Why tow bills cost what they do, what makes one tow cost more than another, how to tell a high price from gouging, and how to lower your own bill.

How commercial vehicle towing differs from a regular tow, what to look for in a towing company for your fleet, and what to set up before a vehicle breaks down on route.

Skyline does mobile tire service fully on site across Metro Detroit: new and used tires, mounted and balanced where your car is parked, plus spare tire changes ($100 in Wayne County, $125 in Oakland County). Tires are quoted by phone based on size and brand.

Semis, tractor-trailers, buses and other Class 8 vehicles need a heavy-duty wrecker or rotator company. Skyline Towing handles light- and medium-duty vehicles and does not tow Class 8 trucks. The full guide explains what to look for in a heavy-duty company and what to have ready when you call.

Call a towing company directly, give the dispatcher your exact location and what happened, and stay off the travel lanes while you wait. Skyline Towing dispatches across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, with a typical arrival time of 45 to 60 minutes. A standard local tow is $125 in Wayne County and $145 in Oakland County, with 5 miles included and $4 per mile after.

Call a local company directly, get a price and an arrival time before you agree, and make sure they send the right truck for your vehicle. The full guide covers what to ask, red flags to watch for, and typical Metro Detroit prices.

The cheapest tow is usually one you’re already covered for, so check your insurance, warranty and credit card first. If you’re paying, get the total price up front and keep the distance short. Skyline’s standard local tow is $125 in Wayne County and $145 in Oakland County with 5 miles included.

Flatbed towing carries your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground. It’s the right choice for all-wheel-drive vehicles, EVs, low cars and anything damaged. The full guide explains how it works and how it compares to wheel-lift towing.

A step-by-step checklist for the minutes and days after a crash in Metro Detroit: safety, 911, information exchange, Michigan rules, towing and your insurance claim.