Need a tow truck near you in Corpus Christi? Call Quick Tow Corpus Christi at (858) 925-5546. A live dispatcher answers 24/7, average arrival is 30 to 45 minutes, and you get a flat rate quoted before the truck rolls. There are no surprise fees when the driver shows up. You say where you are, we tell you the price, and a truck heads your way.

What happens when you call

The phone is answered by a real dispatcher, not a voicemail or an automated system. That matters when you’re sitting on the shoulder of SPID at midnight or waiting next to a flat on the Harbor Bridge.

When you call, the dispatcher asks three things: your location, what’s wrong with the vehicle, and where you want it taken. From that information you get a quoted price. If you agree, the truck is dispatched. The driver calls or texts when they’re close.

We dispatch in both English and Spanish. If Spanish is easier for you, the conversation happens in Spanish from start to finish. That includes the price quote, the destination, and any questions about the vehicle.

Average arrival across Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend area is 30 to 45 minutes. On major corridors like I-37 or US-181, it’s often faster. Remote areas like Padre Island or south of Kingsville may take a few minutes longer.

Services we run in Corpus Christi

Quick Tow Corpus Christi handles a wide range of tow and roadside calls.

Emergency towing. Accident scenes, breakdowns, disabled vehicles, anything that needs to come off the road. We coordinate with you on delivery location: a repair shop, a dealership, your home, or a storage facility.

Flatbed towing. The preferred option for low-clearance vehicles, AWD/4WD vehicles, luxury cars, and anything where dragging the drive wheels is a bad idea. The car rides on the bed, not on its tires.

Heavy-duty towing. We handle larger vehicles including trucks, vans, RVs, and commercial equipment. Call to confirm capacity for oversized loads.

Motorcycle towing. Motorcycles need specialized rigging and tie-down equipment. We carry it.

Boat trailer towing. Common along the Coastal Bend. If your trailer breaks down heading to or from the Laguna Madre or the bay, we can bring the rig in.

Jump start. Dead battery? A jump start takes about 15 minutes once the truck arrives. If the battery won’t hold a charge, we can tow you to a shop.

Lockout service. Locked your keys inside? We use tools that open the door without damaging the vehicle.

Flat tire. If you have a spare and can’t mount it yourself, we mount it. If there’s no spare, we tow.

Fuel delivery. Ran dry on I-37 or US-77? We bring enough fuel to get you to the nearest station.

Winch-out and recovery. Stuck in sand on Padre Island, off the road on SH-44, or nose-down in a bar ditch on US-181? Winch recovery gets the vehicle back on solid ground before the tow.

The corridors where Corpus Christi calls come from

Certain roads generate the most tow calls in the Coastal Bend. If you break down on one of them, you’re not alone.

SPID (SH-358) runs east-west through the heart of Corpus Christi. High speed, high volume, and long stretches with no nearby shoulders. If your car dies on SPID, get as far right as possible, turn on your hazards, and call.

I-37 connects Corpus Christi to San Antonio. It’s a long, fast road with heavy truck traffic, especially near the interchange at US-181. Breakdowns here happen in both directions and at all hours.

US-181 and the Harbor Bridge cross Corpus Christi Bay and connect to Portland. The Harbor Bridge itself offers limited shoulder and no safe place to wait. If you break down mid-bridge, call immediately and stay in your vehicle with hazards on until help arrives.

Crosstown Expressway (SH-286) runs north-south and funnels traffic between the south side and downtown. Like SPID, it moves fast and breakdowns create traffic problems quickly.

US-77 is the main artery north toward Robstown and Kingsville. It’s a two-lane highway in stretches and the shoulder disappears in some sections.

SH-44 heads west toward Robstown and Alice. Rural enough that cell service can be spotty and waits for roadside help can feel long. Call as soon as you know you’re in trouble.

Towns and areas we cover

Quick Tow Corpus Christi serves Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend communities.

Corpus Christi proper including downtown, the south side, the north side, Calallen, and the port area.

Flour Bluff between the city and the island. A busy residential and commercial zone that generates steady tow calls.

Padre Island including North Padre and the National Seashore area. Sand recoveries are common here. If you go off the pavement onto the beach, the winch truck comes prepared.

Portland just across the Harbor Bridge in San Patricio County. We cross the bridge.

Robstown on US-77/SH-44 west of the city. Rural roads, farm equipment traffic, and the occasional vehicle that ends up in a bar ditch.

Kingsville about 40 miles southwest on US-77. We cover it. Arrival time will be on the longer end.

Rockport and Aransas Pass up the coast on SH-35. Fishing and tourism traffic means breakdowns happen year-round.

Sinton, Odem, Beeville, and the smaller towns. If you’re stranded somewhere in the Coastal Bend and not sure we cover it, call. The dispatcher can tell you immediately.

What a tow costs in Corpus Christi

Pricing is flat-rate and quoted before the truck moves. For a standard local tow inside Corpus Christi, expect roughly $75 to $125. That covers hook-up and the first several miles.

Beyond that base, mileage runs approximately $4 per mile. So a tow from Kingsville to a shop in Corpus Christi (about 40 miles) would run around $155 to $205 depending on exact pickup and drop-off points.

Specialty services like winch-outs, heavy-duty towing, and after-midnight calls may carry different rates. The dispatcher tells you the number before anything is confirmed. You only agree if it works for you.

There are no hidden fees added at delivery.

Frequently asked questions

How fast can a tow truck get to me in Corpus Christi?

Average arrival is 30 to 45 minutes for most of Corpus Christi and close-in areas like Flour Bluff and Portland. Padre Island, Robstown, and longer distances may run 45 to 60 minutes. When you call, the dispatcher gives you an estimated arrival time based on where you are and where the nearest available truck is.

Do you offer 24-hour towing in Corpus Christi?

Yes. The phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. If you need a tow at 3 a.m. on a Sunday, call (858) 925-5546. A live dispatcher answers.

Can you tow my car to any shop in Corpus Christi?

You choose where the vehicle goes. That could be a specific dealership, an independent shop, your home, or anywhere else in the coverage area. If you don’t have a preferred shop, the dispatcher can suggest options near your drop-off area.

What should I do while waiting for a tow truck on a busy road?

Move the vehicle as far off the travel lane as possible. Turn on your hazard lights. If you’re on a high-speed corridor like SPID or I-37 and there’s a safe way to exit the road, do it. If you can’t, stay inside the vehicle with your seatbelt fastened. Step outside only if it’s clearly safer than staying in.

Do you handle winch-outs on Padre Island beach?

Yes. Sand recoveries are a regular call for us. If your vehicle is stuck in beach sand on North Padre or near the National Seashore, call with your location as specifically as possible. The driver comes prepared with the right rigging.

Is there a fee just for showing up?

No. The quoted rate is the total rate. There’s no separate hook-up fee stacked on top of a mileage rate. One flat number, quoted before the truck rolls, covers the job.