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How much does car towing cost?
My car overheated, so I had to call a tow truck. How much is it going to cost me?
Lauren Smith · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry to hear your car had to be towed. The cost will really depend on a number of factors, but many companies charge a baseline hook-up fee of about $50 and then charge extra depending on the distance. Total towing costs tend to average a little over $100.
Your towing fee will depend on:
- The tow company’s rates
- Your vehicle
- The number of miles over which your car needs to be towed
- The time of the towing (nights, weekends, or holidays may be more expensive)
- The difficulty of the terrain
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