Tow Truck Cost Los Angeles No Insurance: What You'll Pay Right Now: Quick Guide
Quick takeaway: Stranded in LA with no insurance? Here's exactly what a tow truck will cost you out of pocket and how to keep that number as low as possible. Originally published on Tow With The Flow . ``` Quick Answer: Without insurance in Los Angeles, expect to pay $75 to $125 for a hookup fee plus $5 to $12 per mile after that. A short 5-mile tow runs $100 to $185. A 15-mile tow across town can hit $250 to $320 or more. Freeway breakdowns, after-hours calls, and flatbed requirements all push the number higher. Cash or card, you pay before the driver unhooks your car. What To Do Get your car to a safe position first. If you broke down on a freeway or surface street, hazard lights on immediately. If you can coast to a parking lot or side street, do it. Towing from a private lot or quiet street is cheaper and safer than a live-lane pickup on the 405 or 101. Read more on what to do when your car broke down on the freeway . Call at least two tow companies before you commit. ...