Light-duty & flatbed towing
Cars, SUVs, pickups, and vans moved damage-free on a flatbed — the right choice for all-wheel drive, low-clearance, and electric vehicles. Local and long-distance.
Flatbed towingDispatch is open now — 24 hours, every day
24-Hour Towing & Roadside Assistance in Lima, Ohio
Able Wrecker Service sends a flatbed, wrecker, or heavy-duty rig to you anywhere within 150 miles of Lima — cars, pickups, RVs, and semi-trucks, day or night. Local drivers, straight pricing, one phone number.
- 4.3 rated by 122 Google reviews
- Typical local arrival 30–45 min
- Light, medium & heavy-duty
- Visa & Mastercard accepted
Stranded right now? Start here.
Pick what happened. You'll get the safety steps that matter in the next two minutes, the right truck for the job, and a one-tap way to send us your situation.
Roadside help guide
Nothing here replaces 911 — if anyone is hurt or you're in a live traffic lane, call 911 first.
Choose a situation on the left and your steps appear here.
Towing and roadside services in Lima, OH
One local company, the whole fleet. From a dead battery in an Elida driveway to a jackknifed semi on I-75, we handle it with our own trucks and our own drivers — no third-party dispatch.
Heavy-duty towing & recovery
Our heavy-duty wrecker handles semi-tractors, box trucks, buses, RVs, and farm equipment. Rollovers, jackknifes, and load shifts on I-75, US-30, and SR-117 recovered around the clock.
Heavy-duty towingAccident & wreck recovery
Scene clean-up, winch-outs, and secure transport to the body shop or our yard. We work with Lima and Allen County law enforcement and every major insurer.
Accident recoveryRoadside assistance
Jump starts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, and minor on-the-spot fixes from our service van so you can keep driving instead of getting towed.
Roadside assistanceVehicle lockouts
Keys locked in the car or truck? Our drivers open most makes and models without damage in minutes — at home, at work, or on the roadside.
Lockout serviceWinch-outs & winter recovery
Off the road in snow, ice, mud, or a ditch? We pull you out safely and check the vehicle before you drive away. Busy all winter across Northwest Ohio.
Winch-out serviceLong-distance towing
Dealer transfers, auction pickups, and out-of-town breakdowns anywhere within 150 miles — Toledo, Columbus, Dayton, Fort Wayne, and everywhere between.
Long-distance towingMotorcycle & equipment transport
Motorcycles, side-by-sides, skid steers, and small trailers hauled with proper tie-downs — not hooked and dragged.
Equipment transportPrivate property & fleet towing
Impound and relocation for apartment complexes, businesses, and property managers, plus priority accounts for commercial fleets and dealerships.
Commercial towing
The right truck, not just the closest one
Every tow starts with a question: what are we moving? Our dispatcher matches the vehicle to the rig, so you're not waiting on a second truck.
- 2Flatbed tow trucksRollback beds for cars, SUVs, AWD, EVs, and anything you don't want dragging its wheels.
- 2Wheel-lift wreckersFast hook-ups for quick local moves, tight parking lots, and winch recoveries.
- 1Heavy-duty wreckerRated for semi-tractors, trailers, buses, motorhomes, and heavy equipment.
- 1Roadside service vanJump packs, tire tools, fuel, and lockout kits — so many calls end without a tow.
What happens after you call
No phone trees, no call center in another state. A dispatcher in Lima answers, and here's how the next hour goes.
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Tell us where and what
Your location (a mile marker, cross street, or dropped pin works), the vehicle, and what happened. You'll get a straight quote before a truck rolls.
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We dispatch the right rig
Flatbed, wrecker, heavy-duty, or service van — chosen for your vehicle. Typical arrival in the Lima area is 30–45 minutes.
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Safe hook-up and load
Licensed, insured drivers secure the vehicle properly. You can ride along to the shop if it's safe to do so.
