Long-distance towing from Boston is usually priced by the mile. Other local providers publish roughly $75–$600 for a fifty-mile tow, with the top end driven by distance and vehicle. Call Boston Towing Service with the pickup spot, destination and vehicle, and ask for the full price before the truck leaves.
Past about fifty miles, tow pricing stops behaving like a local call. Other providers near Boston publish anywhere from $75 to $600 for a fifty-mile run, which tells you the quote depends on the vehicle, the route and how the job is billed, not on a standard rate.
Those are market figures, not a quote from Boston Towing Service. The shop is at 9 New Washington St in Somerville, and the line is answered Mon–Fri Open 24 hours, closed Sat–Sun.
What should I confirm before the truck leaves?
Ask for the total in one number, with any per-mile charge, tolls and fuel included. A low price per mile can hide a long minimum.
Give the drop-off address and say whether the receiving shop is open when the truck arrives, since a car left outside a closed shop can be a problem of its own.
- Vehicle year, make and model.
- Whether it rolls, steers and shifts.
- Pickup spot, such as a driveway, a garage, or a shoulder.
Is it cheaper to tow my car or ship it?
For a single car over a long route, a transport carrier can be cheaper than a dedicated tow, though it is slower and you wait for pickup and delivery windows. A tow makes more sense when the car cannot wait, is not running, or is only going to a shop a day's drive away.
If the car is worth less than the tow, compare the quote against what a scrapper or buyer will pay for it where it sits.
Does a longer tow still cover a Boston pickup?
Boston Towing Service lists 22 service areas around Boston. A pickup inside one of them and a destination well outside it is the typical long-distance job, so say both ends when you call.
How much does a 50-mile tow cost near Boston?
Other local providers publish between $75 and $600 for that distance. That is a market range, not a quote, and the price you get depends on the vehicle and the route.
Will my insurance cover a long tow?
Some roadside coverage caps the distance it will pay for. Check your policy for a mileage limit before you book, and ask the insurer which shops it covers.
Can you tow a car that does not run?
Yes, in general, but say so when you call. A vehicle that will not roll or steer needs different loading equipment and takes longer to secure.