Tools
Roadside Tools
Private, no-login roadside tools that turn stressful towing, tire, battery, lockout, overheating, recovery, and cost questions into a clear Roadside Action Plan.
A roadside assistant you can recognize instantly
Every TWTF tool follows the same pattern: answer a few plain-English questions, get a calm recommendation, then use the Roadside Action Plan to make the call with less stress.
Car already stopped and you're not sure what to do? Start with Should I Call a Tow Truck? Just want to know what it'll cost before you call? Use the Tow Cost Estimator.
Brake Warning Decision Guide
Answer a few quick questions to find out whether a brake warning light, grinding noise, or soft pedal means you should stop driving now. Free, instant, no signup.
When to use it: When a brake light comes on, you hear a new noise, or the pedal feels different
What it solves: Know whether this is safe to drive to a shop or needs a tow right now
⏱️ About 20 seconds
Open tool ›Dead Battery Troubleshooter
Answer a few quick questions to find out whether to jump-start your car yourself, call roadside assistance, or get it towed for a suspected alternator or starter issue. Free, instant, no signup.
When to use it: When your car won't start and you suspect the battery
What it solves: Tell the difference between a simple dead battery, a starter issue, and a failing alternator
⏱️ About 30 seconds
Open tool ›Engine Overheating Assistant
Answer a few quick questions to find out whether your overheating engine needs a tow right now, or if it's safe to pull over and let it cool. Free, instant, no signup.
When to use it: The moment the temperature gauge starts climbing or you see steam
What it solves: Catch it early enough to avoid a head gasket repair, or know when it's already too late to keep driving
⏱️ About 20 seconds
Open tool ›Flat Tire Decision Assistant
Answer a few quick questions to find out whether to change a flat tire yourself, call roadside assistance, or drive carefully on a run-flat. Free, instant, no signup.
When to use it: The moment you notice a flat or blowout
What it solves: Decide between changing it yourself, calling roadside assistance, or driving carefully to a shop
⏱️ About 30 seconds
Open tool ›Fuel Decision Assistant
Answer a few quick questions to find out whether to walk to a gas station, call for fuel delivery, or get roadside help for a possible fuel system issue. Free, instant, no signup.
When to use it: When you think you've run out of fuel
What it solves: Decide between walking to a station, calling for fuel delivery, or ruling out a fuel system issue
⏱️ About 20 seconds
Open tool ›Locked Keys Assistant
Answer a few quick questions to find out what to do if you're locked out of your car — including when it's a genuine emergency. Free, instant, no signup.
When to use it: The moment you realize you're locked out
What it solves: Know whether this is a 911 situation or a routine roadside call
⏱️ About 20 seconds
Open tool ›Should I Call a Tow Truck?
Answer a few quick questions to find out whether you need a tow, roadside assistance, emergency services, or if it's safe to reassess. Free, instant, no signup.
When to use it: The moment your car stops working and you're not sure what to do
What it solves: Decide between a tow, roadside assistance, or calling 911
⏱️ About 1 minute
Open tool ›Storage Fee Calculator
Estimate what it'll cost to get your car out of storage or impound based on days held, lot type, and vehicle size. Free, instant, no signup.
When to use it: Before you go to retrieve a stored or impounded vehicle
What it solves: Know roughly what you'll owe before you arrive with payment
⏱️ About 30 seconds
Open tool ›Tow Cost Estimator
Estimate what a tow truck will actually cost based on distance, vehicle type, timing, and situation. Free, instant, no signup.
When to use it: Before you agree to a price over the phone
What it solves: Know whether the quote you're hearing is reasonable
⏱️ About 1 minute
Open tool ›Winch Recovery Guide
Answer a few quick questions to find out whether a careful self-recovery is reasonable, or if you need a professional winch-out. Free, instant, no signup.
When to use it: When you're stuck in mud, snow, sand, or a ditch
What it solves: Decide between a careful self-recovery and calling a professional winch-out
⏱️ About 20 seconds
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