After a collision in Davie, get everyone safe and let emergency responders do their work first, then call Davie Towing Service at (954) 758-5905 with the vehicle, its location and where it needs to go. Other local operators publish about $50–$350 for a standard tow and $50–$375 for a winch-out, so ask for the total before the hook-up.
A crash changes who decides what happens to the car. The police report, your insurer and your own plans for repair all have a say, and the tow driver is the person who has to load the vehicle and move it. The cleaner the information you hand over on the first call, the fewer surprises at the yard.
Call (954) 758-5905 once the scene is stable and you are out of traffic. Say whether the vehicle rolls, whether it sits on the road or has left it, and whether a wheel is turned or a fluid is leaking.
Who decides where the wrecked car goes?
You do, unless police direct otherwise at the scene. Before the truck arrives, decide between a body shop, your insurer's preferred lot or your own driveway, and name that address to the driver.
If you cannot choose yet, ask where the car would be stored and what storage costs per day. A car left at a yard with no plan is the most common way a tow bill grows.
What does it cost to recover a vehicle in Davie?
These are market figures, not a quote from Davie Towing Service. Operators near Davie typically publish $50–$350 for a standard tow and $50–$375 for a winch-out, which is the pull needed when a car is off the pavement or in a ditch. Short hauls of 5 to 10 miles generally sit at $50–$125.
The range is wide because recovery depends on where the car ended up and how it must be lifted. Call and ask for the figure that fits your vehicle and your location, and get it before work starts.
What should you record before the car is moved?
Once it is safe, take a few minutes with your phone.
- Photos of all four corners of the car and the surrounding road
- The other driver's plate, insurer and policy number
- The report number, if police attended
- Anything valuable or personal to take out of the car
Should I call a tow truck or my insurance first?
Call emergency responders first if anyone is hurt or the road is blocked. After that, either order works, but you need the tow destination settled either way. Your insurer can tell you which shops and lots they will pay for.
What if my car is off the road or stuck in a ditch?
Say so on the first call, because it may need a winch-out rather than a plain hook-up. Other local operators publish $50–$375 for winch-outs, so ask for the price of that step separately.
Can I get my belongings out of the wrecked car?
Yes, and it is easier before the tow than after. Take your documents, phone chargers and valuables at the scene, once it is safe to reach them.