Can tow truck drivers open your car?

Tow truck drivers can break into a car to release the handbrake, provided they are not entering with illegal intent. Tow operators must take “all reasonable precautions” to prevent loss from or damage to any vehicle being towed. If your car is damaged or...

What do you do if you don’t have roadside assistance?

If you made it to the right-hand side of the road, get out through the passenger-side door. And if your engine’s smoking or you see flames, get out of the automobile immediately. Call for help: If you have a roadside assistance provider, give them a call. If you...

How much does towing service cost?

Average Towing Cost Per Mile Most tow companies charge between $50 to $125 for a five or ten-mile local tow, or a $75 hook-up fee and $2 to $4 per mile for long-distance towing. The average 40-mile tow will range from $125 to $250. Before you call a tow truck company,...