FAQ

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.

Quick Tow New Orleans dispatcher on the phone with a customer beside a parked flatbed rollback at dusk

How much does a tow cost in New Orleans?

How much does a tow cost in New Orleans?

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 Mardi Gras 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 New Orleans metro is 25-40 minutes for standard calls. Orleans Core and the West Bank usually run faster; St. Bernard, the Northshore, and the River Parishes can run 40-60 minutes depending on traffic, the Causeway, and distance. We give a real ETA when you call, not a script.

What areas do you cover?

We cover the whole New Orleans metro - Orleans Core, Lakefront & East, the West Bank, Jefferson Parish's East Bank, St. Bernard, the Northshore, and the River Parishes. French Quarter and Mardi Gras parade-route coordination handled downtown. Long-distance work arranged statewide.

Do you respond to freeways?

Yes. I-10, I-610, I-510, the Westbank Expressway, the Pontchartrain Expressway, the Crescent City Connection, and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - we work every New Orleans-area highway, bridge, and toll crossing. 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 in Slidell or across the Causeway?

We come to you. Slidell's I-10/I-12/I-59 interchange, the 24-mile Causeway crossing between Metairie and Mandeville, and the River Parishes stretch toward LaPlace all run longer, 40-60 minutes, but we carry the right gear. Pin-drop your location or give the nearest cross street, Causeway crossover, 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 New Orleans?

Yes. Common routes from New Orleans: Baton Rouge, Houston, Jackson, Mobile, Memphis, Atlanta. 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 Louisiana State Police and local police?

Yes. We coordinate with Louisiana State Police, NOPD, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, and local departments across the 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 New Orleans 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. We sign R.S. 32:1736-compliant written agreements with apartment complexes, HOAs, and retail lots across the metro. Signage, uniform-fee compliance, and release procedure all handled on our side, per Louisiana's private-property towing law. No cost to the property.

What do I do if my car was towed from private property?

Louisiana law requires the tow company to provide an itemized invoice and release information to the vehicle owner. 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 (driver's license + registration in most cases).

Serving the New Orleans metro

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.