Broke down in Cary? Call (919) 230-4498. A WTF Towing truck is on the way, any hour, any day.
WTF Towing is a locally owned towing company that runs Cary and the rest of the Triangle around the clock. A dead battery in the Crossroads Plaza lot, a flat on the Triangle Expressway, a car in a ditch off Green Level Church Road, a wreck on US-1 at Walnut Street — we handle it with our own trucks and our own drivers, not a call center that hands your job to whoever is cheapest that night.
You get the price before the truck rolls, and the price you’re quoted is the price you pay. Distance and vehicle type drive the number; there’s no “holiday rate” and no surprise on the invoice. We take cash and cards.
When your car makes you say WTF, you call WTF Towing.
“Tow truck near me” — what near actually means in Cary
When you search for a tow truck near you from the side of Cary Parkway, what you need is a truck that is already in Cary, not one that is “in the area” from Durham or Garner. We’re based in the Cary–Morrisville corridor, and our trucks spend their day between RDU, Crossroads and Holly Springs, so a call from Preston, Lochmere, Amberly, Carpenter Village, Cary Park or MacGregor Downs is a short run, not a highway trip. If you’re searching for towing near you and you’re inside Cary, Morrisville or Apex, you’ve found the closest truck — tell us where you are and we’ll give you the real drive time, not a guess.
From the WTF Towing blog
- Broke Down on US-1 in Cary? Exactly What to Do, and Who to Call — what to do, step by step, when you break down on US-1 in Cary.
- How Much Does a Tow Cost in Cary, NC? What Drives the Price — the factors that set the price of a tow, explained plainly.
- On the Job in Cary, NC: Our Tow Trucks in Photos — real photos of our rollbacks and wreckers on calls around Cary.
- When to Call a Tow Truck (and When You Just Need Roadside Help) in Cary, NC — how to tell whether you need a tow or a quick roadside fix.
Also serving: Morrisville · Apex · Raleigh · Durham · Holly Springs · RDU Airport
Towing and roadside services in Cary
Every service below is available 24/7, with an upfront price. Tap a tile for details.
Also: roadside assistance · accident towing · flatbed towing · motorcycle towing
Vehicle towing
Cars, SUVs, pickups, AWD and EVs — flatbed or wheel-lift, whichever your vehicle needs. Breakdowns, accidents, shop and dealer runs.
Winch-outs & recovery
Mud, ditches, gravel, snow, curbs. Pulled out under control, without tearing anything up.
Car lockouts
Keys locked in the car at work, at the store, at home. Open in minutes, no damage.
Jump starts
Dead battery, wherever you're parked — plus a straight answer on whether the battery is done.
Flat tire changes
We put your spare on. No spare? We tow you to a tire shop.
Fuel delivery
Ran dry on NC-55? We bring enough fuel to get you to a station.
Long-distance towing
Cary to Charlotte, Wilmington, the mountains, or out of state on a rollback carrier.
Medium-duty towing
Box trucks, vans, small fleet vehicles and equipment.
Where we work in Cary
All of Cary, 27511 through 27519: downtown Cary and the Academy Street area, Kildaire Farm Road, Cary Parkway, Tryon Road, Walnut Street and the Crossroads shopping district, Maynard Road, Davis Drive, High House Road, Fenton and Park West Village, the neighborhoods off Green Level Church Road and Carpenter Fire Station Road, and the highways that run through town — US-1, US-64, NC-55, NC-540 (the Triangle Expressway), and I-40 on Cary’s north side.
Preston, MacGregor Downs, Lochmere, Amberly, Weston, Regency Park, Kildaire Farms, Cary Park, Carpenter Village: if it has a Cary address, we tow there.
Based in the Cary–Morrisville area
Cary isn't the edge of our territory — it's the middle of it. When you call, we tell you which truck is coming and an honest ETA, not a number designed to keep you from calling someone else.
What happens when you call
1. You call
Tell us where you are and what's going on. A cross street, a business name, or a dropped pin all work.
2. You get the price
Upfront, before the truck rolls, with a real ETA.
3. We roll
The driver calls when he's close. On a highway shoulder, stay in the vehicle; in a lot, wait somewhere safe.
4. You're moving
We hook up, secure the vehicle, and take it home, to your shop, to the dealer, or to a shop we trust.
Why Cary drivers call WTF Towing
- Locally owned and operated — the people who answer the phone are the people who show up.
- Licensed and insured: USDOT 4241594 · MC 1642674 · $1,000,000 liability coverage.
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, holidays included.
- Our own trucks and our own drivers. Your job is never resold to a stranger.
- Straight answers on price and timing, every call.
Our trucks
Ram 5500 wrecker with a Jerr-Dan wheel-lift — quick hookups for cars and light trucks, tight parking decks, accident scenes.
Two Isuzu NRR rollback carriers with 21-foot Jerr-Dan beds — flatbed transport for AWD vehicles, EVs, lowered cars, long-distance runs, and anything that shouldn’t have its wheels on the road.
Cary towing questions
How much does a tow cost in Cary?
It depends on the distance and the vehicle, and we quote it before we roll. There is no charge for asking.
Do you tow electric vehicles and AWD cars?
Yes — on a flatbed rollback, which is the right way to move an EV or an all-wheel-drive vehicle without damaging the drivetrain. Tell us what you’re driving when you call and the right truck comes the first time.
Can you get my car out of a parking deck?
Yes. The wheel-lift wrecker fits where a rollback can’t.
I locked my keys in the car at work. Do I need a locksmith?
Usually not. We open cars, trucks and SUVs on the spot.
Will you tow my car to a shop in Raleigh or Durham?
Yes. Cary to anywhere in the Triangle is a normal run for us, and longer trips are quoted the same way — upfront.
Do you work with my insurance roadside plan?
Call us first and we’ll tell you how to get the tow covered.
What Cary drivers say
My EV6 high voltage system warning failed on July 4th.WTF came and got me dropped off to the dealership and on my way. Really appreciate the ride and the rescue.
Darius is the man ! The brother went out his way to get my car towed when steering wheel was locked. Above and beyond ! And got it to my house safely
Showed up when they said they would. Took pictures of the car from every angle. Made sure the car would clear the ramp because it’s low to the ground. And to top it all off, the driver was very personable as well! I would highly recommend WTF Towing.
I hope I have it correct. I think his name was Ricardo, but he was absolutely amazing, very friendly, very informative. I mean, the service was absolutely wonderful. I kid you not, if I could give 10 stars, I would. Very professional, keep up the good work.
These guys are awesome! They had to tow my Jeep twice (Imagine that a broken Jeep) already to two different shops. They are quick, professional and know what they are doing!
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Licensed & insured. Upfront price, real ETA.