Need a tow in Fabens, TX?
Fabens sits on I-10 about 30 miles southeast of El Paso. The main access is the I-10 and FM-793 interchange, with SH-20 and Main Street running through town. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office covers this unincorporated area, and a Sheriff-towed car goes through the EPCSO Abandoned Motor Vehicle Section. Call (915) 615-5465 to reach an independent local tow operator who can quote and do the job.
What should a driver in Fabens know about getting a tow?
Socorro, San Elizario, Clint, Fabens and Tornillo are outside El Paso city limits, so TDLR statewide maximums apply unless the city or county sets lower ones. The Lower Valley inside the city, including Ysleta, follows the city caps. A tow you request yourself is priced by the operator you hire. Call (915) 615-5465.
Cars break down along I-10 near the FM-793 interchange, the main highway access for Fabens. SH-20 and Main Street are the commercial spine, with fuel stops and motels where a driver might pull off with a flat or a dead battery. FM-76, also called Camp Street or North Loop Drive, connects Fabens to Clint and Socorro and is listed by TxDOT as an emergency alternate route for I-10. Farm trucks and equipment serving the cotton fields and pecan orchards are a constant presence on these rural roads, and a loaded rig or a tractor can need heavy-duty recovery. The old Fabens-Caseta bridge site still confuses some drivers who don't know the port closed in 2014, and they may make a U-turn on a rural road.
Fabens is in unincorporated El Paso County, so the El Paso County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency for the area. A Sheriff-towed car may end up at the Sheriff's contracted tow lot or the EPCSO lot at 12501 Montana Ave., Building F. Recovery is by appointment with the EPCSO Evidence & Abandoned Motor Vehicle Section at 3850 Justice St., (915) 273-3800 ext. 5431, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Because Fabens is outside El Paso city limits, the city fee caps in Chapter 12.54 do not apply. The Texas TDLR statewide maximums apply unless the county sets lower ones: $272 for vehicles 10,000 lb or less, $380 for 10,001 to 25,000 lb, and $489 per unit up to $978 over 25,000 lb for a nonconsent tow. A drop fee can be up to $135, $190 or $244 if the vehicle is fully hooked but not yet gone; if it's not fully hooked, release is free. Storage at a Texas VSF runs $22.85 per day for 25 feet or less and $39.99 over 25 feet.
Monsoon season brings short, intense storms and flash flooding. About 12 inches of moving water can carry a small car, and roads next to the Rio Grande levee flood and turn muddy. Spring is dust and wind season, with low visibility on I-10. Heat shortens battery life, and the normal July high is 96.1 F. Tell the operator your exact location, which road and cross street, and whether you're on the shoulder, in a field, on a levee road or in water. Say what you're driving and whether it's loaded, since weight class affects the equipment needed. If you're near the I-10 and FM-793 interchange, mention the direction of travel.
What can a tow you did not ask for cost here?
This place is outside El Paso city limits, so the city caps in Chapter 12.54 do not apply. Outside city limits the TDLR statewide maximums set the ceiling for a nonconsent tow, unless this city or the county sets a lower one.
A tow you call for yourself is priced by the operator you hire, so ask for the total before anyone hooks up.
Need a tow you are requesting yourself? Call (915) 615-5465.
What towing services can I get in Fabens?
In Fabens a call to Quick Tow EP connects you with an independent, licensed local tow operator. That covers light-duty and flatbed towing, motorcycle and RV transport, and roadside help nearby. The operator who takes your call quotes the job before any work begins, does the work and is paid directly. Quick Tow EP owns no trucks and sets no prices.
What do people in Fabens ask about towing?
Who handles towing in Fabens if the Sheriff calls it?
Fabens is in unincorporated El Paso County, so the El Paso County Sheriff's Office is the agency for the area. A Sheriff-towed car may be at the Sheriff's contracted tow lot or the EPCSO lot at 12501 Montana Ave., Building F. Recovery is by appointment with the Evidence & Abandoned Motor Vehicle Section at 3850 Justice St., (915) 273-3800 ext. 5431, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What are the maximum tow fees in Fabens?
Fabens is outside El Paso city limits, so the city caps in Chapter 12.54 do not apply. The Texas TDLR statewide maximums apply unless the county sets lower ones: $272 for vehicles 10,000 lb or less, $380 for 10,001 to 25,000 lb, and $489 per unit up to $978 over 25,000 lb for a nonconsent tow. A drop fee can be up to $135, $190 or $244 if fully hooked but not yet gone.
My car broke down on I-10 near the FM-793 exit. What should I tell the operator?
Give the exact location, which is the I-10 and FM-793 interchange, plus your direction of travel and the nearest cross street. Say whether you're on the shoulder or in a travel lane. Tell the operator what you're driving and whether it's loaded, because weight class affects the equipment needed. If you're in water or mud, say so, since that changes the recovery approach.
Where do towed cars go after a crash in Fabens?
If the El Paso County Sheriff's Office calls the tow, the car may go to the Sheriff's contracted tow lot or the EPCSO lot at 12501 Montana Ave., Building F. Call the EPCSO Evidence & Abandoned Motor Vehicle Section at (915) 273-3800 ext. 5431 to confirm. Bring photo ID and proof of ownership. A private tow you request goes wherever you and the operator agree.
¿Puedo pedir una grúa en español?
Sí. Llama al (915) 615-5465 y te conectan con un operador de grúa local independiente. La mayoría de los residentes de Fabens hablan español, así que puedes explicar tu situación en español. Diles dónde estás, qué vehículo tienes y si está en el lodo o en el agua. Pide el número de licencia TDLR del operador y guarda el recibo.
Where else in the Lower Valley area can you get a tow?
Where we work in Fabens
Fabens and the nearby area are covered every day.
Need a tow truck in Fabens?
Call the referral line. The independent operator quotes the job before work starts.