Our shop and dispatch are at 7765 W Eight Mile Road in Detroit, on the Detroit / Oak Park line. Henderson Towing keeps a dispatcher on the phone around the clock, so a stalled car in Detroit gets help at any hour.
Detroit drivers deal with rough pavement, long freeway runs and cold winter mornings that drain batteries fast. We handle jump starts, flat tires, lockouts and fuel delivery on city streets, in downtown parking structures and on the shoulders of the Lodge and I-94.
Calls come from every part of the city: the Lodge and I-94 shoulders, the lots around downtown and Midtown, and neighborhood streets from the east side to Brightmoor. Winter salt and potholes are hard on batteries and tires, so cold snaps and the spring thaw keep our dispatchers busy. Because the shop is on Eight Mile Road, much of the city is a short run from a truck.
Call 313-837-7777 anytime, or use Send Location to share GPS coordinates with dispatch. Detroit is served along I-75, I-94, I-96, I-375, I-696, the Lodge (M-10), the Southfield Freeway (M-39), the Davison (M-8) and Van Dyke (M-53), near Eight Mile Road, Woodward Avenue, Grand River Avenue.
Roadside Assistance in Detroit, MI
Flat tire, dead battery, keys locked in the car or an empty tank: our roadside technicians in Detroit fix it as quickly as safety allows. If you are not sure where you are, use Send Location and dispatch receives your GPS coordinates. Our Detroit roadside assistance and recovery services include:
- Emergency roadside service
- Battery jump starts
- Flat tire changes
- Car door lockouts
- Fuel and gas delivery
- 4x4 and off-road recovery
- Water and mud recovery
- Snow and ice recovery
- Ditch extractions
- Winch-out service
Roadside Services We Bring to Detroit, MI
Battery jump starts
A dead battery is the most common roadside call in Detroit, especially after cold nights or when a car has sat for days. Our technician connects a professional jump pack, starts the engine and checks that it keeps running. If the battery will not hold a charge, we tell you so you can replace it instead of getting stranded again.
Car door lockouts
Keys locked in the car are a quick fix for our technicians. We open the door with professional tools that do not damage the lock or the paint, so you are back in the vehicle without a locksmith appointment.
Flat tire changes
We change a flat at the roadside using your inflated spare. If the spare is flat too, or the tire is damaged beyond a swap, we can tow the vehicle from Detroit to a tire shop of your choice.
Fuel and gas delivery
Ran out of gas? We bring enough fuel to get you to the nearest station. Tell dispatch whether the vehicle takes gas or diesel so the right fuel is on the truck.
Winch-outs and recovery
Vehicles that slide into a ditch, get stuck in snow or mud or end up off the pavement are recovered with winching and the right equipment, without damaging the vehicle. Tell dispatch what it is stuck in and how it sits.
How a Roadside Call Works
- Call 313-837-7777 or use Send Location so dispatch has your exact position.
- The dispatcher confirms your vehicle and the problem and gives you an estimate of cost and arrival time.
- A technician arrives with the equipment for the job and fixes the problem on the spot.
- If it cannot be fixed at the roadside, we tow the vehicle to the shop or address you choose.
What to Have Ready When You Call
- Your location: street address, cross streets or mile marker
- Year, make, model and color of the vehicle
- What happened: flat tire, dead battery, no fuel or locked out
- Whether the keys are inside the vehicle
- Gas or diesel, if you need fuel
- A phone number where the technician can reach you
If you are on a busy road in Detroit, turn on your hazard lights and stay in the vehicle with your seat belt on unless it is unsafe. Dispatch can stay on the line with you until help arrives.
Towing from Detroit, MI
If a roadside problem turns into a tow, Henderson Towing can haul your vehicle from Detroit to a shop, a home or a lot you choose. Local towing services include:
- 24/7 towing and dispatch
- Light and medium duty towing
- Local towing
- Long distance towing
- Flatbed towing
- Accident and emergency towing
- Car, truck and motorcycle towing
- Vehicle uprighting
- Vehicle winching and off-road recovery
Specialty Car Towing in Detroit, MI
Luxury, exotic, classic and collector vehicles need more care than a standard hook and chain. Low clearance and high performance cars ride on a flatbed, and our soft-strap approach protects wheels, bumpers and finishes so your vehicle arrives from Detroit as it left. We regularly handle:
- Luxury car towing
- Exotic car towing
- Classic car transport
- Antique car towing
- Collector car transport
- Vintage car and truck towing
- Low clearance car hauling
- High end vehicle hauling
Light Equipment Hauling in Detroit, MI
Our flatbeds also move light equipment and specialty cargo to and from Detroit, either on call or scheduled in advance. Call 313-837-7777 and dispatch will match the right truck to the load. We routinely haul:
- Scissor lift transport
- Forklift hauling
- Container hauling and transport
- Mechanics toolbox transport
- Shed hauling and moving
- Skid steer hauling
- Bobcat tractors
- Man lifts
- Pallet jacks
- Swing sets and play houses
- Specialty cargo hauling
Looking for something else? See Towing in Detroit or our main roadside assistance page.
Roadside Questions in Detroit
Does Henderson Towing cover Detroit?
Henderson Towing dispatches around the clock to Detroit and the rest of Wayne County. Drivers reach us along I-75, I-94, I-96, I-375, I-696, the Lodge (M-10), the Southfield Freeway (M-39), the Davison (M-8) and Van Dyke (M-53).
How fast can you reach me in Detroit?
Arrival time depends on traffic and where our trucks are when you call. Our shop and dispatch are at 7765 W Eight Mile Road in Detroit, on the Detroit / Oak Park line. Call 313-837-7777 and dispatch will give you an honest estimate before the truck is sent.
What if I do not know exactly where I am in Detroit?
Use the Send Location page and dispatch receives your GPS coordinates. You can also give us the nearest cross streets, a business name or a mile marker, and we will find you.
What roadside services do you provide?
We provide jump starts, flat tire changes, car door lockouts, fuel delivery, winch-outs and recovery from ditches, mud, water and snow. If we cannot fix it on the spot, we can tow the vehicle.
How does a jump start work with a dead battery?
Our technician connects a professional jump pack to your battery, starts the engine and checks that it runs. If the battery will not hold a charge, we will tell you so you can replace it instead of getting stranded again.
I locked my keys in the car. Can you help?
Lockout service is one of the quickest calls. Our technicians use professional tools to open the door without damaging the lock or the paint.
Do you change flat tires?
We swap a flat for your inflated spare at the roadside. If you do not have a usable spare, we can tow the vehicle to a tire shop instead.
What if I run out of gas?
We deliver enough fuel to get you to the nearest station. Tell dispatch whether your vehicle takes gas or diesel so the right fuel is on the truck.