Roadside Assistance & Towing Near Me in Philadelphia, PA

Need roadside assistance in Philadelphia right now? I Need Roadside connects you with verified local roadside and towing providers, 24 hours a day.

Core roadside services are $49. Typical ETA: 10–20 minutes, depending on location, traffic, weather and provider availability.

Request from your phone, review available provider information where offered, and follow your job from request to completion.

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Roadside services in Philadelphia

Mobile tire service

Spare tire installation, supported puncture repair, mobile tire replacement and difficult lug situations. Core service $49; a replacement tire is an additional cost.

Jump start & battery service

Dead or weak battery, no-start situations and mobile battery replacement where available. Core service $49; a replacement battery is an additional cost.

Car lockout service

Keys locked in the cabin or trunk, or the vehicle running with the keys inside. Core service $49.

Towing

When the vehicle cannot be safely repaired where it sits. $75 for the first 4 miles, then $19 per additional mile.

Fuel delivery

Ran out of fuel? Supported fuel delivery is $49 plus the cost of the fuel where applicable.

Winch-out / recovery

Vehicle stuck in supported mud, snow, grass or a shoulder situation? Recovery may be available depending on location and provider equipment.

How it works

  1. 1
    Share your location

    Enter the vehicle's address or use your current location.

  2. 2
    Pick the service

    Choose the roadside problem that matches the situation.

  3. 3
    Choose or match with a provider

    Where provider selection is available, review provider information and choose — or let I Need Roadside match your request automatically.

  4. 4
    Track the job

    Follow available ETA and status updates from your phone. Typical ETA: 10–20 minutes.

  5. 5
    Pay and release

    Payment is handled securely through I Need Roadside. After the work is completed, confirm it and release payment.

Philadelphia roadside pricing

Core roadside services (jump start, tire change, tire repair, lockout)$49
Battery replacement$49 + battery cost
Mobile tire replacement$49 + tire cost
Towing (first 4 miles)$75
Towing (each additional mile)$19

The booking or quote flow shows the applicable amount before you pay.

Local conditions Philadelphia drivers deal with

Requests in Philadelphia come from ordinary places rather than dramatic ones: a shopping center lot in the middle of errands; a residential street with tight curbside parking; a university-area lot or street during the school year.

Drivers traveling on routes such as I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), I-95 and I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) in Philadelphia may be stopped where there is little room to work, so tell us exactly where the vehicle is when you request help.

Batteries here get worked from both directions — summer heat wears them down and the first cold snap is often when the weakness finally shows up as a no-start. Seasonal pavement damage and pressure swings both play a role here, so slow leaks and pothole damage are common through the year.

Weather here can change quickly. Keep your hazards on, stay buckled in the vehicle while traffic is moving, and step out only on the side away from traffic.

Providers taking Philadelphia requests cover areas including University City, Fox Chase and Burholme, Torresdale, Bustleton, Olney, North Philadelphia West, Kensington / Olde Kensington, Northern Liberties.

Roadside help across Philadelphia

Philadelphia driving is a mix of interstate, narrow row-home streets, and old surface roads. The Schuylkill Expressway and I-95 through the city are tight, fast, and short on shoulder, so a flat tire or a no-start there is a very different job from the same problem in a Northeast Philly parking lot. We handle both, and we ask where exactly you're stopped so the right equipment shows up the first time.

Center City and University City calls are usually lockouts, dead batteries in garages, and flats from potholes and curbside parking. In South Philly, Kensington, and the Northeast, most calls are batteries that finally quit and tires that go down overnight on street-parked cars. Winter cold snaps and summer heat both spike battery failures here.

Local conditions that affect the job

Row-home street parking
Cars parked inches apart make tire work tight. Tell us the block and side of the street so the provider can plan access.
Garages and low clearance
Center City parking garages limit tow truck height. Vehicles often have to be moved out before a tow.
Pothole season
Late winter and early spring bring bent wheels and sidewall damage, which usually means a tire replacement rather than a plug.

Surrounding areas served from Philadelphia

These ZIP codes sit outside the city limits but are commonly covered by providers taking requests here:

17110189661897419007190181901919036

Roadside service or a tow?

Many problems can be solved where the vehicle is sitting.

Won't start
Usually a jump start, sometimes a battery replacement.
Flat tire
Spare installation, a supported repair, or a replacement tire brought to you.
Keys locked inside
Vehicle-entry assistance.
Out of fuel
Fuel delivery.
Unsafe to drive
Towing to the shop or destination you choose.

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Specific roadside services in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA roadside FAQ

How much is roadside assistance in Philadelphia?

Core supported roadside services are $49. Products such as tires, batteries and fuel, plus towing, are priced separately.

How fast can a provider arrive?

Typical roadside ETA is 10–20 minutes, depending on your location, traffic, weather and provider availability.

Can I choose my provider?

Where provider-selection functionality is available, yes. You can review available provider information and choose, or use automatic matching.

Is service available 24 hours in Philadelphia?

I Need Roadside accepts requests 24 hours a day. Actual provider availability varies by location, time, traffic, weather and demand.

How much is towing?

$75 covers the first 4 miles, then $19 per additional mile. Enter your pickup point and destination to see the amount before booking.

When do I pay?

Payment is handled securely through I Need Roadside. After the service is completed, you confirm the work and release payment.

Can I request service for a family member?

Yes. Provide the correct vehicle location and details, and make sure someone is with the vehicle.

What payment methods are accepted?

Payment is handled securely through I Need Roadside at checkout. Where offered and approved, eligible customers may use supported flexible-payment options such as Klarna or Afterpay.

What if the provider can't fix the problem?

If the vehicle cannot be safely serviced roadside, towing may be the appropriate next step and is priced separately.

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