After a crash: safety first, then the tow

A collision is stressful enough. Make sure everyone is safe before you think about the car. If anyone is hurt, call 911. When police or the CHP are on scene, they handle the report. Once the road is safe, call us, and we will move your vehicle and explain every charge first.

Get an all-in estimate

When to call

Your car can't be driven after a collision
Police have cleared the scene and the vehicle still needs to go
You want your car taken to your own shop rather than a lot
Your insurer has named a repair facility

How it works

Get to a safe spot, then call 911 if anyone is injured.
Once the road is safe, tell dispatch where you are and where the car should go.
At the scene, the driver hands you a written estimate before hook-up.
You decide, and the car goes where you chose.

Your written estimate

California law (Vehicle Code 22513) requires a written estimate at the scene before an accident tow. We provide one before we hook up. Read it, ask questions, and don't sign until it makes sense to you.

Where your car can go

You choose the destination. Common options are your home, your own repair shop or the facility your insurance company prefers. Tell dispatch early, and call your insurer if you are not sure which they prefer.

Accident towing questions

Who should I call first after an accident?

Call 911 if anyone is hurt or the road is blocked. After that, exchange information, take photos if it is safe, and then call dispatch for a tow.

Will I get the price in writing?

Yes. California requires a written estimate at the scene of an accident tow, and we hand you one before the hook-up.

Can I choose where the car goes?

Yes. Pick your home, your own shop or your insurer's choice. Tell the driver before the car is loaded.