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Towing starts at $139 and includes the first 4 loaded miles. Each additional loaded mile is $5. Between 9 PM and 7 AM, the base rate is $230. There is no weekend or holiday surcharge and no dispatch fee within 25 miles of Cornelius.
| Loaded miles | 7 AM – 9 PM | 9 PM – 7 AM |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 4 | $139 | $230 |
| 5 | $144 | $235 |
| 10 | $169 | $260 |
| 15 | $194 | $285 |
| 20 | $219 | $310 |
| 25 | $244 | $335 |
Charged only when the situation calls for it.
| Wheels locked or car stuck in Park — specialized wrecker rollers | +$50 |
|---|---|
| Very low clearance — custom low-profile ramps | +$25 |
| Electric vehicle | no surcharge |
Car off the road, in a ditch or in mud.
| Up to 10 ft from the road | $135 |
|---|---|
| Each additional foot | +$5 |
| 15 ft | $160 |
| 20 ft | $185 |
Pickups farther than 25 miles from Cornelius are possible; an en-route charge may apply and we quote it on the call.
Tow Truck Services in Lake Norman & Greater Charlotte
TowKing provides 24/7 towing and roadside assistance throughout Lake Norman and the Greater Charlotte area, including Cornelius, Huntersville, Davidson, Mooresville, Denver, Concord, Kannapolis and North Charlotte.
We regularly respond to breakdowns and towing calls on I-77, I-485, I-85, I-40, NC-73, NC-115, NC-150 and US-21, as well as homes, parking lots, dealerships and repair shops throughout our service area.
Most tow calls are simple. The ones that aren’t usually come down to one question: why won’t the car move? We answer that before we pull anything.
Towing an all-wheel-drive car with wheels turning on the road puts load through the transmission, transfer case and differentials. We don’t guess. Where the manufacturer provides a manual neutral release, we use it — on many cars it sits by the shifter or center console, on some Acura and Jaguar models it’s under the hood, and on some it has to be turned and locked in position or it springs back and the transmission locks again. If the car can’t go into neutral safely, it goes on the flatbed with all four wheels off the ground.
An unresponsive EV is often a dead 12-volt system, not a dead traction battery. We carry a professional-grade jump starter that can bring the low-voltage system back up so the car’s electronics will allow a safe load — we’ve started cars other operators had already given up on. We follow the manufacturer’s procedure for accessing the low-voltage system and putting the car into the mode the maker specifies for transport. We never force EV wheels to turn. There is no EV surcharge.
Dragging a car with locked wheels onto a steel bed damages tires, drivetrain and suspension. We carry skates and specialized wrecker rollers — the rollers sit under the locked wheels so the car moves while its own wheels stay still. This equipment is uncommon around here: one customer called about ten local companies looking for it, and several told him rollers like these don’t exist.
If the steering is locked and the wheels are turned, forcing the car straight won’t straighten them. We check first whether the manufacturer allows the steering to be released; if not, the car moves on skates or rollers.
We built our own low-profile ramps to cut the loading angle for sports cars, lowered cars and luxury cars with a low front bumper, splitter or side skirts. The car goes up slowly and under control so the bumper, splitter, exhaust and underbody never touch the bed.
A car with a wheel missing or a broken suspension corner isn’t automatically a refusal. A roller and a large skate positioned correctly on the affected corner support the car through loading and unloading.
Soft straps instead of chains wherever metal-to-metal contact needs to be avoided, and correct manufacturer attachment points rather than whatever is easy to reach.
The common failure is using winch power to make up for missing equipment. We recently picked up a BMW another operator had already tried to load: the wheels were locked, no rollers or skates were used, and the front suspension was used as a winching point. By the time we arrived the front wheels sat wrong and the suspension components were visibly damaged. We photographed the existing damage and showed the owner before touching the car.
24/7 emergency towing for cars, SUVs, and light trucks. Fast response, safe transport, and reliable service when it matters most.
Jump starts, tire changes, lockouts, fuel delivery, and more. Quick help to get you back on the road without unnecessary delays.
Accident recovery, winch-outs, and vehicle extraction done safely and professionally. Your vehicle is handled with maximum care and attention.
Light-duty towing, flatbed service, and accident recovery for cars, SUVs, and light trucks. Safe, professional transport available 24/7.
Jump starts, tire changes, lockouts, and fuel delivery. Fast on-site help to get you back on the road quickly.
