{"id":3378,"date":"2026-07-28T10:45:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.towlos.com\/?p=3378"},"modified":"2026-07-29T13:34:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T19:34:28","slug":"when-accidents-happen-how-protect-helped-a-towlos-host-and-guest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/when-accidents-happen-how-protect-helped-a-towlos-host-and-guest\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect+ in Action: A Real towlos Rental Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We wanted to highlight a recent towlos rental situation that was not ideal, but showed <a href=\"https:\/\/towlos.com\/insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Protect+<\/a> being used exactly the way it was intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the truth is, accidents can happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently, a towlos guest rented <a href=\"https:\/\/towlos.com\/listing\/enclosed-trailer\/united-states\/kennett-square-pa\/105185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charlie\u2019s enclosed trailer<\/a> to transport a vintage Buick to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. The car was 18 feet long and 78 inches tall, so the guest needed a large trailer that could safely fit the vehicle. Charlie\u2019s trailer was the right fit for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" data-id=\"3397\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.towlos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.05-AM-1-1024x740.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3397 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.05-AM-1-1024x740.png 1024w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.05-AM-1-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.05-AM-1-768x555.png 768w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.05-AM-1-100x72.png 100w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.05-AM-1-1536x1110.png 1536w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.05-AM-1-1200x867.png 1200w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.05-AM-1.png 1852w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/740;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" data-id=\"3400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.towlos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.16-AM-1-1024x740.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3400 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.16-AM-1-1024x740.png 1024w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.16-AM-1-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.16-AM-1-768x555.png 768w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.16-AM-1-100x72.png 100w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.16-AM-1-1536x1110.png 1536w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.16-AM-1-1200x867.png 1200w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.08.16-AM-1.png 1852w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/860;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the guest, the Buick was a huge hit at the event. The trailer also came in handy throughout the weekend, including during rainy weather when it was used as a makeshift garage to keep the car protected.  The guest shared, <strong>\u201cThe trailer was plenty tall for the 78-inch Buick and towed rock-steady the whole way.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But on the road, the rental hit an unexpected issue.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While fully loaded, the guest hit a chunk of semi-truck tire tread on the highway. With a large setup including the truck, trailer, and Buick, the guest explained that the rig could not change lanes quickly enough to avoid it. The impact damaged the front of the trailer and broke one of the welds supporting the trailer\u2019s strength and structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.towlos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.07.57-AM-1024x573.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3383 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/573;aspect-ratio:1.7871152184030317;width:641px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.07.57-AM-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.07.57-AM-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.07.57-AM-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.07.57-AM-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.07.57-AM-1536x859.png 1536w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.07.57-AM-1200x671.png 1200w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.07.57-AM.png 1852w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The damage was not ideal for anyone, but this is exactly where Protect+ came in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charlie submitted the damage information, noting that the trailer\u2019s support brace had broken off and would need to be repaired. He explained, <strong>\u201cOne of the welds that supports the trailer\u2019s strength and infrastructure broke and will have to be fixed.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The repair estimate came in above the $500 security deposit, and a Protect+ claim was submitted for the remaining damage amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"3388\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.towlos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.33-AM-1-1024x750.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3388 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.33-AM-1-1024x750.png 1024w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.33-AM-1-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.33-AM-1-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.33-AM-1-100x73.png 100w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.33-AM-1-1536x1126.png 1536w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.33-AM-1-1200x879.png 1200w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.33-AM-1.png 1692w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/750;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"3390\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.towlos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.38-AM-1024x750.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3390 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.38-AM-1024x750.png 1024w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.38-AM-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.38-AM-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.38-AM-100x73.png 100w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.38-AM-1536x1126.png 1536w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.38-AM-1200x879.png 1200w, https:\/\/towlosblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.12.38-AM.png 1692w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/750;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guest took accountability for the damage and shared that the tire tread was unavoidable. He also said he was glad to have Protect+ and the peace of mind that came with it. Most importantly, he wanted to make sure Charlie was fully taken care of and not left short on the repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guest shared, <strong>\u201cI\u2019m glad I had Protect+ for exactly this kind of thing.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, the $500 deductible was deducted from the security deposit, and Protect+ helped cover the balance of the eligible repair. The claim was resolved on July 23, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This rental is a real example of why <a href=\"https:\/\/towlos.com\/insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Protect+<\/a> matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the host, Protect+ helped provide support when the repair amount exceeded the security deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the guest, <a href=\"https:\/\/towlos.com\/insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Protect+<\/a> created a clear process for handling the damage. It gave him peace of mind during an unexpected situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most towlos rentals go smoothly. This one was still a successful rental, a successful haul, and a great experience overall, but it also came with unexpected road damage. Protect+ helped both sides work through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accidents happen. Protect+ lets you rent with confidence, and list with peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/towlos.com\/insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More about Protect+<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We wanted to highlight a recent towlos rental situation that was not ideal, but showed Protect+ being used exactly the way it was intended. Because the truth is, accidents can happen. Recently, a towlos guest rented Charlie\u2019s enclosed trailer to transport a vintage Buick to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. 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