Not every breakdown needs a tow. Here is how to tell whether you need roadside assistance or a full tow.
The Quick Rule
If the problem can be fixed on the spot so you can drive away, you need roadside assistance. If the car can't safely move under its own power, you need a tow. Roadside is faster and cheaper; a tow is for when the vehicle truly can't continue. When you call PWC Towing, we'll tell you honestly which one your situation needs.
Roadside Assistance Is Enough When...
- Dead battery, a jump start gets you going
- Flat tire with a spare, we swap it
- Locked out, we get you back in
- Out of gas, we bring fuel to reach a pump
You Need a Tow When...
- The car won't start even after a jump
- You have no usable spare, or multiple flats
- The vehicle was in an accident
- There's mechanical damage, a fluid leak, or a warning that says stop driving
- The car is stuck in a ditch or off the road (winch-out)
Not Sure? We'll Figure It Out With You
Describe what happened on the phone and we'll send the right help, roadside if a quick fix will do, a tow if it won't. See roadside assistance or 24 hour towing. Call 571-520-0898.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is roadside assistance cheaper than a tow?
Usually yes, since a quick roadside fix on the spot is simpler than loading and towing the vehicle. We'll tell you honestly which one you need, and quote it for free, before we roll. Call 571-520-0898.
Can you jump my car instead of towing it?
Absolutely. If a jump start gets you running safely, that's all you need, and it's cheaper. We only tow when the car can't continue on its own.