Small town or not, Burlington has 11 towing listings on hand for drivers who break down. A strong 7 of those companies run 24 hours a day, useful if your car gives out well after dark. This page also breaks down Burlington's rules on legal tows and impound releases. The field averages a 4.4 rating, a useful reference point when you're weighing which company to call.
Burlington, NC towing and roadside assistance company since 2002
Family-owned towing and recovery serving Alamance County, NC for 25-plus years
Locally owned towing company serving Burlington, NC for over a decade
Burlington, NC towing and tire service with roots dating to 1970
Family- and veteran-owned towing and auto service in Burlington, NC for 40 years
Family-owned towing and auto repair shop serving Burlington, NC since 2007
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.
Ice storms are rarer here but far more disruptive when they hit - a quarter inch of glaze can shut down a metro that owns no plows. In summer, heat is the tow-truck season: blowouts and overheating spike on long highway stretches.
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
• North Carolina crashes involving death personal injury or property damage of $1000 or more must be reported to the nearest law-enforcement officer or agency.
• Burlington Police wreck reports may be requested electronically or picked up during office hours; the Records Section phone is 336-229-3521.
• Downtown on-street parking is limited to 2 hours and enforced from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; free all-day parking is available in Lots 1 2 3 and 8…
Read the Burlington towing-law guide →Around Burlington, expect a hook-up fee of about $122.25–$237.25 (typical $194) plus $2.5–$4 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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