Need a tow in Socorro, TX?
Socorro drivers usually break down on FM-258 Socorro Road, Alameda Avenue or North Loop Drive. Texas TDLR rules cover tows here, not El Paso city fee caps. A call to (915) 615-5465 connects you with an independent local tow operator who quotes and does the work.
What should a driver in Socorro 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 quit on FM-258 Socorro Road most often, especially the single-lane stretches between the mission and San Elizario. Alameda Avenue (SH-20) is the northern edge, and North Loop Drive (FM-76) links Socorro to Clint and Fabens. Desert Boulevard and S. Nevarez Road near the mission are other spots where a stalled car sits exposed. The long straightaways leave no median to pull into.
Socorro is outside El Paso city limits, so the city fee caps in Chapter 12.54 do not apply. Texas TDLR statewide maximums apply unless the city or county sets lower ones. A nonconsent tow runs up to $272 for vehicles 10,000 lb or less, $380 up to 25,000 lb, and $489 per unit up to $978 over 25,000 lb. A Sheriff tow in unincorporated county goes through the EPCSO Abandoned Motor Vehicle Section at 3850 Justice St., (915) 273-3800 ext. 5431. If a car is stored, bring photo ID, proof of ownership and payment.
The levee along the Rio Grande floods in heavy monsoon rain, and colonia streets near it can take on water quickly. Spring dust cuts visibility, and summer heat shortens battery life. Tell the operator your exact road and nearest cross street: FM-258 at S. Nevarez, Alameda near Zaragoza, or North Loop Drive. Say the vehicle type and weight, and whether it's hooked or blocking a lane. Ask for the corralón address before you pay anything.
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 Socorro?
In Socorro 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 Socorro ask about towing?
Who handles tows in Socorro, Texas?
Socorro is in El Paso County, and Texas TDLR rules govern tows here. TDLR licenses tow companies and operators, and you can check a license at tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch under Tow Truck Operators. For a Sheriff tow in unincorporated county, the EPCSO Abandoned Motor Vehicle Section at 3850 Justice St. handles it, (915) 273-3800 ext. 5431. Call the lot before you drive out.
What does a nonconsent tow cost in Socorro?
Socorro is outside El Paso city limits, so the city fee caps do not apply. Texas TDLR statewide maximums apply unless the city or county sets lower ones. The maximum is $272 for vehicles 10,000 lb or less, $380 up to 25,000 lb, and $489 per unit up to $978 over 25,000 lb. A consent tow you call yourself is priced by the operator you hire.
Where do towed cars go after a crash on FM-258?
It depends on who ordered the tow. A Sheriff tow in unincorporated county may go to the Sheriff's contracted lot or the EPCSO lot at 12501 Montana Ave., Building F. The City of El Paso lot at 11615 Railroad Drive only applies if El Paso police ordered the tow. Call the lot first to confirm the car is there and ask what documents to bring.
What should I bring to get my car out of storage?
Bring a photo ID, such as a state license, federal ID or foreign government ID like a matrícula consular. Bring proof of ownership: a license matching the registration, insurance card, title, notarized power of attorney, lease or rental agreement. Bring payment. Getting documents and personal property out of a stored car is free. Call the lot before you go.
Can I request a tow hearing for a Socorro tow?
Yes. After a nonconsent tow or boot, you can request a tow hearing within 14 days, weekends and holidays excluded, in justice court. The filing fee is $20, and the hearing is held within 21 days. A TDLR complaint does not replace the hearing. The hearing is for nonconsent tows, so a consent tow you ordered yourself does not qualify.
Where else in the Lower Valley area can you get a tow?
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Need a tow truck in Socorro?
Call the referral line. The independent operator quotes the job before work starts.