Serving Chandler, Maricopa County, AZ and surrounding areas
24/7 Towing in Chandler, AZ
Dead on the shoulder of Loop 101, crunched at Alma School and Ray, or locked out at the gas pump. One call sends a tow truck or a roadside driver, any hour, any day.
Local tows typically start at $85 to $125. Jump starts and lockouts run $60 to $95. You hear the price before a truck is sent. See typical Chandler prices or text your location to (480) 771-4503.
Fig. 1 What happened? Pick the number.
- Hours
- 24 hours, every day
- Primary coverage
- Chandler & the East Valley
- Freeways
- Loop 101, Loop 202, I-10
- Pricing
- Quoted before dispatch
- Arrival
- Estimate given on the call
How much does towing cost in Chandler, AZ?
A tow bill has two parts. The hook-up fee pays for the truck coming to you, loading the vehicle and tying it down. Mileage pays for the trip from pickup to drop-off. A breakdown at Chandler Boulevard and Dobson that goes to a shop two miles away is mostly hook-up. The same car going to a dealer in Scottsdale is mostly mileage.
Three things push a price up: a vehicle that has to be winched out of a ditch or a wash before it can be loaded, wheels that will not roll, and long distances. Dispatch asks about all three so the number you hear on the phone is the number on the receipt. For the truck most cars should ride on, see flatbed towing in Chandler.
| Service | Typical range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Local tow, hook-up fee | $85 – $125 | Loading and securing the vehicle. The first few miles are often included |
| Mileage after the included miles | $4 – $6 per mile | Measured from pickup to drop-off |
| Flatbed tow inside Chandler | $95 – $150 | Hook-up and a short in-town trip to a shop or your home |
| Accident recovery tow | $150 – $300 | Winching onto the deck, debris sweep and the tow to a shop or yard |
| Winch-out, stuck vehicle | $75 – $200 | Pulled back onto pavement. Depends on how far off the road it is |
| Battery jump start | $60 – $90 | Jump pack boost and a quick charging-system check |
| Car lockout | $60 – $95 | Door opened with an air wedge and reach tool |
| Tire change with your spare | $65 – $95 | Flat removed, your spare mounted and tightened |
| Fuel delivery | $65 – $95 | A couple of gallons brought to you. Fuel is added to the bill |
Ranges are typical for Chandler and the East Valley and are not a fixed menu. Your price is given by phone, for your vehicle and your distance, before a truck is sent.
Tell dispatch what happened in one tap.
Pick the problem and your messages app opens with it filled in. Add where you are and what you drive, attach a photo if it helps, and press send. Nothing is stored on this site. If you are in a travel lane or anyone is hurt, call 911 first.
The freeway, your direction of travel and the last exit you passed is the fastest way to be found.
What should you do if your car breaks down on Loop 101 or Loop 202?
The shoulder of a freeway is the most dangerous place a tow driver works and the most dangerous place you will ever wait. Traffic on the Price Freeway and the Santan Freeway moves at 65 miles an hour or better a few feet from your door. Arizona's Move Over law tells drivers to change lanes or slow down for any stopped vehicle with flashing lights, but do not count on every driver doing it.
- Right shoulder beats left. If the car still rolls, coast to the right side or, better, down the next exit ramp to a parking lot.
- Wheels turned away from traffic. If the car is hit from behind it should roll toward the wall, not back into the lane.
- Stay belted unless you can get well clear. If you leave the car, go over the barrier or far up the slope, never between the car and traffic.
- In summer, think about heat. Without a running engine there is no air conditioning. Keep water in the car from May through September.
What dispatch will ask you
- Where you are. Freeway and direction, the last exit or cross street, and which shoulder.
- What you drive. Year, make, model and color, and whether it is all-wheel drive, electric or lowered.
- What happened. Will not start, overheated, flat tire, crash, stuck. Whether the wheels roll and the key is with you.
- Where it is going. A repair shop, a dealer, your driveway. An address or a shop name is enough.
What towing and roadside services can you get in Chandler?
Not every call needs a tow. A good share of them end with a jump pack, a spare tire or two gallons of gas, and the driver goes on with the day. Dispatch sends the smallest fix that will actually solve the problem, and a tow truck when it will not.
Prices shown are typical Chandler ranges. Not sure which one you need? Describe what the car is doing and dispatch will sort it out.
Should you call a local tow company or use your motor club?
Motor clubs and insurance roadside plans do not own most of the trucks they send. They take your call, then offer the job to tow companies in their network until one accepts. On a quiet Tuesday morning that is quick. On a 112-degree July afternoon, when half the East Valley has a dead battery, the wait can be long.
