Nobody plans on a breakdown, but Missoula has 12 towing listings ready when one happens. Of that total, 9 run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for calls that come outside normal business hours. Missoula's towing and impound rules are covered later on this page as well. Companies in the area average 4.3 in reviews, a reasonable way to narrow the search.
24/7 towing & roadside assistance in Missoula, MT
Family-owned towing and roadside assistance in Missoula, Montana since 1990
Towing, recovery, and auto repair serving Missoula, Montana since 1995
Friendly, quick, efficient company that tows cars and other vehicles, also offering lockout…
Light to extreme heavy-duty towing serving Missoula since 2013
Reliable business for car batteries, lockouts, breakdowns and towing services with helpful,…
Towing, ASE-certified auto repair, and parts serving Missoula since 1962
Family-owned shop providing auto repair, towing, and used-car sales, plus oil changes
24-hour towing arm of Missoula Motor Company Auto Body
24/7 towing & roadside assistance in Missoula, MT
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 have chain-control rules and close in storms - check your state's 511 and carry chains in winter. Distances between towns are real; never let the tank run low.
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
• Immediately notify local law enforcement of injury or death or apparent property damage of $500 or more; if no officer report is produced and damage exceeds $10…
• Call 406-552-6303 before requesting an accident report; the fee is $7 for an involved party and $26 for a third party or photos.
• Downtown on-street parking is enforced from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday; short-term rates start at $0.50 for 30 minutes and reach $18.50 for 8 hour…
Read the Missoula towing-law guide →Around Missoula, expect a hook-up fee of about $85–$150 (typical $100) plus $3.25–$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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