Tow prices vary from one call to the next, and that is not random. A handful of factors decide what a tow costs. StrictLee Towing, LLC, a family-owned towing company in Huntersville, NC, quotes every job by phone before the truck rolls. This guide explains what goes into that quote so you know what to tell the dispatcher.
1. Distance
The biggest factor is how far the vehicle needs to go, from where it sits to the shop, dealership or your home. Have the destination address ready when you call.
2. Type and size of vehicle
A compact car, a pickup truck, an RV and a boat on a trailer each take different handling, straps and time. Give the year, make and model, and for RVs and boats the length and approximate weight.
3. Whether the vehicle needs to be pulled out first
A car parked on a flat shoulder loads quickly. A car in a ditch, stuck in mud or sitting in a tight parking deck needs winching or extra work before it can be loaded. Tell the dispatcher exactly how the vehicle is sitting.
4. Condition of the vehicle
Whether the wheels turn, whether it is in park with no key and whether it was in an accident all change how it gets loaded. All-wheel-drive and damaged vehicles should ride on a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground.
5. Whether you need a tow at all
A dead battery, a flat tire, an empty tank or keys locked inside can often be fixed on the spot with roadside assistance: a jumpstart, a spare tire change, fuel delivery or a lockout service. A roadside call is usually simpler than a tow, so describe the problem before assuming the car has to be towed.
What to have ready when you call for a quote
- Your exact location (road, direction and nearest exit or cross street)
- Where the vehicle needs to go
- Year, make and model
- What happened and how the vehicle is sitting
- How you plan to pay (StrictLee takes cash or credit card, no checks)
Frequently asked questions
Does StrictLee Towing publish its prices?
No. Every job is different, so StrictLee gives a quote by phone. Call (980) 474-7069.
What does StrictLee Towing tow?
Cars, trucks, RVs and watercraft on a flatbed (rollback) truck, plus vehicle pulling and small freight hauling.
Where does StrictLee Towing work?
Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Concord and Charlotte.
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