Your car rolls to a stop on Northlake Boulevard. The hazards are blinking, traffic is squeezing past, and before you even find your phone, one question jumps the line: how much is this tow going to cost? It’s a fair question, and you should get a straight answer before any truck is on its way.
Short answer: there is no single price for a tow truck service. The cost depends on the vehicle, the distance, the truck it needs and where the car is stuck. We don’t publish prices because every tow is different, so call (561) 594-5862 for a free estimate based on your exact situation.
What changes the cost of a tow truck service?
Five things decide most towing quotes. Here they are, with what to tell the dispatcher for each one.
| What changes the cost | Why it matters | What to tell us |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle size and weight | A sedan rides on a light duty truck. An RV or box truck needs medium duty. A bus or semi needs heavy duty. | Year, make and model, or the type of truck or RV |
| Distance | A longer trip takes more time and more fuel. | Where the vehicle is now and where it needs to go |
| Type of truck | Flatbed, wrecker, wheel lift or boom truck. Luxury cars ride on a flatbed. | If it’s a luxury, lowered or all-wheel-drive car |
| Where it’s stuck | A car in soft sand, mud or a ditch may need a winch-out before it can be towed. | On the road, in a parking lot, or off the pavement? |
| Can it roll? | Wheels that won’t turn or steering that’s locked take more setup. | Does it start, steer and roll in neutral? Do you have the keys? |
Notice what’s missing from that list: guesswork. Once we know these five things, the estimate gets a lot closer to the final bill.
Do you need a tow at all, or can roadside assistance fix it?
Sometimes the car doesn’t need to leave the spot. Our roadside assistance covers the usual suspects:
- Dead battery: a jump start for light, medium and heavy duty batteries.
- Flat tire: a tire change puts your spare on. No usable spare? We tow you to a tire shop. We don’t repair, plug or inflate tires.
- Out of gas: fuel delivery of regular, premium or diesel, enough to reach a gas station. Extra fuel on request costs extra.
- Keys locked inside: a car lockout service opens the door or trunk after a quick ID check. We don’t make keys.
That spare tire has been riding in your trunk rent-free for years. Today it finally earns its keep. Telling us the real problem up front means we send the right help the first time.
What should you do while you wait for the tow truck?
Your safety comes before any quote. Follow these steps in order.
- If anyone is hurt, or the car is stopped in a travel lane, call 911 first.
- Turn on your hazard lights and move as far off the road as you safely can.
- On I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike, stay buckled in unless you can get out on the side away from traffic and wait behind a guardrail.
- Never stand between your car and moving traffic, and never stand behind the car.
- Keep your phone charged and note your exact location: road, direction and the nearest exit or cross street.
Does Palm Beach County set towing prices?
For one kind of tow, yes. Palm Beach County sets maximum rates for non-consent tows. Those are tows done without the owner’s permission, like a car towed from a private parking lot. You can read the rules on the Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs non-consent towing page.
When you call a tow company yourself because your car broke down, that’s a consent tow, and the county’s non-consent maximum rates don’t cover it. That’s why it pays to ask for the price before you book. With us, the estimate is free.
How do you get an accurate towing quote?
Have this ready when you call. It takes about a minute and saves a lot of back and forth.
- Year, make and model of the vehicle
- Your exact location: road, direction and the nearest exit or cross street
- Where it needs to go: home, your mechanic or a dealer
- What happened: won’t start, flat tire, out of gas, stuck or a crash
- Whether it rolls, steers and shifts into neutral, and whether you have the keys
We’ll match the right truck to the job and give you a free estimate on the call. Our dispatchers love details almost as much as tow drivers love reflective vests.
Tow truck service in Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach County
We’re based in Palm Beach Gardens and tow 24/7 across North Palm Beach County, from PGA Boulevard and Military Trail to US-1 and I-95. We also cover Jupiter, North Palm Beach, Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach, with well-maintained trucks for cars, RVs, box trucks, buses and semis.
How much is a tow truck service in Palm Beach Gardens?
It depends on the vehicle, the distance, the truck needed and where the car is stuck. We don’t publish prices because every tow is different. Call (561) 594-5862 for a free estimate.
Can I get a quote before the truck is sent?
Yes. Call (561) 594-5862, tell us the vehicle, where it is and where it needs to go, and we’ll give you a free estimate first.
Does Palm Beach County regulate towing prices?
The county sets maximum rates for non-consent tows, such as a car towed from private property. Tows you request yourself are not covered by those maximum rates, so always ask for the price first.
Do you tow luxury cars?
Yes. Luxury cars ride on a flatbed, so all four wheels stay off the road for the whole trip.
Can you tow RVs, box trucks and semis?
Yes. We handle medium duty towing for RVs, camper vans and box trucks, and heavy duty towing for buses, construction equipment and semis.