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Tow Truck & Roadside Assistance in Oakland, CA

A live operator answers, your price is confirmed before anyone is sent, and help typically arrives in 30-45 minutes. Serving Downtown Oakland, Uptown, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt and all of Oakland.

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Dead batteryJump start$140Flat tireSpare installedfrom $130Locked outKeys inside$140Out of gas3 gallons included$150 (includes 3 gallons of fuel)StuckMud, sand, ditchfrom $200Need a towShop, home, dealer$150 hook-up + $10/mileEV out of chargeMobile charge$175Not sureWe will helpfrom $130
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Towing and roadside help in Oakland

Oakland sits at the busiest crossroads in the East Bay, where the Bay Bridge meets four freeways. We help drivers stuck in the MacArthur Maze, commuters on I-880 near the port, residents with dead batteries in the hills, and visitors locked out near Jack London Square. RoadReady Tow covers Oakland from Rockridge to East Oakland.

Our Oakland drivers handle towing, jump starts, lockouts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, winch-outs and mobile EV charging across Alameda County. Towing starts at $150 plus $10 per mile, and your dispatcher confirms the total before anyone is sent.

Major roads we cover in Oakland

  • I-880 (Nimitz Freeway): Runs along the flats toward San Jose.
  • I-580 (MacArthur Freeway): Runs through the hills toward the Bay Bridge.
  • I-980: Connects downtown with I-580.
  • CA-24: Runs through the Caldecott Tunnel toward Walnut Creek.
  • CA-13: Runs through the Oakland hills.

Where we help in Oakland

We serve Downtown Oakland, Uptown, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, Rockridge, Temescal, Fruitvale, Montclair, West Oakland, East Oakland, Piedmont Avenue, Chinatown and the rest of Alameda County.

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Common trouble spots in Oakland

  • The MacArthur Maze: Where the Bay Bridge, I-80, I-580 and I-880 meet. Very heavy traffic.
  • I-880 near the Coliseum: Heavy trucks and frequent flats.
  • Caldecott Tunnel: No shoulder in the tunnel; call us right after you exit.

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Oakland service area and nearby cities

We come to you anywhere in Oakland and the surrounding area. Tap a pin for the nearest city page.

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Oakland services

Oakland services and prices

Each one priced in plain numbers. On I-880 or I-580, tell us your direction and nearest exit.

Roadside Assistance in Oaklandfrom $130Towing Service in Oakland$150 hook-up + $10/mileEmergency Towing in Oakland$150 hook-up + $10/mileFlatbed Towing in Oakland$150 hook-up + $10/mileLong Distance Towing in Oakland$150 hook-up + $10/mileMotorcycle Towing in Oakland$150 hook-up + $10/mileJump Start in Oakland$140Car Lockout in Oakland$140Tire Change in Oaklandfrom $130Fuel Delivery in Oakland$150 (includes 3 gallons of fuel)Winch Out Service in Oaklandfrom $200Mobile EV Charging in Oakland$175

How it works

Three steps. No surprises.

Nobody is dispatched until you know the price and the arrival window.

  1. STEP 1

    Tell us what happened

    Call, text or book online. Location, vehicle and a phone number is all we need.

  2. STEP 2

    We confirm price and arrival

    A dispatcher confirms your price and the arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

  3. STEP 3

    Help arrives

    A technician meets you at your location. You pay the price you agreed to.

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Electric vehicles

Mobile EV charging and EV-safe flatbed towing in Oakland.

EVs need different handling, and a lot of roadside companies still do not plan for them. We do, from J1772 and CCS to Tesla/NACS.

  • Mobile EV chargingEnough range to reach a charger. $175 flat.
  • EV-safe flatbed towingAll four wheels off the road when charging is not the fix.
  • 12V boosts for EVsA dead 12V battery can stop an EV from starting. We can boost it.
How EV roadside help works →

Weather and seasons in Oakland

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

Fire season and smoke can affect the hills in fall.

Big events and traffic in Oakland

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

Landmarks we serve near

Oakland International Airport, Port of Oakland, Lake Merritt, Jack London Square, Oakland Arena, Fox Theater, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center.

Oakland ZIP codes we cover

94601, 94602, 94603, 94604, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94609, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94613, 94614, 94615, 94617, 94618, 94619, 94621, 94622

Pricing

The number you see is the number we use.

A 10-mile tow is $150 + 10 × $10 = $250. Fuel delivery includes 3 gallons of fuel. Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

Towing$150 hook-up + $10/mileJump Start$140Lockout$140Tire Changefrom $130Fuel Delivery$150 (includes 3 gallons of fuel)Winch Outfrom $200EV Mobile Charging$175
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miles
0255075100+
Hook-up
$150
10 mi × $10
$100
Estimated total
$250

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Towing in Oakland

Oakland towing FAQ

My car died in the MacArthur Maze. What should I do?+

Turn on your hazards and stay buckled in. Call us with which freeway and direction you were on. We plan the safest pickup before we dispatch.

Which Oakland neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you cover?+

We cover Downtown Oakland, Uptown, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, Rockridge, Temescal, Fruitvale and Montclair and the rest of Oakland, including ZIP codes 94601, 94602, 94603, 94604, 94605 and 94606. If you are just outside the Oakland area, call and your dispatcher will tell you honestly whether a Oakland driver can reach you.

What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-880 or I-580?+

Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Oakland exit, mile marker or large sign on I-880 or I-580. On I-980, the closest cross street or landmark such as Oakland International Airport helps a Oakland driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-880 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.

How much does towing cost in Oakland?+

A flat $150 hook-up plus $10 per mile. A 10-mile tow in Oakland is $250. Your dispatcher confirms the final price before dispatch.

Do I need a membership for roadside assistance in Oakland?+

No. You pay per job, with no membership or contract.

Can I book a tow online in Oakland?+

Yes. Tap Book Online, tell us what you need and where you are, and a dispatcher confirms your price before anyone is sent.

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