Calling a tow company directly skips that step. You talk to the people who control the trucks, you agree on a price, and you get an itemized receipt. Most auto insurers and many motor clubs reimburse covered tows when you send that receipt in, so check your policy before you assume you have to wait.
| Factor | Local tow dispatch | Motor club membership | Insurance roadside plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who sends the truck | The company that runs it | A network provider that accepts the job | A network provider that accepts the job |
| What you pay at the scene | The quoted price | Nothing up to your tow-mile limit | Nothing up to your plan limit |
| Annual cost | None | Yearly dues | Small add-on to your premium |
| Tow distance | Any distance, priced per mile | Capped by membership tier | Often to the nearest qualified shop |
| Choice of truck type | Ask for a flatbed and get one | Depends on the provider assigned | Depends on the provider assigned |
| Best for | Urgent calls, crashes, specific requests | Drivers who break down several times a year | Occasional use at low cost |
Which parts of Chandler and the East Valley do you cover?
Serving Chandler, Maricopa County, AZ and surrounding areas. Chandler is laid out on a one-mile grid, which makes finding you simple: two cross streets and a corner are all a driver needs.
- West Chandler and the Price CorridorKyrene Road to Price Road, Chandler Fashion Center and the Loop 101 and Loop 202 interchange.
- Downtown and central ChandlerArizona Avenue, Chandler Boulevard, Alma School Road and Dobson Road.
- South Chandler and OcotilloGermann, Queen Creek, Ocotillo and Chandler Heights roads, and the Chandler Municipal Airport area.
- Sun LakesSouth of Riggs Road along Arizona Avenue and Alma School Road.
- Gilbert and MesaEast along the Santan Freeway and north on Gilbert Road and Cooper Road.
- Tempe and AhwatukeeNorth on the Price Freeway and west across I-10 on Chandler Boulevard and Ray Road.
- Freeway shouldersLoop 101, Loop 202 and I-10 from the Santan interchange south past Wild Horse Pass.
Why do cars break down more often in the Chandler summer?
Ask anyone who tows in the Valley and they will tell you the calendar runs backward here. In most of the country winter is the busy season. In Chandler the phones light up when the afternoon high passes 110 and stay busy until the monsoon winds down at the end of September.
Batteries
Under-hood heat boils off the fluid and eats the plates. Two to three years is a normal life here. See battery jump start in Chandler.
Tires
Hot pavement and low pressure are how treads separate at freeway speed. Check pressures monthly, and read up on flat tire change in Chandler before you need one.
Cooling systems
Old hoses, weak water pumps and low coolant show up in stop-and-go traffic with the air conditioning on. If the gauge climbs, pull off and shut the engine down.
Monsoon storms
Dust cuts visibility to nothing, then rain floods underpasses and washes. Stalled and stranded cars follow every big storm. See roadside assistance in Chandler.
What else do Chandler drivers ask about towing?
How long does a tow truck take to get to you in Chandler?
It depends on where the nearest truck is and what traffic is doing, so no honest dispatcher promises a fixed number of minutes. You get an estimated arrival when you call, based on where the truck actually is. Rush hour on Loop 101 and monsoon storms stretch every estimate in the East Valley.
Can an all-wheel-drive or electric car be towed?
Yes, on a flatbed. All-wheel-drive and electric vehicles should travel with all four wheels off the pavement, because dragging two wheels can damage the transfer case or the drive motors. Say what you drive when you call so the right truck is sent the first time.
Do you have to stay with your car until the tow truck arrives?
Usually, yes. The driver needs the key, a signature and someone to confirm where the vehicle is going. If you cannot stay, tell dispatch. A tow can often be arranged with the key left in an agreed spot and your authorization sent by text, as long as the car is legally parked.
Where can a tow truck take your car?
Anywhere you choose: your regular mechanic, a dealer, a tire shop, a body shop or your own driveway. If the shop is closed for the night, the car can usually be dropped in its lot with the key in the night-drop box. Ask the shop first if you can.
How do you pay for a tow?
Payment is settled on the phone before the truck rolls. Most tow operators take major credit and debit cards as well as cash. Ask for an itemized receipt that lists the hook-up fee, the mileage and any extras, because that is what an insurer or motor club needs to reimburse you.
Keys in the car and not a mechanical problem at all? That is a car lockout service in Chandler call.
Stuck somewhere in Chandler?
(480) 771-4503Tell dispatch where you are, what you drive and what happened. You get a price and an estimated arrival before a truck is sent. Can't talk? Text your location and a photo.