Emergency towing in El Paso
Quick Tow EP is a referral line for drivers in the El Paso metro who need a tow. Call (915) 320-5573 and you're connected with an independent, separately licensed local tow operator. That operator quotes a price before any work starts, does the job, and you pay them directly. Quick Tow EP owns no trucks and sets no prices. It's a way to reach a licensed tow company when your car is stuck, disabled, or undriveable on an El Paso road.
What it covers
- Cars that won't start or have a dead battery
- Vehicles disabled after a crash on El Paso roads
- Flat tires when you can't change it safely
- Cars stuck in sand, mud, or off-road
- Vehicles that need a tow to a shop or home
- Light-duty tows for cars, pickups, and SUVs
When you need it
- Your car stalls on I-10 or Loop 375 during rush hour
- A monsoon storm floods the road and your car won't move
- You're stuck on the shoulder of US-54 with traffic flying by
- Your battery dies in a parking lot on Mesa Street in summer heat
- A fender-bender on Dyer Street leaves your car undriveable
- You're in Sunland Park and need a tow back into El Paso
Emergency Towing on El Paso roads
El Paso driving means long stretches of freeway and sudden weather. I-10 is the main spine, and breakdowns cluster on it, on Loop 375 with its Border Highway, Joe Battle, and Transmountain segments, on US-54 Patriot Freeway, on Spur 601 Liberty Expressway, and on Mesa Street. Summer highs normally run mid to upper 90s and the July normal is 96.1 F, which is hard on batteries. Monsoon season from July to September brings short, intense storms and flash flooding, and about 12 inches of moving water can carry a small car. Spring dust and wind cut visibility on I-10.
Jurisdiction matters for what happens after the tow. Inside El Paso city limits, City Code Chapter 12.54 caps nonconsent tows and sets the rules. Outside the city in Texas, like Socorro, Horizon City, or Canutillo, TDLR statewide maximums apply. In New Mexico, including Sunland Park and Santa Teresa, New Mexico rules apply and no Texas figure carries over. Fort Bliss has its own installation rules. If police order the tow, your car may go to the city lot at 11615 Railroad Drive. If you call for the tow yourself, the operator you hire sets the price.
How the price works
A tow you request yourself is priced by the independent operator you hire, and that operator quotes before work starts. If police order the tow inside El Paso city limits, City Code 12.54.020 caps it at $100 light duty, $350 medium duty, or $450 heavy duty, plus up to $25 for dollies. Outside El Paso city limits in Texas, TDLR statewide maximums apply instead. New Mexico tows follow New Mexico rules, and no Texas figure applies there.
Common questions
Who actually shows up when I call (915) 320-5573?
You're connected with an independent, separately licensed local tow operator. That operator owns the truck, quotes the price, does the work, and you pay them directly. Quick Tow EP is a referral line only. It owns no trucks, holds no towing license, and sets no prices. Ask the operator for their TDLR license number and confirm the quoted price before you agree to the tow.
My car broke down on I-10. What should I tell the operator?
Give your exact location: the freeway, direction of travel, and nearest cross street or exit. Say the make, model, and whether it's front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive. Mention if it's on the shoulder, in a travel lane, or leaking or smoking. Say whether police or fire are on scene. If you have roadside coverage through an insurer or motor club, call them first so the tow is covered under your plan.
Where does my car go if police order the tow in El Paso?
The City of El Paso Municipal Vehicle Storage Facility is at 11615 Railroad Drive, El Paso, TX 79934, phone (915) 212-0205. It's operated for the city by UR Vehicle Management Solutions and is open 24 hours. Call the lot before you drive out to confirm your car is there and ask what documents they require. Bring a federal or state photo ID plus registration, title, or insurance, and payment.
What does a nonconsent tow cost inside El Paso city limits?
City Code 12.54.020 caps nonconsent tows at $100 for light duty, $350 for medium duty, and $450 for heavy duty, plus up to $25 for dollies. If you're at the scene and don't want the tow, there's no charge if the car isn't hooked up yet. If it's hooked but not towed away, it's released for half the regular fee. Outside city limits in Texas, TDLR statewide maximums apply instead.
I'm in Sunland Park, NM. Do Texas tow rules apply?
No. Sunland Park, Santa Teresa, Chaparral, and Anthony NM fall under the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code and 18.3.12 NMAC, not Texas TDLR rules. No New Mexico dollar figure is published here. Call the agency or lot that handled the tow for the rules and fees that apply. If your car is towed into Texas, the rules of where it ends up may matter, so ask the operator.
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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.