Towing in Mission, TX
Wrecked on Expressway 83, or stuck out past La Joya? Call (956) 519-8414. Our tow line answers 24 hours a day, and when we fix the car, the tow is free.
Call any hour
Wrecks don't wait for shop hours. Our tow line answers 24 hours a day, nights and weekends included. Call the Mission number and tell us where you are. The Edinburg number answers around the clock too, so you can call whichever one you have saved.
We tow by flatbed. The whole car rides up on the bed, which matters when a wheel is bent or the front end is pushed in.
Expressway crashes and Valley traffic
Our shop sits right on the Expressway 83 frontage, the same road that carries traffic west to Peñitas and east toward McAllen. It is also signed as Interstate 2.
Hidalgo County had 16,601 reported crashes in 2024, according to TxDOT. That works out to about 45 a day. A car can look drivable after a crash and still not be safe to drive. A cracked radiator, a bent wheel, or a bumper dragging on the road is reason enough to call a tow instead of limping home.
Long tows from the western Valley
West of Mission the towns spread out. Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya, and Sullivan City, then Rio Grande City and Roma in Starr County. A tow from Roma to a shop in Mission is a long haul, and people worry about what that will cost.
We make that run. If the car is coming to us for repair, the tow is free, whether your insurance pays for the repair or you do. We also tow across the Valley and statewide, so a wreck far from home can still end up at our Mission shop.
Your rights at a Texas crash scene
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) treats a tow from an accident scene as a non-consent tow. It stays non-consent even if you sign something at the scene.
A few things are worth knowing before you sign anything on the side of the road:
- At the scene, you only sign for tow charges. Nobody can get a repair authorization out of you there.
- You and the tow operator can agree to take the car somewhere other than the storage lot, like a body shop you pick.
- If you are there when the car is towed, the operator has to give you a tow ticket. Keep it.
What a tow costs
If we repair the car, you owe nothing for the tow. That is true on an insurance claim and on a repair you pay for out of pocket.
If you only need a tow and the car is going somewhere else, ask for the price when you call, before the truck heads out. Texas caps the fees on private property tows, the kind from a parking lot. Crash tows fall under different rules, which is one more reason to know where your car is going before it leaves the scene. Check your own policy too. Some auto policies include towing or roadside coverage.
What happens when you call
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Get safe, then call
Move out of traffic if you can, and call 911 if anyone is hurt. Then call us at (956) 519-8414.
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Tell us where you are
Give us the road, which way you were headed, and the nearest exit or cross street. On the expressway, the exit number helps the driver find you fast.
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The driver loads it
The car goes up on the flatbed, and you get a tow ticket before it leaves.
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To our Mission shop
The car comes to our lot at 2510 West Expressway 83. If it shows up after hours, it waits there until we open.
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Free estimate
During shop hours we look it over, write the estimate, and send it to your adjuster if there is a claim.
Towing in Mission: questions
How much does towing cost in Mission, TX?
If we repair your car, the tow is free. For a tow only, ask for the price when you call. It depends on where you are and where the car is going.
How do I get a free tow in Texas?
Have the car towed to a shop that tows free with the repair. We do, on insurance claims and on repairs you pay for yourself. Your auto policy may also have towing coverage, so it's worth checking.
Can I choose where my car is towed after a wreck?
Yes. TDLR says the owner and the tow operator can agree to take the car somewhere other than the storage lot. Tell the driver you want it at Collision Masters, 2510 West Expressway 83, Mission.
Do you tow from Rio Grande City, Roma, and La Joya?
Yes. We tow across the Valley and statewide. If the car comes to us for repair, the tow is free no matter how far out you are.
Do you answer at night and on weekends?
Yes. The tow line answers 24 hours a day, every day. The shop itself is open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5:30 PM, so your estimate gets written once we open.
What should I sign at the scene?
Only what covers the tow. Under TDLR rules, at an accident scene you sign for tow related charges, not repairs. Ask for your tow ticket before the truck leaves.
What if I can't afford a tow?
If the car is coming to us for repair, there is no tow bill. If it is going somewhere else, call anyway and ask the price before we send a truck. Your policy's towing or roadside coverage may also pay for it.
Ready to bring your car in?
Walk in during shop hours or give us a call. No appointment needed.