Light-duty tow base $75-$125 plus $2.50-$5/mi; medium-duty $150-$300 + $5-$8/mi; heavy-duty $400-$900 + $8-$15/mi. Winching, recovery, and after-hours add fees.
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A motor-club membership ($40-$100/yr) usually pays for itself after one tow.
Typical total runs $0–$0 nationally, with parts around $0–$0 and labor $0–$0.
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A motor-club membership ($40-$100/yr) usually pays for itself after one tow.
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