Providence drivers have 12 local towing companies to call on, 3 of them answering 24/7. Every listing below is a real local operator - compare equipment, ratings and services, then call the company directly. No call center, no middleman.
Family-owned towing serving Rhode Island since 1960
Providence auto body shop offering towing since 1978
Family-owned Providence auto parts and junk car buyer since 1976
Towing, vehicle transport, and repossessions in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence towing service that also removes boats, campers, and scrap vehicles
24/7 towing & roadside assistance in Providence, RI
24/7 towing & roadside assistance in Providence, RI
Family-owned towing serving Providence and southern New England since 1985
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.
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
• A crash on a highway or premises open to the public involving injury death or property damage of at least $1000 must be reported; the driver must submit the mot…
• Request an accident report from Providence Police Records at 401-243-6416; reports may be picked up from 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM or purchased online.
• Overnight parking permits cost $100 per year for Providence-registered cars and $200 for cars registered elsewhere; street parking from 2:00 AM to 5:00 AM may b…
Read the Providence towing-law guide →Around Providence, expect a hook-up fee of about $70–$180 (typical $100) plus $3–$6.74 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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