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Emergency Towing in Newark, NJ
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · 10-mile tow $250 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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Emergency towing in Newark is priced like any tow, $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7 and help is typically 30-45 minutes.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Emergency Towing in Newark: what to expect
If anyone is hurt, or the car is blocking traffic, call 911 first. Once police clear the scene, we tow the car to a shop, your home or an insurance-approved yard.
Emergency calls in Newark often come from I-78 and Garden State Parkway and from busy roads around North Ward, Vailsburg and South Ward.
Newark tow price examples
Estimates use our published rate and approximate road miles. Your dispatcher confirms the exact price before dispatch.
Where emergency tows start in Newark
- On I-78Runs west from the airport area. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker.
- Turnpike near Port NewarkHeavy truck traffic and frequent flats.
- Newark Airport roadsTravelers with dead batteries and rental lockouts.
- Prudential Center area on event nightsLockouts and dead batteries in garages.
Newark conditions that cause these calls
Cold winters and nor'easters bring snow and dead batteries.
Summer storms can flood low streets.
Devils games and concerts at the Prudential Center bring heavy downtown traffic.
Emergency Towing coverage in Essex County
We send emergency towing to Downtown Newark, Ironbound, North Ward, University Heights, Forest Hill, Vailsburg, Weequahic, Central Ward, South Ward, Broad Street area.
Newark ZIP codes: 07101, 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07112, 07114, 07175, 07184.
Newark price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Emergency Towing in Newark: questions
How much is an emergency tow in Newark?+
$150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. A 10-mile tow is $250 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the price before dispatch.
Should I call 911 or a tow truck first?+
If anyone is injured, the car is in a live lane or there is a fire or fuel leak, call 911 first. Then call us for the tow.
Can you tow my car to my insurance company's shop?+
Yes. Tell the operator the shop or yard name and address, and the tow miles are priced to that drop-off.
How fast can you reach me in Newark?+
Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes.
What should I tell dispatch if I break down on New Jersey Turnpike or I-280?+
Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Newark exit, mile marker or large sign on New Jersey Turnpike or I-280. On I-78, the closest cross street or landmark such as Newark Liberty International Airport helps a Newark driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of New Jersey Turnpike traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.
Emergency Towing near Newark
- New York City, NYabout 15 miles from Newark
- Stamford, CTabout 49 miles from Newark
- Bridgeport, CTabout 70 miles from Newark
- Allentown, PAabout 77 miles from Newark
Also in Newark: Roadside Assistance · Towing · Flatbed Towing · Long-Distance Towing · Motorcycle Towing · Jump Start · Lockout · Tire Change · Fuel Delivery · Winch Out · EV Mobile Charging
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Emergency Towing in Newark, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.