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Delivered, paid, done
To your mechanic, dealer, home, or our secure yard. Pay by Visa, Mastercard, or cash — the price you were quoted.
Serving 150 miles around Lima, Ohio
Home base is on West State Road in Lima. From there we cover all of Northwest and West-Central Ohio, and reach into Indiana and Michigan for long-distance tows.
Are you in our service area?
Type your city or town. You'll see distance from our yard and a typical arrival window.
Arrival windows are typical, not guaranteed — weather, traffic, and truck availability change them. Call for a live ETA.
Local: Allen County & neighbors (under 45 min)
- Limahome
- Elida6 mi
- Cridersville9 mi
- Spencerville13 mi
- Delphos14 mi
- Wapakoneta15 mi
- Bluffton17 mi
- Ada20 mi
- Ottawa22 mi
- St. Marys22 mi
- Kenton28 mi
- Van Wert32 mi
- Findlay33 mi
- Celina35 mi
- Bellefontaine40 mi
- Sidney40 mi
Regional & long-distance (up to 150 mi)
- Defiance55 mi
- Bowling Green55 mi
- Piqua55 mi
- Marion60 mi
- Troy65 mi
- Fort Wayne, IN70 mi
- Marysville70 mi
- Dayton80 mi
- Toledo80 mi
- Springfield85 mi
- Muncie, IN90 mi
- Columbus100 mi
- Mansfield100 mi
- Ann Arbor, MI120 mi
- Cincinnati130 mi
- Indianapolis, IN150 mi
Counties: Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Putnam, Van Wert, Mercer, Hancock, Logan, Shelby, Paulding, Defiance, Wyandot, Marion, Union, Champaign, Miami, Darke, Wood, Lucas, and Montgomery, plus Adams and Allen County, Indiana.
What Lima drivers say after the tow
Real reviews from real calls — the kind that happen at 2 a.m. on the shoulder of I-75.
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Questions people ask before they call
How much does a tow cost in Lima, Ohio?
Local light-duty tows are priced with a hook-up fee plus a per-mile rate; heavy-duty and recovery work is quoted per job. We give you the price on the phone before a truck is dispatched, and that's the price you pay. Call 419-339-0083 with your location and vehicle for an exact quote.
How fast can you get to me?
Inside Lima and Allen County, most calls see a truck in 30–45 minutes. Findlay, Wapakoneta, Van Wert, and Celina are typically 45–75 minutes. Long-distance pickups are scheduled with you. Snowstorms and multi-car crashes stretch these times — we'll tell you honestly when you call.
Do you tow semi-trucks and heavy equipment?
Yes. Our heavy-duty wrecker handles semi-tractors, trailers, box trucks, buses, RVs, and farm and construction equipment, including recoveries on I-75, US-30, US-33, and SR-117.
Can you take my car to any repair shop?
Yes — your mechanic, a dealership, a body shop, or your driveway. If you don't have a shop in mind, we can hold the vehicle securely at our Lima yard until you decide.
Do you work with my insurance or roadside plan?
We work with all major insurers and motor-club programs. Pay us directly and submit the receipt for reimbursement, or we can bill your insurer directly on accident recoveries. Visa, Mastercard, and cash accepted.
Are you really open 24 hours, including holidays?
Yes. Dispatch answers 419-339-0083 around the clock, every day of the year, including Christmas and July 4th.
What should I do while I wait for the tow truck?
Get the vehicle as far off the roadway as it will safely go, switch on hazards, stay in the car with the seatbelt on if you're on a highway, and keep your phone charged and nearby. Use the roadside help guide above for steps specific to your situation.
Able Wrecker Service
- HoursOpen 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Fax(419) 909-9065
- PaymentVisa, Mastercard, cash
Need a tow in Lima right now?
419-339-0083A dispatcher in Lima answers 24 hours a day. Tell us where you are; we'll tell you the price and when the truck arrives.
Text us your location