You may be able to get a free tow in Texas if your vehicle is disabled on a participating highway covered by a TxDOT Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) program. TxDOT provides free roadside assistance in several Texas service areas, including Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, and the Permian Basin. Depending on the program, assistance […]

Yes, you may be able to get a tow fee waived, reduced, or reimbursed, but it depends on why the tow occurred, who ordered it, and who is charging the fee. A private towing company may be willing to reduce a bill in certain circumstances, while insurance, roadside assistance, or a membership such as AAA […]

If you can’t afford a tow, don’t panic. You may already have roadside assistance through AAA, auto insurance, a credit card, your vehicle manufacturer, a warranty, or another membership. You can also ask local towing companies about shorter-distance towing, payment options, or taking your vehicle to a nearby repair shop. The most important thing is […]