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Tow Truck & Roadside Help in Kensington, CA

Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · Jump start $140 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch

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Towing, jump starts, lockouts and tire changes in Kensington, dispatched 24/7 from the Oakland service area.

RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.

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Typically 30-45 minutesPrice locked before dispatch
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Towing in Kensington

RoadReady Tow covers Kensington, CA from its Oakland service area. Kensington is roughly 3 miles north of Berkeley and lies in Alameda County.

You get the price on the call, before dispatch, and a provider in our network drives out to you. Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes.

What a tow from Kensington costs

Towing is $150 to hook up plus $10 per mile + tax, counted from pickup to drop-off. Road miles are usually a bit more than straight-line miles, so these are ranges:

Kensington to central Oaklandabout 9–11 road miles$240–$260 + tax
Kensington to Berkeleyabout 3–4 road miles$180–$190 + tax
A shop within Kensington (5 miles)$200 + tax

Your dispatcher confirms the exact mileage and price before dispatch. Cancel free before dispatch; $50 after.

What to tell the operator in Kensington

  • Your ZIP code (94707 is the closest ZIP area) or the nearest cross street.
  • If you are on a highway, your direction of travel and the last exit you passed.
  • Where the vehicle should go: a shop in Kensington, your home, or a dealer in Oakland. Tow miles are counted from pickup to drop-off.
  • The vehicle: make, model, and whether it is front, rear or all-wheel drive (some cars need a flatbed).

ZIP codes

ZIP codes we cover in and near Kensington

Tell the operator your ZIP code and nearest cross street. Kensington shares mailing ZIPs with neighboring towns; the others below are the closest ZIP areas, with the town name on the mail.

Towing in Kensington

Kensington towing FAQ

Is there a tow truck near me in Kensington?+

Yes. RoadReady Tow dispatches towing and roadside help to Kensington 24/7 as part of the Oakland service area. Call (954) 539-7718: the operator confirms your price first and sends the nearest available provider in our network. Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes.

How much is a tow from Kensington to Oakland?+

Central Oakland is about 8 straight-line miles from Kensington, usually 9–11 road miles. At $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile, that is roughly $240–$260 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the exact price before dispatch.

Do you cover ZIP 94707?+

Yes. We cover 94707, 94708, 94530, 94706, 94709, 94720, 94702, 94804 in and around Kensington.

Can I get a jump start in Kensington?+

Yes. A jump start is $140 + tax and includes a quick battery check.

Do I need a membership for roadside help in Kensington?+

No. You pay per job, with no membership, signup fee or contract. Cancel free before a driver is dispatched.

Need help now?

Need a tow truck in Kensington?

A live operator answers. We confirm your price and arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

(954) 539-7718

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