El Paso Towing and Impound Guides
Straight answers for El Paso drivers, from the city fee caps to the Railroad Drive impound lot. Guides cover both sides of the Texas and New Mexico line. Call (915) 320-5573 and a licensed local operator handles the tow.
Pricing & costs How much does a tow cost in El Paso? Three price worlds
What a tow costs in El Paso depends on who ordered it. See city caps, TDLR limits, drop fees and what moves a quote you requested yourself.
Explainers How to get your car out of impound in El Paso
Find your towed car, clear any police hold, bring the right documents, and pay the lot. Steps for the city URVMS lot, private lots, and Sheriff tows.
Explainers My car was towed in El Paso: how to find it fast
Car gone in El Paso? Check the tow sign, search the URVMS database or call (915) 212-0205 for police tows, and verify the company on TDLR before you pay.
Junk & abandoned How to report an abandoned vehicle in El Paso: which channel fits
Match the situation to the right channel: EPPD non-emergency, 311 Junk Vehicles, or the county. What to note, what happens next, and when to call a tow.
Safety Broke down on US-54 Patriot Freeway in El Paso: what to do
Car died on US-54 Patriot Freeway? Get to the shoulder or next exit, call for a tow, and know your rights before an unsolicited truck shows up.
Explainers How long does a tow truck take in El Paso? What decides the wait
No one can promise a tow time in El Paso. Here is what actually decides the wait, from your location to traffic, weather and truck type.
Service guides What roadside assistance covers in El Paso and where the limits hit
What roadside plans cover in El Paso, what they exclude, how dollar caps and claim counts work, and how to check your own policy before you call.
Explainers Can your car be towed for expired registration in Texas?
Yes, El Paso police can tow a car with expired registration. Here is the Texas five-day rule, apartment limits, fees, and how to get your car back.
Explainers Texas private property towing sign rules: an El Paso checklist
A Texas sign checklist for El Paso lots and drivers: size, height, placement, wording, 24-hour phone, and how to challenge a tow you think was wrong.
Explainers Can a tow company keep your belongings in Texas? El Paso answers
Texas rules let you reach personal property in a stored car without paying a fee. Here is how access works at El Paso lots and what to do if you are refused.
Pricing & costs Are towing fees regulated in Texas? What El Paso drivers should know
Texas caps nonconsent tow, drop and storage fees, but a tow you request yourself is priced by the operator. Here is how El Paso drivers can check a bill.
Junk & abandoned How to remove an abandoned car from your El Paso property
A stranger's car on your El Paso lot? Learn when it counts as abandoned, the police and private-tow routes, and the paperwork that protects you.
Pricing & costs What a long distance tow from El Paso really costs
What drives a long distance tow quote from El Paso, from miles and empty return to flatbed choice, plus the questions to ask before you book.
Junk & abandoned How to junk a car in Texas: El Paso paperwork guide
Junking a car in El Paso starts with a signed title, date and odometer. File the transfer notice within 30 days and keep your plates.
Junk & abandoned Cash for junk cars in El Paso: get a fair offer, avoid problems
How to get a fair cash offer for a junk car in El Paso, what changes the price, and the paperwork that protects you after the sale.
Explainers Does car insurance cover towing in Texas? An El Paso guide
Towing coverage is an add-on with a dollar cap. See how Texas policies handle breakdowns, crashes, storage fees, and El Paso city impounds.
Explainers Can I tow a car parked in my spot in El Paso?
Who can tow a car from your assigned spot in El Paso, the steps to take, and the liability risk if you get it wrong. A plain guide.
Explainers Apartment towed my guest's car in Texas: El Paso tenant guide
Your El Paso apartment towed your guest's car. Learn the Texas parking rules, sign requirements, how to get the car back, and how to fight a bad tow.
Explainers Car blocking my driveway in El Paso: what to do
Someone parked across your El Paso driveway? Learn the steps, when to call EPPD non-emergency, and why you can't hire a tow off the street yourself.
Explainers Know your rights when your car is towed in Texas
A step-by-step rights checklist for a car towed in El Paso or Texas: hook-up rules, drop fee caps, yard access, bills, hearings, and complaints.
Explainers Illegal private property tow in Texas: an El Paso guide
Was your car towed illegally in El Paso? Check the signs, the notice, the fees and the deadlines, then dispute it in justice court.
Pricing & costs Cost to get your car out of impound in El Paso
What getting a car out of an El Paso impound really costs: tow caps, TDLR storage, city fees, card fees, and how to keep the bill down.
Service guides How to tow an electric car in El Paso: flatbed basics
Most EVs should ride on a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground. Here is what to tell the dispatcher in El Paso and what to confirm before the hook.
Service guides How to enable Tesla transport mode before a tow in El Paso
A step-by-step checklist to enable Tesla transport mode before a tow truck arrives, plus what to do if the screen is dead or the setting won't appear.
Service guides RV towing in El Paso: what to tell the operator before the truck rolls
Broken down in an RV near El Paso? Tell the operator your class, length, weight, axles and hitch, then confirm the price and your coverage in writing.
Service guides Roadside assistance without a membership in El Paso
No membership needed for a tow in El Paso. Compare pay-per-call, plans, and coverage you may already have, plus free HERO patrol limits.
Troubleshooting Weekend jump start in El Paso: what to do when your car won't start
Dead battery on a Saturday or Sunday in El Paso? Learn safe self-jump steps, when a jump won't fix it, and how to get help fast.
Service guides How to tow a low clearance car in El Paso without scraping
Lowered, sports, exotic, or classic car? Learn what to tell the tow operator, how flatbed loading works, and what to check before and after.
Explainers El Paso towing ordinance 2026: what drivers need to know
El Paso's 2026 towing ordinance targets uncalled tow trucks at crash scenes. City fee caps did not change. Here's what you can be charged.
Safety Tow truck showed up at my El Paso crash and I didn't call
A tow truck nobody called pulls up after your El Paso crash. You don't have to hand over the car. Tell the officer, and know your rights under city code.
Explainers Can someone else get my car out of impound in El Paso, Texas?
Yes, with the right paperwork. Here is who can pick up a car from the El Paso city lot or a Texas VSF, and what the person going needs to bring.
Explainers What happens if you never pick up your car from impound in Texas
Skip your impounded car in El Paso and storage keeps adding until notices run out and the vehicle may go to public auction. Here is the timeline.
Service guides Free roadside assistance in El Paso: what TxDOT HERO covers
TxDOT's HERO program gives free roadside help on I-10, Loop 375 and US 54 in El Paso County. See what it covers, its hours, and what to do when it can't help.
Pricing & costs Need a tow in El Paso but have no money? Start here
Broke down in El Paso with no cash for a tow? Check free HERO help, insurance towing coverage, price quotes before dispatch, and selling a dead car.
Local towing Fort Bliss towing: on-post options and what to do next
Fort Bliss Auto Crafts tows for DOD ID cardholders Tuesday to Saturday. Here's who to call on post, after hours, and how Texas tow yard rules work.
Seasonal Dust storm in El Paso and your car breaks down: what to do
Blowing dust on I-10 or Loop 375 and the car quits? Pull off, lights off, foot off the brake, call 911 if you're in a lane, then tow once visibility returns.
Service guides How to get a motorcycle towed in El Paso without damage
Learn how to get a motorcycle towed in El Paso without damage: flatbed or trailer, soft straps, what to tell the operator, and what insurance covers.
Need a tow in El Paso?
Call (915) 320-5573 to reach an independent, licensed local tow operator who quotes the job and does the work.