Detroit Towing quotes every tow by phone instead of posting a flat rate, because distance, vehicle size, and time of day all move the number. Call (313) 631-1184 any hour — the line runs 24 hours a day, Monday through Saturday, and 12:30 to 5:30 PM on Sunday — for an exact price before a truck is sent.
What actually moves the price?
Distance is the biggest swing factor — Detroit Towing covers 20 communities across the metro, so a tow from the far edge of that area runs more than one a few blocks from the yard on Woodbine Street.
Vehicle size and condition matter too: a compact sedan that rolls freely onto the flatbed is a faster, cheaper job than a pickup or SUV that needs winching out of a ditch or off a curb.
Can I get a quote before the truck shows up?
Yes. Describe the vehicle, where it's parked, and where it needs to go, and dispatch prices the job before anything is sent — you're not signing anything blind when the driver arrives.
- Where the vehicle is right now
- Where it needs to go
- What kind of vehicle it is (sedan, SUV, pickup)
- Whether it rolls and steers or needs to be winched
Does the price change at 3 a.m. or on a Sunday?
Round-the-clock coverage holds Monday through Saturday, with a shorter window on Sunday from 12:30 to 5:30 PM. Whenever you call within those hours, you're quoted by a live dispatcher rather than an automated estimate — the price reflects your actual pickup and drop-off, not a generic guess.
Do you charge more for towing off the freeway or a busy intersection?
Recovery from a live travel lane takes more time and sometimes different equipment than a driveway pickup, and that shows up in the quote dispatch gives you. Describe exactly where the car is sitting when you call so the price reflects the real job.
Will I know the price before the truck arrives?
Yes — Detroit Towing prices the job over the phone based on distance, vehicle type, and pickup location before a truck is dispatched, so there's no surprise number when the driver shows up.
Is a short in-town tow cheaper than one that crosses the whole service area?
Distance is one of the main inputs to the quote, and the service area spans 20 communities around Detroit, so a short in-town hop and a tow that crosses the whole territory won't cost the same. Ask for the number specific to your pickup and drop-off.
What if I call on a Sunday before the phones open?
Sunday hours run 12:30 to 5:30 PM — the one day that isn't staffed around the clock. Call right at 12:30, or try back once the window opens if it's still early.