Common questions. Straight answers.
What drivers ask before they hire us - and after. Don't see your question? Call us at the number in the header.
How much does a tow cost in Memphis?
How much does a tow cost in Memphis?
Light-duty hook fees start at $95 plus disclosed mileage, quoted flat before we dispatch. Typical local tows under 10 miles total $95-$175. Heavy-duty hook fees start at $285. Motorcycle, RV, long-distance, and specialty (exotic, classic) are priced separately - always written and flat. You hear the number before the truck rolls.
Do you charge extra at night, weekends, or holidays?
No. Dispatch is 24/7 at the same rate. Same-price nights, same-price Sunday mornings, same-price Elvis Week weekend. No surge pricing.
What payment methods do you accept?
Credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Zelle, and cash. Payment is taken at the drop-off; the driver runs a card reader on the truck.
Do you work with insurance or motor clubs?
Yes. AAA, Allstate, Geico, USAA, State Farm, and most major motor clubs route calls through us. Call your insurance or motor club first if you have coverage - they typically dispatch directly and cover the tow.
How fast can you get to me?
How fast can you get to me?
Average arrival across the Memphis metro is 25-40 minutes for standard calls. Memphis Core and the inner neighborhoods usually run faster; DeSoto County and West Memphis can run 40-60 minutes depending on traffic and distance. We give a real ETA when you call, not a script.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole three-state Memphis metro - Memphis Core, North Memphis, East Memphis and Cordova, South Memphis and Whitehaven, the Airport and Southeast district, and the Shelby Suburbs, plus DeSoto County in Mississippi and West Memphis in Arkansas. Downtown event and Beale Street coordination handled directly. Long-distance work arranged across state lines.
Do you respond to freeways?
Yes. I-40, I-55, I-240, I-269, and Lamar Avenue (US-78) - we work every Memphis-area highway, bridge, and river crossing, including both the Hernando de Soto and Memphis & Arkansas bridges. For police-directed freeway tows we follow the standard rotation. For private calls on the shoulder, we dispatch directly.
What if I break down out near West Memphis or across the state line in DeSoto County?
We come to you. The I-40/I-55 interchange at West Memphis, AR and DeSoto County, MS communities like Southaven and Olive Branch all run longer, 40-60 minutes, but we carry the right gear. Pin-drop your location or give the nearest exit, cross street, or mile marker when you call.
Which tow truck does my car need?
Flatbed or wheel-lift - which does my car need?
AWD, 4WD, and all EVs must go flatbed - no exceptions. Wheel-lift works fine for standard FWD or RWD sedans and most trucks. Lowered, damaged, or luxury vehicles should go flatbed for safety. Tell us year/make/model when you call and we route the right truck.
Can you tow my Tesla or EV?
Yes. Every EV needs a flatbed - the drive motors stay engaged with the wheels. We move Teslas, Rivians, Mustang Mach-Es, Lucids, and Hummer EVs regularly. If the battery is completely dead and the transport mode will not engage, we have workarounds.
Do you tow motorcycles and RVs?
Yes. Motorcycles get low-deck flatbeds with soft straps. Class A, B, C motorhomes and fifth-wheels all handled with our heavy wreckers. We tell you on the phone what truck is coming.
Can you do long-distance tows out of Memphis?
Yes. Common routes from Memphis: Nashville, Little Rock, Jackson MS, St. Louis, Dallas. Flat-rate written quotes. Scheduled pickups preferred; same-day available for emergencies.
Do you offer roadside help besides towing?
Can you jump-start my car?
Yes. We carry high-capacity jump packs on every truck. If the battery is the only issue, you drive away after a 10-minute idle. If the alternator or battery is bad, we tell you honestly and can tow from the same call.
Will you change a flat tire for me?
Yes. We bring the tools and we swap the spare. On a freeway, we may recommend a short tow to a safe lot for the swap - freeway shoulder tire work is dangerous and often illegal without a lane closure.
Do you deliver fuel?
Yes. 2-gallon minimum, gas or diesel. Enough to get you to the nearest station. Fuel is charged at cost plus a small service fee.
Can you unlock my car?
Yes for most standard vehicles. Some newer models with transponder keys require a locksmith or dealer; we tell you on the phone whether we can help or you need a specialist.
Will my insurance cover the tow after an accident?
Will my insurance cover the tow after an accident?
Most comprehensive and collision policies cover post-accident towing. Call your insurer right after the tow and we provide a detailed invoice with scene location, reason, and destination - exactly what adjusters need.
Do you coordinate with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and local police?
Yes. We coordinate with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff's Department, and departments across the three-state metro on every type of accident scene. If law enforcement is on scene, we work directly with the officer on removal and destination.
Can you tow a vehicle to a specific body shop?
Yes. Your car goes where you want it. We deliver to any shop, dealer, or storage across the Memphis metro, and coordinate long-distance delivery to out-of-area destinations.
How does private property and HOA towing work?
Can my HOA or apartment get a private-property agreement?
Yes. Tennessee law (Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-16-112) requires a garagekeeper or towing firm to get express written authorization before towing from private property - from the property owner or an authorized agent, naming the vehicle, the reason for the tow, and the plate or VIN where available. We sign that agreement with apartment complexes, HOAs, and retail lots across the metro and handle the paperwork on our side. No cost to the property. DeSoto County, MS and West Memphis/Marion, AR properties fall under their own states' authorization rules instead of Tennessee's - we handle those the same way, just under different statutes.
What do I do if my car was towed from private property?
If a private tow company towed you, Tennessee law requires them to get written authorization from the property owner before the tow (Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-16-112). Call us with your license plate - if we have the car we tell you where it is, what the release fee is, and what paperwork you need. If Memphis Police, the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, or Housing and Community Development towed you, call the MPD Vehicle Storage Lot directly at (901) 636-8200 (open 24/7, 465 Klinke Avenue, Memphis) - that's the single point of contact for any city-directed tow. Bring proof of ownership, your plate or VIN, and a valid photo ID.
Need a tow? Call dispatch, not a call center.
Live 24/7 dispatch. Flat-rate quote before the truck rolls. Average arrival 30-45 minutes.