Towing in Moreno Valley, CA
Broken down on the Box Springs grade, stuck in a lot off Day Street or dead in your driveway in Sunnymead? Say where you are and what happened, and you hear a price range before a truck is sent.
Typical range: $125 to $195 for a local tow inside Moreno Valley, $160 to $260 for a tow to Riverside. Jump starts, tire changes and lockouts run $70 to $120.
- Area
- Moreno Valley and Perris
- Hours
- 24 hours, every day
- Freeways
- SR-60 and I-215
- Trucks
- Flatbed or wheel-lift
How much does towing cost in Moreno Valley, CA?
Ask for the hook-up and the per-mile rate as two numbers, then check the distance on your phone's map. Miles count only while your vehicle is on the truck. These are typical ranges for the area, not quotes and not a city rate sheet.
| Job | Typical range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Local tow inside Moreno Valley | $125 – $195 | Hook-up plus about 5 miles |
| Tow from Moreno Valley to Riverside | $160 – $260 | Hook-up plus mileage over the 60 |
| Flatbed tow, AWD, EV or low car | $140 – $280 | Flatbed tow truck, four-point tie-down |
| Battery jump start | $70 – $100 | Jump pack or cables, quick charging check |
| Flat tire change, your spare | $75 – $120 | Flat off, spare on, lug nuts torqued |
| Car lockout | $70 – $120 | Door opened with wedge and reach tools |
Ranges are typical for the area, not quotes. Your range is confirmed by phone before a truck is sent.
What should you do if you break down on the 60 in Moreno Valley?
The 60 climbs the Box Springs grade between Riverside and Moreno Valley, and summer afternoons on that hill find weak radiators and tired transmissions. East of the city the 60 runs through the Badlands toward Beaumont, with long stretches between exits, so note the last sign you passed. On the 215 along March Air Reserve Base, give the nearest exit, such as Cactus Avenue or Van Buren Boulevard.
On weekdays during commute hours, the county's Freeway Service Patrol roves parts of the 60 and the 215 and can move a stalled car off the freeway at no charge. It cannot take the car to a shop or home. For that, you need a tow.
Which parts of Moreno Valley do you cover?
Most calls in town come from the long signal-lined streets: Alessandro Boulevard, Perris Boulevard, Sunnymead Boulevard, Heacock Street and Moreno Beach Drive. Warehouse traffic along the 215 and the east end of the city brings more trucks and more flats from road debris. Off the main roads it is mostly dead batteries in driveways and keys locked in at the shopping centers.
Can you tow a car from Moreno Valley to a shop in Riverside?
A car that only needs a jump, a spare or a door opened usually does not need a tow at all. See battery jump start, flat tire change, car lockout service or 24 hour roadside assistance. For crashes, flatbeds and long tows, see 24 hour towing, and every price is on the Riverside towing home page.
What else do Moreno Valley drivers ask about towing?
Is there roadside assistance in Moreno Valley without a membership?
Yes. You pay per call, usually $70 to $120 for a jump start, a spare tire fitted, a lockout or fuel delivery. If the fix does not work, the call can be turned into a tow.
Do I need a flatbed for my car in Moreno Valley?
You need a flatbed for an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle, an electric car or hybrid, a lowered car, a motorcycle, or anything with crash damage. A two-wheel-drive car that rolls can ride on a wheel-lift for a short trip.
Can you come to an apartment complex or a store parking lot?
Yes. Give the complex or store name and the building or row number. For a covered garage, say the posted clearance, because a flatbed needs room to tilt its deck.
Other towing and roadside services in Riverside
Stuck, crashed or broken down in Riverside?
(951) 406-8870Say where you are, what you drive and what happened. You get a price range and an honest estimate of when a truck can reach you before anything rolls. Can't talk? Text your location.