UNIVERSITY AUTO TOWING AND RECOVERY
939 Farmer St, Detroit, MI 48226, United States
Brand
Independent
Property type
Recovery & Wrecker
About This Provider
UNIVERSITY AUTO TOWING AND RECOVERY is a recovery & wrecker listing for Detroit, MI. Confirm truck type, tow destination, ETA, and pricing directly with dispatch before relying on the page.
Service Overview
Use this RoadHauler profile for UNIVERSITY AUTO TOWING AND RECOVERY as a pre-call checklist for Detroit, MI. The goal is simple: confirm whether the next available truck fits the vehicle, location, tow distance, and urgency before the driver is sent. The fastest way to use this listing is to prepare the dispatch script before dialing. Say whether the vehicle is in a travel lane, shoulder, driveway, parking lot, garage, ditch, or private property; give the drop-off address; and explain any visible damage. Those details help the provider decide whether the call needs roadside assistance, a tow, a flatbed, or recovery equipment. The service signals on file point toward Recovery & Wrecker, Open 24 Hours, Emergency Dispatch, Highway Coverage, Insurance Billing, and Vehicle Tows. Treat those labels as dispatch topics rather than fixed promises. A light-duty tow, flatbed transport, motorcycle tow, winch-out, jump start, lockout, tire change, or fuel-delivery call can require different equipment, different pricing, and a different driver assignment. The right tow method depends on the vehicle, not just the distance. Flatbeds are often preferred for all-wheel-drive, electric, specialty, lowered, or heavily damaged vehicles, while wheel-lift towing may fit many standard light-duty calls. Winch-outs, off-pavement recoveries, and accident scenes require a clearer equipment check. The public record currently shows a 4.8 Google rating across 35 reviews. Use the rating as one data point, then rely on the current conversation to confirm whether the provider can safely handle this exact vehicle and pickup point. The listing includes a direct phone line (+1 313-425-5086), so the fastest verification path is a live dispatch call. Price should be clarified before the truck rolls. Ask for the base or hook-up fee, mileage rate, after-hours charge, storage or gate fees, payment methods, and whether taxes or card fees are included. If insurance, AAA, roadside-assistance membership, police rotation, or an impound lot is involved, say so early because the billing path may change. For long-distance or cross-city towing, ask whether the quote covers the full route, tolls, return mileage, waiting time, and any after-hours drop-off process. These details matter more than a vague promise that the company can take the vehicle across town. The location reference for this listing is 939 Farmer St, Detroit, MI 48226, United States, which gives the caller a concrete address reference even when the vehicle is somewhere else. Dispatch also needs to know where the vehicle should go: home, repair shop, dealership, tire shop, charging station, impound yard, or another address. A tow destination can affect mileage, truck availability, and whether the provider accepts the call. The listing carries a 24-hour availability signal, but a towing directory should treat that as a call prompt rather than a promise; dispatch must still confirm that a truck and driver are available right now. Ask for a realistic arrival range, not just the first optimistic number. A provider that can explain where the driver is coming from, what truck is being sent, and what could delay arrival gives a more usable answer. Before the driver arrives, gather the keys, membership or insurance details, destination address, and any special information about the vehicle. Low-clearance cars, electric vehicles, all-wheel-drive systems, motorcycles, commercial vans, and loaded trailers can change how the driver loads and secures the vehicle. MI drivers should be especially clear about whether the vehicle is on pavement, in a ditch, or stuck in snow because the answer can change the equipment needed. For service-area context, this row currently points to Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids. That should be treated as a comparison aid, not a boundary guarantee. Ask UNIVERSITY AUTO TOWING AND RECOVERY whether your pickup point and drop-off destination are both inside the current coverage area. After the tow is arranged, keep the confirmation details together: driver name if provided, truck description, phone number, quoted range, destination, and payment expectation. At drop-off, ask for a receipt or invoice that shows where the vehicle was taken and what services were performed. A useful final check is to ask what would make the price or arrival time change. Common answers include distance, tolls, vehicle weight, flatbed need, winch time, traffic, locked gates, closed destinations, and unsafe loading positions. Knowing those triggers makes the wait less uncertain. When a provider cannot give a clear ETA, truck type, or price range, it is reasonable to call another nearby listing before committing. The goal is not to chase the lowest number; it is to find a towing option that can safely reach the vehicle, load it correctly, and take it to the right destination. Use this page as an editorial checklist, not as a guarantee. The final decision should come from the live dispatch conversation: right truck, safe pickup, clear destination, understandable price, and a response window that works for your situation.
Service Highlights
Availability
Open 24 Hours
Service Type
Recovery & Wrecker
Customer Rating
4.8 / 5
Phone
+1 313-425-5086
Services & Capabilities
24/7 Availability
Round-the-clock dispatch and roadside coverage.
Open 24 Hours
Emergency Dispatch
Highway Coverage
Insurance Billing
Common Services
Most-requested calls handled by tow operators.
Vehicle Tows
Jump Starts
Lockouts
Tire Changes
Fuel Delivery
Winch-out
At a Glance
Google Rating
4.8
Service Type
Recovery & Wrecker
Hours
Open 24/7
Location
Detroit, MI