Flatbed towing in El Paso
Quick Tow EP is a referral line for El Paso drivers who need a flatbed tow. A flatbed keeps all four wheels off the ground, which matters for AWD, 4WD, EVs, lowered cars and vehicles with damaged wheels. Call (915) 320-5573 and you're connected with an independent, separately licensed local tow operator. That operator quotes the job before work starts, and you pay them directly.
What it covers
- AWD and 4WD vehicles that need all four wheels off the ground
- EVs and hybrids with drive motors engaged at the wheels
- Lowered cars, body kits and low front splitters
- Vehicles with a flat, locked or damaged wheel
- Cars stuck in park that cannot be shifted
- Post-collision moves with visible frame or suspension damage
When you need it
- Your AWD or 4WD vehicle broke down on I-10 or Loop 375
- Your EV won't move and the battery is dead
- Your lowered car scraped a speed bump on Mesa Street
- A wheel is locked or damaged after a crash on US-54
- Your car is stuck in park in a Downtown garage
- Monsoon flooding stalled your car in the Lower Valley
Flatbed on El Paso roads
Flatbed work in El Paso starts with the street. On I-10, Loop 375, US-54 Patriot Freeway and Spur 601 Liberty Expressway, a flatbed is the clean answer for AWD, 4WD and EV calls because all four wheels stay off the pavement. On the West Side, Mesa Street and the Transmountain grade put a premium on approach angle for lowered cars. In the Lower Valley, soft river-levee shoulders near Socorro Road and the Mission Trail often mean a winch-out before the car ever loads. In Segundo Barrio, Chihuahuita and Sunset Heights, pre-war streets are narrow enough that a long rollback may not be able to turn, so tell the operator the street and the vehicle type when you call.
Jurisdiction decides the rules. Inside El Paso city limits, City Code Chapter 12.54 caps nonconsent tows. Outside the city in Texas, like Socorro, Horizon City, Canutillo or Fabens, TDLR statewide maximums apply unless that city or the county sets lower ones. On the New Mexico side, Sunland Park, Santa Teresa, Chaparral and Anthony NM follow New Mexico rules, and no dollar figure is published. Fort Bliss on post follows installation rules. A flatbed tow you request yourself is a consent tow, priced by the operator you hire. On the highway, TxDOT's free HERO program covers I-10 from Transmountain to Horizon, Loop 375 and US-54 during its posted hours.
How the price works
A flatbed tow you request yourself is a consent tow. The independent operator you're connected with quotes the job before work starts, and you pay that operator directly. Quick Tow EP sets no prices. If your car is towed without your consent inside El Paso city limits, City Code Chapter 12.54 caps the tow fee. Outside the city in Texas, TDLR statewide maximums apply unless the local city or county sets lower ones. New Mexico follows its own rules.
Common questions
Why does my AWD or 4WD vehicle need a flatbed in El Paso?
A wheel lift leaves two wheels rolling on the ground. On many AWD and 4WD vehicles that can damage the transfer case. A flatbed keeps all four wheels off the pavement, so nothing in the drivetrain turns during the move. Tell the operator your vehicle is AWD or 4WD when you call (915) 320-5573 so the right truck is sent.
Can you flatbed an EV with a dead battery in El Paso?
Yes. EV drive motors stay engaged with the wheels, so dragging with drive wheels down risks motor damage. A flatbed is the standard answer. Follow your vehicle manual's tow or transport mode to release the parking pawl. If the battery is dead, use the manufacturer's manual-release procedure. Tell the operator it's an EV so the right deck is sent.
What should I tell the operator when I call from an El Paso street?
Give the street and the vehicle. Street width and approach angle together decide which equipment fits, especially in narrow pre-war streets like Segundo Barrio, Chihuahuita and Sunset Heights. Say if the car is AWD, 4WD, an EV, lowered, has a damaged or locked wheel, or is stuck in park. That tells the operator which flatbed to send.
Where does my car go after a flatbed tow in El Paso?
It depends on who ordered the tow. If EPPD ordered it, the car may go to the City of El Paso Municipal Vehicle Storage Facility at 11615 Railroad Drive, El Paso, TX 79934. Call (915) 212-0205 before driving out to confirm the car is there and check for a hold. If you requested the tow yourself, you choose the destination shop or address.
What documents do I need to pick up my car from the Railroad Drive lot?
Bring a federal or state photo ID plus registration, title or insurance. A power of attorney, court order or rental agreement also works. Non-owners should call (915) 212-0205 first for the document list. Cash, Discover, Mastercard or Visa are accepted, and cards carry a 1.98% government fee. Call before you drive out because some vehicles have a hold.
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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.