The full range: wheel-lift for everyday cars and light trucks, flatbed for AWD, EVs and low-clearance vehicles, medium-duty for box trucks and vans, heavy-duty for Class 7 and 8 rigs and full-size motorhomes, plus specialty towing for motorcycles, boats, exotic and classic cars, and 24/7 emergency accident recovery. See the complete service list or call to confirm availability for your vehicle type. Roadside options, jump-start service, fuel delivery, lockout and winch recovery, run on the same line.
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Washington Towing, Full Service Menu
One number. Every towing service Washington drivers need, day or night.
Broken down on I-495 at midnight or locked out of your SUV in Georgetown at noon, Washington Towing puts the right rig on scene. Flatbed for AWD and EVs, heavy-duty wrecker for Class 8 rigs and motorhomes, mobile roadside for jump-starts, tire swaps and fuel runs. Twenty-two services, one call, covering Washington DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
- Live answer every hour
- Upfront quote before any rig rolls
- Washington DC metro-wide coverage
When Light-Duty Won't Cut It
Washington Heavy-Duty Towing, Right Rig for the Right Load.
A wheel-lift tow truck is the wrong tool for a rolled semi on I-95, a Class A motorhome with a blown axle on I-270, or a fifth-wheel rig blocking the shoulder of Route 50. Those jobs call for rotator wreckers and heavy-recovery operators who know how to work around I-66 and I-495 traffic patterns, coordinate with VDOT incident management, and handle on-scene insurance documentation before the hook goes on.
When a caller describes a commercial vehicle, the operator asks for make, overall length, GVWR and the nature of the failure. That information determines whether a standard Washington wrecker service is enough or whether a rotator is needed. An arrival window and a firm price range are given before any equipment moves. Hook-up fees in the DC metro area typically run $80 to $150, with per-kilometre charges of $3 to $6 and a $20 to $50 after-hours premium between 10 PM and 6 AM. Need a lighter option? The medium-duty tow service covers box trucks and cargo vans up to 17,000 lbs. For multi-vehicle fleet breakdowns, commercial fleet towing offers account billing and priority scheduling.
What Happens After You Call
Your Washington Tow Truck, From First Ring to Final Drop-Off.
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Describe your situation
A live operator picks up any hour. Give your location, vehicle type, approximate weight if it's a commercial rig, and what went wrong, flat, dead battery, collision, stuck in a ditch.
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Hear your quote and ETA
Before any tow truck moves, you get a price range and an arrival estimate. If an after-hours premium applies, it's stated on this call, no surprises at the scene.
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The right rig heads your way
Equipment is matched to your vehicle first, proximity second. A flatbed rolls for AWD and EVs; a heavy wrecker goes to commercial calls even if a lighter unit is closer.
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Job done, receipt in hand
Whether it's a tow to a shop, a roadside boost, a tire swap, a lockout, or a winch recovery from a ditch, work is completed on-scene and a receipt is provided with payment.
Full Catalog
Complete Washington Towing Services, Every Option in One Place.
From a dead battery in a Capitol Hill parking garage to a semi recovery on the Beltway, the full menu is below. Select any service to see how the tow works, what equipment is used, and what to have ready when you call.
Standard Towing
Cars, SUVs, light trucks across Washington and surrounding cities.
Learn moreFlatbed Towing
Frame-safe transport for AWD, low-clearance, luxury or damaged vehicles.
Learn moreMedium-Duty Towing
Box trucks, cargo vans and step-vans up to 17,000 lbs.
Learn moreHeavy-Duty Towing
Semi trucks, RVs, motorhomes and commercial vehicle recovery.
Learn moreTruck and Semi Towing
Tractor-trailer recovery with rotator and lowboy equipment.
Learn moreCommercial and Fleet
Fleet management, contract billing and priority response for B2B.
Learn moreAccident Recovery
Post-collision towing, insurance and police coordination.
Learn moreWrecker Service
Heavy wrecker and rotator recovery for major incidents.
Learn moreLong-Distance Towing
Inter-city, multi-province transport with route planning.
Learn moreLocal Towing
Short-distance moves inside the Washington core, hourly rates available.
Learn moreMotorcycle Towing
Specialised equipment for safe motorcycle and dirt-bike transport.
