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# Towing
A tow moves a disabled or unlawfully parked vehicle to another location on a truck or lift.

## What to expect and how it is billed
Billing is a hook fee plus a per-mile rate, so ask for both numbers and any after-hours surcharge before dispatch. Confirm the method matches your drivetrain: drive wheels must come off the ground, and a flatbed is correct for every layout.

## How to avoid being overcharged
Get the numbers before the unit is dispatched: base fee, per-mile charge where it applies, and any surcharge for hours or difficulty. Ask for an itemised receipt. If the tow was non-consensual — police-ordered or from private property — your state or city may publish a cap, and the operator should be able to tell you which schedule it is billing under.

[Your rights](/rights/) · [Costs](/costs/) · [Calculators](/calculators/)

Always follow your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Improper towing can cause severe drivetrain damage that is not covered by warranty.

Sources (2)- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations — [49 CFR § 571.3 — Definitions (GVWR, GCWR)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-571.3) (accessed 2026-08-17) T1
- SAE International — [J2807 — Performance Requirements for Determining Tow-Vehicle Gross Combination Weight Rating](https://www.sae.org/standards/content/j2807_202002/) (accessed 2026-08-17) T2