When you call TowKing, you work directly with the owner. Personal care, honest service, and full responsibility every time.
Looking for a local towing company or tow truck near you? TowKing provides 24/7 towing and roadside assistance across Lake Norman and the Greater Charlotte area.
Arrival times
Our trucks move throughout the service area during the day, so a Mooresville call can sometimes be reached faster than a Cornelius one. These are typical arrival times when a truck is available and traffic is normal — not guarantees.
During rush hour, a call in Huntersville or Mooresville can take 35–40 minutes. If we’re already on a job, we calculate a realistic ETA based on the truck’s current location, remaining drive time and traffic — and tell you before you book. We don’t promise 30 minutes when the actual wait will be much longer.
| Cornelius | 10–20 min |
|---|---|
| Davidson | 15–25 min |
| Huntersville | 20–30 min |
| Mooresville | 25–35 min |
| Denver | 25–35 min |
| Troutman | 30–35 min |
Where we work
The I-77 corridor is one of our most common service areas, including exits 19, 21, 25, 28, 33 and 36 and the stretches between them. In Mooresville, we regularly respond along NC-150 / River Highway; around Huntersville and Denver, along NC-73 and NC-115. We also respond to homes, apartment complexes, shopping centers, parking lots, dealerships and repair shops throughout the area.
No dispatch fee within 25 miles of Cornelius. We provide towing up to 100 air miles from Cornelius within North Carolina.
TowKing is a locally owned towing and roadside assistance company based in Cornelius, NC, serving Lake Norman and the Greater Charlotte area.
We provide 24/7 towing, roadside assistance and specialized vehicle recovery using flatbed and wheel-lift tow trucks, along with equipment for locked wheels, low-clearance vehicles and other difficult towing situations.
Quick arrival from 30 minutes depending on location. No waiting, no excuses — help when you need it most.
Day or night, weekdays or weekends — we’re always ready to help. Emergency towing and roadside assistance anytime.
Clean, well-maintained flatbed and towing equipment. Safe transport for all types of vehicles.
Your vehicle is handled with precision and care — as if it were our own.
How it works
From the first call to the car sitting where you asked — here is exactly what happens, and what we check at each stage.
Tell us where the vehicle is and where it needs to go. We confirm the service area and give you the price and ETA before dispatch.
Does it go into neutral? Do the wheels turn? Is it stuck in Park? Does the electronic parking brake release? These details determine the safest way to load it.
Existing scratches, dents and visible damage are photographed before loading begins.
A vehicle that rolls normally can be loaded quickly. Locked wheels, tight access, low clearance or damaged suspension may require additional equipment and more time. We take the time needed to load it safely.
The vehicle is secured and every attachment point is checked before transport.
Pay by card, tap-to-pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Zelle, cash or Square invoice before the vehicle is unloaded at the destination.
We place the vehicle where requested when access allows. For contactless towing, we photograph the vehicle after delivery and confirm its location and key placement by text.
If you can’t stay with the vehicle, leave the key in a location we agree on and get on with your day. We handle the tow and keep you updated at each stage:
If the drop-off is a repair shop or dealership, we tell you who received the keys. If you requested a key drop box, we confirm that the key was placed inside.
On the road
We respond to highway breakdowns and accident towing calls on I-77, I-485, I-85, I-40, NC-73, NC-115, NC-16, NC-150 (River Highway), US-21, US-70 and Charlotte Highway. Common calls include flat tires, battery and alternator failures, vehicles that won’t start and vehicles damaged in a collision.
On a live shoulder, the tow truck is positioned to help protect the work area, warning lights stay on, and loading is handled efficiently without skipping the steps needed to protect the vehicle.
After an accident, if law enforcement allows you to choose your own towing company, you can call TowKing directly to the scene. We are not an impound or storage facility — your vehicle is transported to the destination you choose.
What we haul
We tow cars, SUVs, crossovers, light-duty pickups and full-size vans — including vehicles that won’t start, won’t go into neutral, have locked wheels, a missing or damaged wheel, or collision damage.
If a vehicle is outside the safe capacity of our equipment, we’ll tell you before dispatch and can recommend a heavy-duty towing or recovery company when needed.
YES — Pickups
Ford F-250, RAM 2500 and similar.
