There are 23 towing listings in San Francisco, enough that you shouldn't have trouble finding someone nearby. Of those listings, 21 operate 24 hours a day for breakdowns that don't keep a schedule. This page also breaks down San Francisco's rules on legal tows and impound releases. Ratings across the field average 4.0, a reasonable gauge of service quality when you're deciding who to call.
San Francisco towing with technicians who have 10+ years experience
Professional and friendly towing company, with tow options including motorcycles
San Francisco towing and jump-start service, open 24 hours daily
San Francisco towing near Hilton Park, serving the city since 2011
Flatbed and wheel-lift tow trucks and services for all types of vehicles and equipment
San Francisco towing company operating since 1968, run by owner Richard Bilafer
Bilingual San Francisco towing with live dispatch for light, medium, and heavy-duty jobs
Towing and roadside assistance service including vehicle donations to benefit cancer patients
Towing company offering auto-wrecking services and a gender-neutral bathroom
Established operation providing towing services for a variety of vehicles, plus jump starts…
Towing & roadside assistance in San Francisco, CA
24/7 towing & roadside assistance in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's municipal vehicle towing and impound program
Towing company offering services in and around San Francisco
Bay Area towing and impound service with a 250-car secured yard since 2004
24/7 light and medium-duty towing serving San Francisco and the Bay Area
San Francisco towing and secure vehicle storage for more than 20 years
24/7 towing & roadside assistance in San Francisco, CA
24/7 towing and roadside assistance serving San Francisco with 20+ years experience
Towing is regulated at the state and city level, and the protections are stronger than most drivers realize. Commonly: non-consent tow rates are capped or must be published, you can't be towed from private property unless signage meets local rules, you have the right to an itemized invoice, and many jurisdictions require operators to accept card payment and release personal property from the vehicle. If a charge looks wrong, ask for the itemized invoice first and escalate to the state or city agency that licenses towing.
If you break down on the interstate: get as far onto the shoulder as possible, hazards on, exit on the passenger side and stand well away behind the barrier. Never accept a tow from a truck that shows up unsolicited at a collision - you choose your operator and your destination, and 'accident chasers' are exactly what towing regulations exist to stop.
Mountain passes post chain requirements through winter, and atmospheric-river storms flood lowland routes. Check your state's 511 before crossing the passes.
911
Any emergency, collision with injuries, or if your vehicle is a hazard to traffic
511
Live road conditions, closures and construction in most states
State police non-emergency
Breakdowns and hazards on the interstate - save your state's number before a road trip
• File an SR-1 with DMV within 10 days if anyone is injured or killed or property damage exceeds $1000; it is required in addition to any police CHP or insurance …
• SFPD traffic collision reports are free through the online portal or at Records Management at 1245 Third Street; allow at least five business days after the col…
• A regular passenger vehicle may stay in one spot for up to 72 hours unless a permit zone street-sweeping rule meter or posted limit applies; always check signs …
Read the San Francisco towing-law guide →Around San Francisco, expect a hook-up fee of about $77.5–$99.5 (typical $95) plus $5–$6 per mile for a standard light-duty tow. Nights, storms, winching and heavy vehicles cost more. Always ask for the all-in price before the truck rolls.
Based on published prices from towing websites in this state (median shown; state, regional or national data as available).
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