That’s why Totman’s strives to keep our prices low and provide you with quality service in less time.
In fact, you won’t wait days or weeks for an appointment with us. Just give Totman’s a call, and we promise we’ll evaluate your car WITHIN 24 HOURS*!
So if you’ve been putting off some much needed car repairs or improvements, now’s your chance to get the most for your money at Totman’s!
Whether you’re looking for new tires or service and repair for your vehicle, we’re here to help. And we have FREE WI-FI! So if you choose to wait for your repair, feel free to bring your laptop or tablet and you don’t have to miss a thing!
Our auto repair facility in Belmont is [...]
- November 3, 2015
- Auto Stories, Towing
- Posted by momtot
- Comments Off on Over The Hill and Through The Woods …
(NOTE: all pictures and content Copyright 1994 – 2024 Totman Enterprises. Absolutely no copying or use without express WRITTEN consent of Totman Enterprises.)
This guy was driving down the road, coming around a sharp bend on a “foggy” night (he thinks it was foggy anyway) at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a 90-degree corner completely and went straight. Went straight over the guy’s lawn (airborne as he came off the road), accelerated as he landed, tore up the guy’s lawn, took out an 8″ apple tree, sent the tree flying over 100 feet, then jumped the septic system, went through the woods between two trees just barely wide enough to fit the vehicle, crushing in both sides of the vehicle, causing the car to start to spin as he flew over a 4-foot wall, while taking out several good-sized trees as he continued through the woods and landed about 20 feet [...]
- October 9, 2015
- Auto Repair, News
- Posted by momtot
- Comments Off on Ready for Winter?
Winter? REALLY? Yep, it’s coming! Despite all the warmth this fall, my ride with Brian on the motorcycle last night finally convinced me that it may have been the last ride of the year. It was COLD! Bummer, BUT winter in Maine is beautiful, and it’s why most of us live here is to enjoy the four seasons. Part of that enjoyment is being PREPARED.
Is your vehicle ready? Have you checked your tires, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid that won’t freeze, and overall condition of your brakes and suspension for winter? Give us a call and we’ll go over it for you to make sure it’s safe to drive and get you through.
This winter is projected to be as challenging as last year – don’t wait til you’re calling us to winch you out or tow you. We don’t mind going out to get ya, but prefer making sure you’re safe so [...]
- December 3, 2013
- Annual Fundraiser, Community, Firefighters, Holiday Event, More Categories...
- Posted by momtot
- Comments Off on 2013 FUNDRAISER – BELMONT FIRE DEPT. GIFT BASKETS!!
As many of you know, each year we choose a fundraising project around the holidays. This year we again choose to support our local fire department to help support and ensure the safety of those who are always there when WE ALL are in need in the community, whether it’s due to a fire, an accident, health incident or other cause – they show up.
The Belmont Fire Department needs to update some of their gear. This year we have put together three FABULOUS baskets to choose from. You can choose to put all of your tickets in for one basket or spread them around to try to win more than one – your choice! Tickets are available through the Belmont Fire Department or at Totman’s, 369 Augusta Road in Belmont. $1/ticket, $5 for 6 or $20 for30 – that’s 10 free chances!! Support your [...]
- November 11, 2012
- Towing
- Posted by momtot
- Comments Off on Our Towing Fleet
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We will be there when you need us.
Serving Waldo and Knox Counties 23-1/2 Hours A Day, 365 days a year. We offer emergency towing all over Waldo and Knox Counties in Maine.
NEED AN EMERGENCY WRECKER / TOW? Call 342-4346 or 1-877-TOTMANS (1-877-868-6267)
**WRECKMASTER CERTIFIED** – All of our drivers are Wreckmaster trained and certified in emergency towing and recovery techniques. Safety is crucial in our line of work – both for our customers and our drivers, so we spare no expense to ensure they have the best training possible.
Our Fleet:
Includes:
- Heavy Wrecker (semis, school buses, oil trucks, box trucks, septic trucks, campers over 30′, you name it.)
- Medium Duty Wrecker (semi cabs, empty oil trucks, box trucks, campers under 30′.)
- Light-Medium Duty 4 x 4 Wrecker (everything else!)
- Medium Duty Flatbed [...]
- November 13, 2011
- Towing
- Posted by momtot
- Comments Off on Towing With Ol’ Blue
Had a need to take her out for a little spin Friday. Truck broke a fuel line on it’s way to Jersey. Hope to get it back on the road quickly for them so they can get it to it’s new home and on the road making money for them!
Totman’s Towing is now the only full-service towing company in Waldo County, Maine. We are available 23-1/2 Hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Give us a call at 207-342-4346 or 1-877-TOTMANS (868-6267).
- June 27, 2011
- Community, News, Scholarships
- Posted by momtot
- Comments Off on 2011 Scholarship Recipients Announced!
Each year Totman’s awards scholarships to Waldo County Technical Center students graduating and continuing their education in the Auto Tech, Auto Body or Law Enforcement career areas.
Every parent who is trying to educate their child in this economic climate knows that every dollar counts and we want to help.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Scholarship ($250) was awarded to Lewis Dyer, IVwho will pursue his criminal justice degree at University of Maine at Fort Kent:
Lewis Dyer, IV
Automotive Technology Scholarship ($250) was awarded to Bryan A. Young who will pursue his automotive technology degree at Washington County Community College in Calais:
Bryan A. Young
Automotive Technology Scholarship ($250) was awarded to Brock C. Wakefield for the 2nd year in a row. Brock was an Automotive Technology Scholarship recipient last year and has completed his [...]
- June 27, 2011
- News, Towing
- Posted by momtot
- Comments Off on Totman’s AGAIN Featured in Towing & Recovery Footnotes!
Totman’s was AGAIN featured in an article in the industry publication “Towing & Recovery Footnotes” in the April 2011 edition! This time we made the front page! Click HERE to read the story. (front page, bottom center)
One of our towing stories from our website was published (with permission), reflecting only one of many silly and funny situations we deal with in our daily work.
Fortunately, no one was injured in this situation, but it definitely was a lesson to the owner that there was NOWHERE that his dog could not get out of when he gets anxious!
Call us with all of your towing and auto repair needs at (207)342-AUTO (2886).
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Previously published March 1, 2011
Totman’s was featured in an article in the industry publication “Towing & Recovery Footnotes” in the January 2011 edition!
An article written by Allan T. Duffin discusses how innovations in towing equipment and technology help us [...]