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Towing & roadside assistance in Hillsborough, NC

Need a tow in Hillsborough? There are 6 listings covering the area. Of those, 5 run around the clock, so timing rarely rules anyone out. The average rating across listings sits at 4.4, a quick way to compare options before you make a call. It doesn't hurt to compare before you make the call. Small as that list is, it's still enough to make a real comparison.

Towing companies serving Hillsborough

Landon's Towing & Recovery

Established 2012, 24/7 towing and recovery serving Hillsborough, NC and beyond

★★★★★ 4.9 (637 reviews) · 500 Cornerstone Ct, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Roadside AssistanceLight Duty TowingHeavy Duty TowingEquipment HaulingAccident Recovery24 Hour Towing +3 more

Landon's Towing & Recovery

Established 2012, 24/7 towing and recovery serving Hillsborough, NC and beyond

★★★★★ 4.7 (240 reviews) · 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd #14, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Roadside AssistanceLight Duty TowingHeavy Duty TowingEquipment HaulingAccident Recovery24 Hour Towing +3 more

Blalock's Towing & Recovery

24/7 light and medium-duty wrecker and rollback towing in Hillsborough, NC

★★★★★ 4.7 (76 reviews) · 3504 NC-86, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Roadside AssistanceCar LockoutFlatbed TowingBattery BoostFlat Tire Change24 Hour Towing

J & T Towing and Recovery

Towing company providing local roadside assistance, including tire changes, jump-starts, and…

★★★★ 3.8 (59 reviews) · 3623 Walnut Grove Church Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
24 Hour Towing

PANCHO TOWING

Towing service that some appreciate for the good service

★★★★ 4.2 (39 reviews) · 1401 Old NC 10, Hillsborough, NC 27278
24 Hour Towing

Landon's Towing & Recovery Inc.

Established 2012, 24/7 towing and recovery serving Hillsborough, NC and beyond

★★★★ 3.9 (19 reviews) · 721 Borland Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Roadside AssistanceLight Duty TowingHeavy Duty TowingEquipment HaulingAccident Recovery24 Hour Towing +3 more
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Driving, parking & towing in Hillsborough: what to know

Your rights when you're towed in North Carolina

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.

Stuck on the highway?

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.

Weather reality check

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.

Who to call in North Carolina

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

What towing costs here

Around Hillsborough, 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.

Jump start$75
Lockout$55
Tire change$180
Fuel delivery$75
Winch-out$125

Based on published prices from towing websites in this state (median shown; state, regional or national data as available).

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