NO — Heavy-Duty / Dually Pickups
Ford F-350, RAM 3500 and other large pickups that exceed our equipment limits, especially dual-rear-wheel configurations.
YES — Full-Size Vans
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit and similar vans, provided the vehicle is within our rollback’s size and weight limits and has single rear wheels.
NO — Dual Rear Wheels
Vans and trucks with dual rear wheels.
YES — Small Equipment
Golf carts, commercial toolboxes and some small equipment, depending on size, weight and loading requirements.
NO — Heavy & Oversized Vehicles
Box trucks, RVs and motorhomes, trailers, motorcycles, forklifts, full-size tractors and heavy construction equipment.
Straight answers
If there’s an obvious, safe and less expensive way to get you moving, we’ll tell you. A recent customer called for a tow to a tire shop after getting a flat tire. The vehicle had a usable spare, so instead of towing it, we changed the tire and the customer drove to the shop.
We don’t diagnose mechanical problems. If a jump start gets the vehicle running, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safe to keep driving. A dead battery may be the symptom rather than the cause, and a failing alternator can leave the vehicle stranded again. When towing is the safer option, we can transport the vehicle to the repair shop or dealership you choose.
If you pay for the tow yourself, check whether your auto insurance includes towing reimbursement. Our towing receipts include the customer’s name, vehicle year, make, model and VIN, pickup and drop-off addresses, loaded mileage, service type and payment confirmation. Coverage and reimbursement depend on your individual insurance policy.
Our work
Real towing calls from our service area, including difficult vehicles, breakdowns, locked wheels and accident-related damage. These examples show the vehicle, location, towing method and actual price charged.
$189
One front wheel was completely missing and the wheel studs were damaged. We used a wrecker roller and a large skate to support the affected corner, then winched the vehicle onto the flatbed without dragging the suspension or underbody. The same setup was used for unloading.
$139 base + $50 specialized rollers
$154
The check engine light was flashing, so we did not start or drive the vehicle onto the truck. The Passat was placed in neutral and winched onto the flatbed using soft straps to avoid running the engine and potentially causing additional damage.
$139 base + 3 miles
$189
The alternator had stopped charging the battery, leaving the vehicle unable to continue safely. We winched the Fusion onto the flatbed using the manufacturer’s attachment points and secured it with soft wheel straps for transport to Mooresville.
Total $189$139 base + 10 additional loaded miles
$289
Denver → Cornelius, NC · 24 miles
The rear wheels were locked with the truck stuck in Park. We placed specialized wrecker rollers under the locked rear wheels so the F-150 could move onto the flatbed without dragging its tires across the ground or steel deck. The rollers were used again during unloading.
$289$139 base + 20 additional loaded miles + $50 specialized rollers
Book ahead
Need a tow later today, tomorrow or on a specific date? TowKing offers scheduled towing throughout Lake Norman and the Greater Charlotte area. Book your tow in advance with no booking fee, no deposit and no extra charge for scheduling.
Give us the pickup and drop-off locations and vehicle details, and we can usually provide the exact towing price in advance. Payment is due before the vehicle is unloaded at the destination.
A 9:00 AM booking means we schedule arrival between 8:45 and 9:15 — not “sometime in the morning.”
We text you the job details the night before and ask you to confirm that nothing has changed.
About 40–60 minutes before the scheduled tow, we text you with a more specific arrival time based on the truck’s location and current traffic.
Call TowKing for 24/7 towing and roadside assistance. Tell us your pickup location, destination and what’s wrong with the vehicle — we’ll give you the price and a realistic ETA before dispatch.
FAQ
Towing starts at $139 and includes the first 4 loaded miles. Each additional loaded mile is $5. Between 9 PM and 7 AM, the base rate is $230. There is no weekend or holiday surcharge and no dispatch fee within 25 miles of Cornelius. For an exact towing price, we need the pickup and drop-off locations and basic vehicle information.
TowKing is based in Cornelius, NC and provides towing and roadside assistance throughout Lake Norman and the Greater Charlotte area, including Mooresville, Huntersville, Davidson, Denver, Concord, Kannapolis, North Charlotte, Troutman and Statesville.
Yes. TowKing provides 24/7 towing service. Availability and arrival time depend on the truck's current location, existing calls and traffic. Call for a current ETA.
No. We do not require prepayment before dispatch. We come out, load the vehicle and transport it to the destination you choose. Payment is due before the vehicle is unloaded.
