Roadside Assistance in Oakland, CA

Roadside Assistance in Oakland: what to expect

We get roadside calls from I-980 and CA-24, from lots near Port of Oakland and Jack London Square, and from streets in Chinatown, Jack London Square and Temescal.

If the car cannot be fixed on the spot, it can be towed: $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax.

Common roadside calls in Oakland

• Caldecott TunnelNo shoulder in the tunnel; call us right after you exit.
• The MacArthur MazeWhere the Bay Bridge, I-80, I-580 and I-880 meet. Very heavy traffic.
• I-880 near the ColiseumHeavy trucks and frequent flats.

Oakland conditions that cause these calls

Mild weather overall, but winter storms bring heavy rain and slick hill roads.

Fire season and smoke can affect the hills in fall.

Events at Oakland Arena and the Fox Theater and weekend crowds at Lake Merritt bring heavy traffic.

Roadside Assistance coverage in Alameda County

We send roadside assistance to Downtown Oakland, Uptown, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, Rockridge, Temescal, Fruitvale, Montclair, West Oakland, East Oakland, Piedmont Avenue, Chinatown.

Oakland ZIP codes: 94601, 94602, 94603, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94609, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94613, 94618, 94619, 94621.