If a tow is what you need in Pittsburgh, there's no shortage of options - 27 listings serve the area. A strong 14 of those companies run 24 hours a day, useful if your car gives out well after dark. You can also find details on Pittsburgh's towing regulations and impound-lot policies below. Reviewers rate the local field at an average of 4.2.
Western Pennsylvania's heavy-duty towing fleet since 1978
24/7 towing and roadside assistance across the Pittsburgh area
Towing and collision repair serving Pittsburgh since 2007
Pittsburgh towing rated 4.4 stars across 120 Google reviews
Pittsburgh towing and used car sales business serving the area since 1984
Woman-owned towing and salvage company based in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood
Pittsburgh towing and recovery, locally owned since 2008
Round-the-clock light duty towing and junk car removal near Pittsburgh
Auto repair and towing service in Pittsburgh's Penn Hills area
Braddock, PA shop pairing towing and roadside assistance with custom collision repair
Family-run roadside and mobile mechanic help across Pittsburgh
Towing service offering used tires, and auto body work, plus an auto wrecker
Owner-operated towing and specialty hauling across Pittsburgh's 50-mile radius
24/7 towing & roadside assistance in Pittsburgh, PA
Family-owned auto repair and towing serving Millvale, PA for 40 years
Collateral recovery and repossession services covering Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Vehicle repossession and transport services across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey
WreckMaster certified towing and recovery serving Pittsburgh's North Hills
Family-run Pittsburgh towing and vehicle maintenance shop
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.
Nor'easters and lake-effect bands can shut down interstates with little warning. Check your state's 511 service before winter travel and keep a charged phone - response times in a storm stretch from minutes to hours.
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Breakdowns and hazards on the interstate - save your state's number before a road trip
• Pennsylvania requires immediate notice to police for injury or death or damage that leaves a vehicle unable to be driven safely and requires towing; no dollar t…
• Pittsburgh police reports including crash reports cost $15 and may be requested in person or by mail; CRRU is at 660 First Avenue third floor and is open weekda…
• Street sweeping runs April 1 through November 30; neighborhood and residential sweeping generally occurs after 8 a.m. and ends near 2:30 p.m. Drivers should fol…
Read the Pittsburgh towing-law guide →Around Pittsburgh, expect a hook-up fee of about $50–$125 (typical $75) plus $2.75–$5.62 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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