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Auto Wrecker · Aubrey, TX

Auto Wrecker in Aubrey, TX

Road Angel Towing and Roadside Service is your tow and roadside crew in Aubrey. We offer towing 24/7. Whether you're dealing with a crash, a blown tire or a car that will not start, tell us what happened so we can help you figure out the next step. Around Aubrey, a breakdown can happen on a county road, at an apartment lot or on the drive south to US 380, so the first thing our dispatcher needs is exactly where you are. Our Aubrey office sits on Cowboy Trl, so a local dispatcher who knows Denton County roads answers your call. Our wreckers handle emergency towing, special vehicles, local and long distance hauling, commercial trucks and motorcycles. Texas wreckers work under state licensing rules. Call any hour for an upfront quote before anyone rolls.

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RoadAngel Towing & Roadside Service flatbed tow truck with a silver Toyota sedan strapped to the deck

Auto Wrecker in Aubrey

What Auto Wrecker Work Looks Like Around Aubrey and Denton County

A heavy hauler truck carrying an excavator on a lowboy trailer under an oversize load sign
A classic blue Camaro strapped onto a car-hauler trailer

Auto wrecker work in Aubrey starts with knowing who controls the scene. Aubrey sits in Denton County, and that shapes who shows up after a crash. Aubrey police respond inside city limits, the Denton County Sheriff responds in unincorporated areas, and Texas DPS may respond on state highways. Law enforcement on scene can order a tow to clear a crash, which can affect whether you can ask for a tow company by name.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses tow companies, tow operators and vehicle storage facilities. Texas law also splits tows into two types. A consent tow is one you ask for. A nonconsent tow is one you didn't ask for, such as a police-ordered tow or a tow from private property.

Roads shape the work too. US 380 runs east-west from Denton through Cross Roads to Prosper and McKinney, and that one highway links our Aubrey, Prosper and McKinney offices. To the north, Lake Ray Roberts sits near Pilot Point and Sanger.

Many of our calls come from apartment complexes and parking garages, where a flatbed needs enough clearance overhead and enough room to turn.

Weather drives a lot of our calls. Triple-digit summer heat wears down batteries, and the first fall cold fronts finish weak ones off. Many calls that sound like a tow end with a fix where you're stopped, with no wrecker needed.

Emergency Towing When You're Stuck on US 380 or a Denton County Road

Emergency towing from Road Angel reaches drivers stranded after a crash, a blown tire or a dead engine between Aubrey and US 380. A local dispatcher answers 24/7.

Our dispatcher asks where you are and what happened. Then you get an upfront quote before the wrecker rolls, so you know the price from the start.

While you wait, put safety first:

  • If anyone is hurt or your car is in a traffic lane, call 911 before you call us.
  • Get out of the travel lane if you can.
  • Turn on your hazard lights.
  • Stay buckled in if traffic is close.

On a crash scene, law enforcement may order a tow. If the scene allows it and the officer agrees, you can ask for Road Angel by name.

Road Angel is owner-operated. Jimmy, our owner, has been in the auto service industry since 1993, and he still takes after-dark calls himself.

Special Vehicle Towing for Teslas, EVs and Low-Clearance Cars

Special vehicle towing protects cars that should not ride on two wheels. That typically includes EVs, lowered cars, classics and all-wheel-drive vehicles. A flatbed tow truck keeps all four wheels off the ground, which protects the drivetrain (the parts that send power to the wheels) and the bumpers.

Before a car like this moves, three things typically need checking. Many EVs must be set to a tow or transport mode before loading. The tie-down points, the spots on the frame that can safely hold straps, have to be identified. And ground clearance, how low the car sits, decides how it goes up the ramp so the front end doesn't scrape. Skipping these checks can lead to damage on a tow.

Many Teslas ship with no spare tire. A mobile tire replacement on site can save the tow completely. Our team uses tire shops in McKinney and toward Denton to source the right tire.

Local Hauling Between Aubrey, Cross Roads, Denton and Prosper

Local hauling moves a car that does not run to a shop, a new home or a storage spot within the area. It's typically a non-emergency pickup, and you get an upfront quote before anyone rolls.

Drivers book a local haul for reasons like these:

  • A car that won't pass inspection and needs to get to a shop
  • A project vehicle headed to a garage or storage spot
  • A car left behind after a move into one of North Texas's fast-growing towns

You can help the pickup go smoothly. Have the keys and title info ready. Clear a path at the pickup spot so the truck can reach the car without moving other vehicles.

Long Distance Hauling Out of Denton County

Long distance hauling from Road Angel moves cars well beyond Denton County. It can help students headed to or from UNT and Texas Woman's University in Denton, new residents relocating and buyers bringing home a car bought out of town. You get an upfront quote for the full trip.

We also offer long distance towing. If your car breaks down far from home, we can bring it back to an Aubrey shop.

Routes out of the area include US 377, US 380 and I-35E out of Denton. Fridays and Mondays are the busiest towing days, so a midweek start can be smoother. Before pickup, remove valuables from the car, note any existing damage and share the drop-off contact's name and number.

More we handle

Additional Auto Wrecker Services We Handle

Road Angel Towing and Roadside Service also offers these services around Aubrey:

  • 24 hour towing and tow truck service for any time of night
  • Car towing for everyday sedans, SUVs and pickups
  • Local towing to a shop of your choice
  • Long distance towing for breakdowns far from home
  • Fuel delivery when you run out of gas
  • Flat tire change, mobile tire change and mobile tire replacement
  • Curb damage tire replacement and no spare tire service, including Teslas
  • Tire mounting and balancing
  • Mobile used tire installation, replacement and emergency tire service
  • Dead battery jump start, dead car battery replacement and new battery installation
  • Car lockout, vehicle lockout, locked keys in car and 24/7 car lockout service
  • Free child lockout service
  • Car key replacement and lost car key replacement
  • Key fob programming and transponder key programming
  • Keyless entry repair and power door lock repair
  • Fleet roadside assistance and commercial vehicle roadside service

Where we work

Where We Work Across Aubrey and the US 380 Corridor

Road Angel Towing and Roadside Service has offices in Prosper, McKinney and Aubrey, all linked by US 380. We've been in business since 2005 and have nearly 500 Google reviews. Our Aubrey location is rated 5.0.

Our Cowboy Trl office in Aubrey covers in-town streets, apartment lots and county roads around the city. From Aubrey's area, US 380 runs west through Cross Roads to Denton, home to UNT and TWU. To the north, Lake Ray Roberts sits near Pilot Point and Sanger. Our N Preston Rd office is in Prosper, and Road Angel serves Prosper and Celina neighborhoods such as Windsong Ranch and Lakes of La Cima. Our Eldorado Pkwy office in McKinney completes the three-office link along US 380.

  • Prosper
  • US 380
  • Cowboy Trl
  • Cross Roads
  • Denton
  • Lake Ray Roberts

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions Auto Wrecker Questions for Aubrey and Denton County

Still have a question? Call us at (972) 301-7711

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses wrecker companies, tow truck operators and vehicle storage facilities across Texas, including in Aubrey.

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