Quick Answer: Sunday night tow truck service for a flat tire costs $125-250 depending on distance and location. If you just need a tire change, roadside assistance runs $75-150. Always call multiple companies and ask about flat tire service before requesting a full tow.
What To Do
Check if you really need towing. Many tow companies offer tire changing services for less money than a full tow.
Call your insurance company first. Many auto policies include roadside assistance that covers Sunday nights at no extra charge.
Try AAA or roadside apps. If you have membership, use it. Non-members can often pay on the spot for $100-150.
Get quotes from multiple tow companies. Sunday night rates vary wildly between companies. Call at least three.
Ask specifically about tire change service. Say “I have a flat tire and need roadside help” instead of “I need a tow.”
Confirm the total cost upfront. Get mileage rates, base fees, and Sunday surcharges in writing via text.
Have your spare tire accessible. If it’s locked under the truck bed or buried under cargo, move it before the truck arrives.
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What It Might Cost
Tire Change Service:
- Base rate: $60-100
- Sunday/holiday surcharge: $15-50
- Total: $75-150
Full Tow Service:
- Base hook-up: $75-125
- Per-mile rate: $3-7
- Sunday surcharge: $25-75
- 5-mile tow total: $125-250
Insurance/AAA:
- Often covered completely
- May have small deductible ($25-50)
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Stay Safe
- Pull completely off the roadway before calling
- Turn on hazard lights and use flares if available
- Stay inside your vehicle if on a busy road
- Have your license, registration, and payment ready
- Verify the tow truck company name matches who you called
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