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Tow Truck & Roadside Assistance in Charleston, SC

A live operator answers, your price is confirmed before anyone is sent, and help typically arrives in 30-45 minutes. Serving Downtown Charleston, South of Broad, French Quarter, Wagener Terrace and all of Charleston.

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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 Charleston

Charleston is beautiful, crowded and low, with streets that flood during king tides and heavy rain. We help visitors locked out downtown, commuters stuck on I-26 and the Ravenel Bridge, staff at MUSC and families on James Island and in West Ashley. RoadReady Tow covers Charleston from South of Broad to North Charleston.

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

Major roads we cover in Charleston

  • I-26: Runs northwest from downtown.
  • I-526: The partial loop around the city.
  • US-17: Runs along the coast and across the Ravenel Bridge.
  • SC-30 (James Island Connector): Connects downtown with James Island.

Where we help in Charleston

We serve Downtown Charleston, South of Broad, French Quarter, Wagener Terrace, West Ashley, James Island, Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant area, North Charleston, Johns Island and the rest of Charleston County.

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Common trouble spots in Charleston

  • Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge: High and long with little room to stop.
  • Downtown streets during king tides: Low streets flood. Do not drive into standing water.
  • I-26 at rush hour: Heavy traffic into the city.

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Charleston service area and nearby cities

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

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Charleston services

Charleston services and prices

Each one priced in plain numbers. On I-26 or I-526, tell us your direction and nearest exit.

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

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 Charleston

Tidal flooding and heavy rain flood downtown streets.

Hurricane season brings storms and evacuations.

Big events and traffic in Charleston

Spoleto Festival, tourist season and cruise days bring heavy downtown traffic.

Landmarks we serve near

Charleston International Airport, Joint Base Charleston, Ravenel Bridge, College of Charleston, MUSC, Charleston City Market, Fort Sumter ferry dock.

Charleston ZIP codes we cover

29401, 29402, 29403, 29406, 29407, 29409, 29412, 29413, 29414, 29424, 29425, 29492

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 Charleston

Charleston towing FAQ

My car stalled in flood water downtown. What should I do?+

Do not restart it. Move to safety and call us. Flooded cars usually need a flatbed, and your dispatcher confirms the price before we dispatch.

Which Charleston neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you cover?+

We cover Downtown Charleston, South of Broad, French Quarter, Wagener Terrace, West Ashley, James Island, Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant area and the rest of Charleston, including ZIP codes 29401, 29402, 29403, 29406, 29407 and 29409. If you are just outside the Charleston area, call and your dispatcher will tell you honestly whether a Charleston driver can reach you.

What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-26 or I-526?+

Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Charleston exit, mile marker or large sign on I-26 or I-526. On US-17, the closest cross street or landmark such as Charleston International Airport helps a Charleston driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-26 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.

How much does towing cost in Charleston?+

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

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

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

Can I book a tow online in Charleston?+

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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