Between fender benders and flat tires, Ames sees plenty of tow requests, and 5 listings are on hand to help. Of those companies, 3 are available at any hour, day or night. Ratings across the field average 4.2, a reasonable gauge of service quality when you're deciding who to call. A quick look at a few listings before you call can save you a headache later.
Quick-response towing company providing roadside assistance
Family-run towing and recovery in Ames, Iowa since 1969
Family-owned auto repair and towing in Ames, Iowa
Family-owned 24/7 towing and heavy recovery serving Ames, IA for over 40 years
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.
Lake-effect snow squalls can drop visibility to near zero in minutes. Check 511 before winter travel and keep a charged phone - response times in a squall stretch from minutes to hours.
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
Around Ames, expect a hook-up fee of about $63.75–$118.75 (typical $82.5) plus $3–$4.25 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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