How much does a towing service cost in Stuttgart?

The main price factors

These points determine what a call-out costs:

• The journey to you and the distance to the destination
• Type and weight of the vehicle, for example a car or a van
• Work on site: can the vehicle still roll, does it need to be recovered, are any wheels locked?
• Time of day: call-outs at night, at weekends or on public holidays are often more expensive in this industry
• Waiting time at the scene, for example while the accident is being recorded
• Storage, if the vehicle cannot go straight to the garage

Breakdown assistance is often cheaper than towing

If the car starts again after a jump start, or a tyre can be changed, there is no need for transport. That is why we first ask on the phone exactly what has happened.

More on breakdown assistance

Who pays

After a breakdown, you pay for the call-out yourself, unless an automobile club or breakdown cover (Schutzbrief) covers the costs. Check with them beforehand whether you may hire a service yourself.

After an accident that was not your fault, the other driver's motor liability insurance usually pays for the towing and a reasonable period of storage.

Who pays after the accident?

What to ask on the phone

Before a towing service sets off, you should clarify these points:

• What the call-out is likely to cost
• What is included in the price, for example the journey to you and transport to the destination
• Whether there are surcharges for nights or weekends
• Whether you will get an invoice for your insurer

Be wary of unclear offers

Do not let anyone pressure you into anything at the accident scene. A reputable business gives you its name, address and phone number and issues a proper invoice. You will find our details in the legal notice.

What we charge

Call us and briefly describe the situation. We will tell you what to expect before we set off.