Arrival time depends on your location, traffic and where our trucks are when you call. Typical arrival times are about 10–20 minutes in Cornelius, 15–25 in Davidson, 20–30 in Huntersville, 25–35 in Mooresville and Denver, and 30–35 in Troutman when a truck is available and traffic is normal. We give you a realistic ETA before you book.
Yes. AWD and 4WD vehicles can be transported with all four wheels off the ground when required. Where the manufacturer provides a manual neutral release, we use the appropriate procedure rather than forcing the vehicle to move. If it cannot safely go into neutral, we use the appropriate flatbed, skates or rollers for loading.
Yes. We tow electric vehicles, including Tesla vehicles, with no additional EV surcharge. We follow the appropriate loading and transport procedure for the vehicle and never force locked wheels to turn. If an EV is unresponsive because of its low-voltage system, we can also attempt to restore low-voltage power when appropriate so the vehicle can be prepared for safe loading.
Yes. We carry skates and specialized wrecker rollers for vehicles that are stuck in Park or have locked wheels. The rollers allow the vehicle to move while its own wheels remain locked instead of dragging the tires across the ground or flatbed. Specialized rollers add $50 when required.
Yes. We use custom low-profile ramps to reduce the loading angle for lowered cars, sports cars and other low-clearance vehicles. This helps keep the bumper, splitter, exhaust and underbody clear during loading and unloading. Low-profile ramps add $25 when required.
In many cases, yes. We can use skates, rollers and controlled winching to load vehicles with a missing or damaged wheel or suspension damage. Send us a photo of the vehicle and we can determine whether it can be safely loaded with our equipment before dispatch.
In many cases, yes. Access depends on the garage height, available working space, vehicle condition and which tow truck can safely reach the vehicle. We have also handled vehicles on upper levels by using the manufacturer's procedure to release the transmission and moving the vehicle to an accessible loading area. Tell us the garage, level and vehicle condition when you call so we can determine the appropriate equipment.
No. We primarily tow cars, SUVs, crossovers, light-duty pickups up to vehicles such as an F-250 or RAM 2500, and full-size vans with single rear wheels when they are within our equipment limits. Motorcycles, RVs, motorhomes, trailers, box trucks, dually pickups and heavy equipment are outside our current towing capacity.
Yes. Highway towing and roadside assistance are a regular part of our work on I-77, I-485, I-85, I-40 and major state highways throughout our service area. When you call, tell us the highway, direction of travel and nearest exit or landmark so we can locate you quickly.
Yes. We can provide accident towing when law enforcement allows you to choose your own towing company. TowKing is not an impound or storage facility, so your vehicle is transported to the repair shop, dealership or other destination you choose.
We photograph visible existing damage before loading and use the appropriate loading and securement method for the vehicle's condition. If confirmed damage occurs through our fault, we take responsibility and work with you to resolve it. TowKing carries $150,000 in on-hook coverage for vehicles being transported, along with $1 million in commercial auto liability coverage.
Not always. Contactless towing is available when the situation allows it. We can arrange a key location, photograph the vehicle at pickup, send updates, deliver it to the requested destination and confirm where the vehicle and keys were left.
Yes. TowKing accepts jobs through roadside assistance and motor club programs, including Agero, Urgently and HONK, as well as private-pay towing and roadside assistance directly from customers.
Some auto insurance policies include towing or roadside assistance reimbursement. Coverage depends on your individual policy. Our towing receipt can include your name, vehicle year, make, model and VIN, pickup and drop-off locations, loaded mileage, service type and payment confirmation for you to submit to your insurer.
TowKing serves Cornelius, Mooresville, Huntersville, Davidson, Denver, Troutman, Statesville, Concord, Kannapolis, North Charlotte and surrounding areas. There is no dispatch fee within 25 miles of Cornelius, and towing is available up to 100 air miles from Cornelius within North Carolina. Call with your pickup location for availability and an ETA.
Yes. TowKing provides roadside assistance including jump starts, tire changes, car lockouts and fuel delivery throughout our service area. If the vehicle cannot be safely returned to the road, we can also provide towing to a repair shop, dealership or other destination you choose.
Registered & insured
Professional Towing You Can TrustTowKing is a registered and fully insured towing company based in Cornelius, NC. Your vehicle is protected by commercial insurance while we transport it.
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