Towing rates
Police authorized rates are set by the county. Everything else gets a real number before the truck rolls.
The rates are not ours to set
When a tow is authorized by law enforcement, the rate is regulated by the county. Wimberley Towing does not set it, cannot discount it, and cannot mark it up. Publishing it is simply the honest thing to do, and almost nobody else in this market does.
| Agency | Police authorized tow, starting at |
|---|---|
| Hays County Sheriff’s Office | $272 |
| Blanco County Sheriff’s Office | $300 |
These are starting rates for vehicles towed at the request of law enforcement. Hookup, mileage, and special circumstances can add to them. Dispatch will give you the real number before a truck rolls.
Non-police tows are quoted before we start
If law enforcement did not order the tow, the rate is not regulated, so we quote it. You get the number on the phone, before a truck leaves the yard, and it does not change on arrival.
What moves the price is distance, the class of truck the job actually needs, and whether the vehicle is on the pavement. A winch-out is not a tow, and a loaded semi is not a sedan. Tell dispatch where you are, what you are driving, and whether the vehicle is still on the road, and you will get an accurate number rather than a hopeful one.
We accept cash, credit and debit cards, and insurance claims. Shops, dealerships, and fleets can set up a corporate account with approved credit.
Questions we get asked
Straight answers, before you call.
Why is a Blanco County tow more expensive than a Hays County tow?
Because the two counties set different rates. Hays County starts a police authorized tow at $272 and Blanco County starts at $300. The company does not choose those numbers, and the same truck and the same driver can be either price depending on which agency ordered the tow and where you were standing.
Is $272 what I will actually pay?
It is the starting point for a police authorized tow in Hays County. Hookup, mileage, and special circumstances can add to it. For any tow that law enforcement did not order, dispatch gives you a full estimate before the truck rolls, so there is no guessing either way.
What makes a tow cost more?
Distance, and the class of truck the job needs. A heavy duty recovery uses different equipment from a flatbed, and a winch-out is a recovery rather than a tow. Being off the pavement is usually the single biggest factor.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. We accept insurance claims, along with cash and credit or debit cards. Fleets and shops can run an account with approved credit.