Roadside assistance across Columbus and Central Ohio: jump starts, lockouts, fuel delivery, tire changes, and minor mechanical help, billed per call at published rates. One number solves any roadside problem.
Call (740) 812-9489Not every roadside problem requires a tow truck. Sometimes you just need a jump start, a gallon of gas, help with a flat tire, or someone to unlock your car. Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc provides roadside assistance throughout Columbus that solves these problems on the spot — no towing required and no membership to join first.
Our roadside assistance technicians carry a full complement of equipment: commercial jump packs, lockout tools, fuel containers, tire changing equipment, and basic mechanical tools. Most roadside issues are resolved within 30 minutes of arrival.
Think of us as your personal roadside mechanic. We arrive equipped to handle the most common breakdowns and get you back on the road quickly. And if the problem is beyond roadside repair, we have tow trucks standing by to take you to a shop.
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Yes. Anyone in the Columbus metro can call (740) 812-9489 and pay per service at our published rates — no plan, no card, no waiting on a motor club to find a provider. Dispatch sends the nearest equipped truck; most metro calls are reached in 20–40 minutes.
Our roadside assistance covers jump starts, lockouts, fuel delivery, tire changes, and minor mechanical help. If towing is needed, we handle that too.
No. Anyone can call and pay per service at our published rates. CONVINI VIP members get included tows to partner shops and priority dispatch on the top tiers.
Jump start, tire change and lockout are each a flat $75 plus en-route at $4 per mile from our yard and sales tax; fuel delivery is $75 plus en-route plus the fuel. After-hours and weekend surcharges apply when they apply. The online quote builder shows the exact total.
If the issue requires shop repair, we tow your vehicle to a repair facility. We can recommend trusted shops or tow to your preferred mechanic.
Most metro calls are reached in 20–40 minutes and outer communities in 40–60. Highway locations are often quicker because trucks are positioned along the interstates.
Yes. We can add coolant, check for obvious leaks, and advise whether the vehicle is safe to drive or needs towing to a repair shop.
We do not patch or plug tires at the roadside. If you have a usable spare, including a compact donut, the technician mounts it and torques the lug nuts properly so you can drive to a tire shop. With no spare, or a spare that is flat as well, we tow the car to a tire shop or anywhere else you choose. Check the spare's air pressure a couple of times a year so it is ready when you need it.
Yes. Fuel delivery is part of our roadside service: gasoline or diesel brought to a shoulder, exit ramp or parking lot. We put in enough to reach the nearest station rather than filling the tank, so plan to stop for fuel right away. Tell dispatch which fuel your vehicle takes, then wait in the car with the hazards on instead of walking along I-71 or I-270 with a gas can.
A few jobs always end with a tow or a referral. We do not plug or repair tires, and we do not cut, program or replace keys or fobs; if we cannot unlock the car, it goes to a locksmith at no additional charge for the tow. A failed alternator, a snapped belt, a major coolant leak or a transmission fault needs a repair shop. When that happens, the tow is quoted from our rate card before hookup.
Yes. Some drivers call us directly rather than wait while a motor club finds a provider. You pay per service at our published rates, and we give you an itemized receipt you can submit to your plan. Whether the plan reimburses you, and how much, depends on its terms, so check your policy or member app before you count on it.
If the car is stopped in a travel lane, call 911 first. Otherwise stay inside with your seat belt on and the hazards flashing. Before running the engine for heat, clear snow away from the tailpipe, since a blocked exhaust can push carbon monoxide into the cabin, and run it only in short spells. Then call (740) 812-9489 for a jump, fuel or a tow, and keep your phone charged while you wait.
Yes, a lockout is one of our flat-rate roadside services. The technician opens the door with professional entry tools, without damage, and you are back in. We only unlock vehicles, so a lost key or a fob that no longer starts the car is a job for a locksmith or the dealer. If a child or pet is locked inside, call 911 first, then call us.
Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc provides roadside assistance throughout the Columbus, Ohio metro area. Our services include jump starts, lockouts, fuel delivery, tire changes, and minor mechanical help — available 24/7 in Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, and Pickaway counties.
Stranded on I-70, I-71, I-270, US-33, US-23, or anywhere in the Columbus area? One call to Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc sends a fully equipped technician to diagnose and solve your roadside problem on the spot.
No membership is required to call us — you pay per service at published rates, and CONVINI VIP members get included tows and priority dispatch. Serving Dublin, Westerville, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Hilliard, Powell, Gahanna, Upper Arlington, Worthington, and all surrounding communities.
Jump starts, tire changes and lockouts: flat $75 + $4/mi en-route
Jump start, tire change and lockout are each a flat $75 plus en-route at $4 per mile from our yard. Fuel delivery is $75 plus the en-route fee plus the fuel. If you need a tow instead: $4 per en-route mile (yard to pickup) + $125 hook-up + $7 per loaded mile. Highway calls +$75; after-hours (10PM–6AM) +$150; weekend +$50; large vehicle +$100. Ohio sales tax applies.
Surcharges when they apply: after-hours (10PM–6AM) +$150, weekend +$50, large vehicle +$100. Ohio sales tax is added based on the pickup county.
Pay by cash, debit or credit card, or online by card through Stripe (3% card fee). Booking by phone adds a $35 scheduling fee that the online quote builder waives. Veterans: 10% off with a military or VA ID, applied by the driver when you show it.
These are industry-standard full retail rates. You can get our VIP customer rates by downloading our ROADSIDE app through the VIP Program.
Build an exact quote online — it uses this same published rate card.
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Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc (dba Columbus Roadside Towing).
Corporate office (private, no walk-ins): 3879 Regatta Ct, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Tow yard & impound lot: 1620 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
(740) 812-9489 · chris@columbusroadsidetowing.com