Learn moreRV and Motorhome
Travel trailer, fifth-wheel and motorhome breakdown recovery.
Learn moreBoat Towing
Boat-on-trailer transport, marina pickups and ramp-side assistance.
Learn moreExotic and Classic
Soft-strap flatbed transport for high-value and lowered vehicles.
Learn moreEV and Tesla
Flatbed-only transport for electric vehicles and Teslas.
Learn moreJunk and Scrap Car
End-of-life vehicle removal with cash for scrap on most makes.
Learn more24/7 Emergency
Priority response for collisions, breakdowns and roadside emergencies.
Learn moreBattery Boost
Mobile jump start when the car will not start.
Learn moreFlat Tire Service
Roadside spare-tire installation or tow to a tire shop.
Learn moreCar Lockout
Vehicle unlock when keys are locked inside.
Learn moreFuel Delivery
Emergency gas, diesel or DEF delivery if the tank runs dry.
Learn moreWinch and Recovery
Snow extraction, ditch recovery, off-road pull-outs.
Learn moreCommon Questions
Washington Towing Services, Answers Before You Call.
Which tow truck fits your vehicle, how pricing works, what hours are covered, and how calls are handled across the DC metro area.
Wheel-lift works for most standard cars and light pickups. Flatbed is required for all-wheel-drive vehicles, electric vehicles, lowered cars and anything with front or rear damage that prevents safe wheel contact. Medium-duty handles commercial vans and box trucks up to 17,000 lbs. Heavy-duty covers Class 7 and 8 trucks, full-size RVs and motorhomes. Describe your vehicle, its weight and what failed, the operator selects the right rig from there. If you're unsure whether you need a flatbed tow or a standard wheel-lift, the operator will walk you through it on the call.
Yes, towing, roadside assistance (battery boost, fuel delivery, lockout, flat tire, winch recovery) and emergency response are all available around the clock. An after-hours surcharge of $20 to $50 may apply for calls between 10 PM and 6 AM; this is confirmed before any rig is sent. The 24/7 emergency tow line handles priority calls at any hour.
One number, (202) 929-4614, covers Washington DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Silver Spring and Bethesda. Calls are answered by a live operator who routes the nearest appropriately equipped unit. A heavy-duty call gets a wrecker, not the closest wheel-lift that happens to be two minutes away. Check the full coverage map for area-specific details.
Yes. Every city in the service area has access to the complete catalog, towing, roadside, accident recovery and heavy-duty, on the same phone line. Pricing runs $80 to $150 hook-up plus $3 to $6 per kilometre, with variation by time of day and road conditions. The operator confirms the rate before the tow begins. For longer hauls, see long-distance towing details.
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Transmission quit on a Honda Pilot during morning rush on a major DC arterial. A flatbed tow truck was staged nearby and on scene in 32 minutes, dropped the vehicle at my shop without a scratch.
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Class 8 grain truck broke an axle on a highway corridor during harvest season. The heavy-duty wrecker arrived inside an hour, recovered the unit and routed it straight to a diesel shop, no lost loads.
Bethesda
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Tesla Model 3 lost its 12V auxiliary battery in a residential driveway at minus twenty-two. An EV-trained tech arrived with the right front-trunk access tools, completed the boost, and we were rolling in under an hour.
Arlington
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Locked the keys in the SUV with the kids inside at a shopping centre. A non-destructive unlock tech arrived in under thirty minutes, door open, no marks, no drama.
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Driver's Guide
Washington Towing & Roadside Tips, What Every Driver Should Know
Practical reads for DC metro drivers: what to do when your car breaks down on the Beltway, how flatbed towing protects your AWD, what a winch recovery actually costs, and how to handle winter road conditions across the District.
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Need a Tow Truck in Washington? Call (202) 929-4614.
Stuck on the Beltway with a blown tire, locked out in Adams Morgan, dead battery in a Bethesda parking deck, or a motorhome with a failed transmission on I-270, one call connects you to the right equipment. Pull off the travel lane first, switch your hazards on, and stay well clear of moving traffic while you call. The operator will ask for road noise and landmarks to pin your location fast.
Quote and arrival window confirmed before any work begins. Final price may vary by location, time of day and road conditions.