11/01/2026
So your vehicle breaks down, and you hop on Facebook looking for a tow.
And here comes some random dude in the comments…
“Hit me up. I can do it for $50.”
Well, hold on there, Dale Earnhardt.
Before you hand over your keys, we’ve got a few questions.
If this guy drops your vehicle off his trailer, are we still being a good neighbor? Does your insurance cover this circus, or are you about to meet Mayhem personally?
Here’s the thing…
That $50 tow could turn into the most expensive $50 you’ve ever spent.
We’ve seen what happens when somebody decides a tow rope is good enough to get the job done.
Let’s just say the vehicle made it down the road… but the front bumper didn’t.
And here’s where things can get REALLY expensive.
Just because somebody has insurance on their pickup doesn’t necessarily mean your vehicle is covered while they’re towing it.
If something goes wrong, who’s paying?
Your buddy? Random Facebook guy? His insurance? Yours?
Different insurance policies cover different situations, and not every policy includes coverage for towing someone else’s vehicle.
Your own insurance may help in certain situations, but coverage depends on your policy and what happened.
That’s something worth finding out BEFORE you’re stuck with a repair bill nobody expected.
Suddenly that $50 bargain isn’t looking so cheap, is it?
Now, we’re not saying you have to call Budget.
We’re saying make sure whoever you call has the proper equipment, any required licensing, and appropriate insurance coverage for the job.
AND BEFORE YOU PAY FOR A TOW, CHECK WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE!
Your auto insurance may already include roadside assistance.
Some Life360 plans offer roadside assistance for members of your circle.
Even some phone carriers offer roadside assistance options!
A few dollars a month could save you a whole lot of money down the road.
AND HERE’S SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING ABOUT BUDGET!
We offer discounted local towing when we perform your vehicle repairs!
Already have a mechanic you trust? No problem!
We tow to OTHER repair shops in town, too!
Just because we have a repair shop doesn’t mean your vehicle has to come to ours.
We believe in giving customers options, not expensive surprises.
So the next time somebody on Facebook says…
“HIT ME UP!”
You might want to ask yourself…
What kind of HIT am I going to take if this goes sideways?
Budget Towing & Auto Repair
805 S. 1st | Ponca City
24/7 Towing & Roadside: 580-765-9100
Auto Repair: 580-716-3030
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