Towing a car is never fun, yet a good towing company can make the ordeal bearable. My friend's old Jag blew the head gasket (I keep wondering why he insists on driving old British cars) and he was stranded just off Mopac. I went to go pick him up and help him out, and he was having trouble finding a tow. Fast forward a few hours after we had gotten him to his place and he got his other car to go wait for a tow truck, and he still was having problems getting one. Everyone he called said he had to wait a few hours minimum, and it was already past 7pm. I told him go on Yelp and start calling. He called Chote's, and to our surprise they told him he would be seeing a flatbed in about 15 minutes. About 15 minutes later Mike showed up with a flatbed and it just got better from there. He was super careful with the Jag, was incredibly professional and pleasant, and really eased my friend's stress levels. Turns out Mike is a gearhead, also and that showed. The Jag was brought home safe and sound, and Mike helped push it to a good spot, all the while concerned my friend wasn't straining himself (he has a cane currently due to a recent injury). The level of professionalism, enthusiasm and service are unparalleled in our opinions. Dare I say Chote's made this a pleasurable experience, and I cannot endorse them enough. If you need a tow, call Chote's. read more

My car wouldn't start and had to be towed to the dealership. The owner Mike was awesome and very professional! He said that he would have his worker there at a set time and did what he said! Cory did a great job! I would definitely use them again! read more

A couple weeks ago my car suddenly decided not to start as I was leaving a date night. I didn't want to deal with it right away, but I called Chote's the next morning and they agreed to tow my car back to my house. Many tow services will only tow to shops, but my family works on my car, so it was important that I found a service who would tow to my home. The driver was not just courteous but friendly. I downright enjoyed the ride home in the truck cab. I would definitely call them again... but I hope I never need to. read more

Full disclosure: I used Chevron Travel Club for this towing, so maybe some of the fault was on their end. Anyways, I called yesterday at 2:25 and was told it would take the dispatched tow truck an hour to arrive. At 3:45 I called again and was told it would take an additional 45 minutes. At 5:10 I called yet again and was told that they just talked to the towing company and we were quoted another 45 minutes. I took this time to file a formal complaint about the Travel Club. I received a call from Chote's at 5:20 saying that the driver would call me soon. By 6:00, I still had heard nothing else and finally cancelled. It is completely ridiculous that I had to spend 3 AND A HALF HOURS waiting and still never even got my car towed. I would not recommend this service, especially if you are in any emergency situation. read more

amazing service! the first place i called had a 4 hour wait and when i called these guys they picked me up in 15 min and were really friendly about the whole process. highly recommend!! read more

The night before Easter, my car died downtown, and we had to leave it overnight in a paid lot. Unfortunately that meant I had only until 1pm on Easter Sunday to get it towed before someone else would do it for me, and NOT to a repair shop. I called several towing companies before finding Chote's. Rob was quick and friendly throughout the whole process -- EVEN after it turned out he'd driven all the way from Cedar Park to downtown Austin with the wrong key (our fault). He put more money in the meter for us to extend the time on the parking spot while we got him the right key, and finally got the car up to Cedar Park where it belonged. Rob was really patient and never once acted annoyed at having to drive back and forth, and the charge for the towing and the extra trips was extremely reasonable. Thank you so much!! read more

Great service. I broke down just off of 183 and every tow company said it would take an hour and a half or longer. I told the dispatcher at Chote's I had my eight year-old with me and we were stuck on the side of the road in 90+ degree heat. Mike showed up less than 40 minutes later and we were back home shortly thereafter. The best part? Their rate was the best of the three companies I called. Highly recommended. read more

My first time getting towed by a company. Got to say what a great job they did! The gentleman that came to pick up the car and I was friendly. They were quick to respond, and quick loading the car up on the flat bed. Having the car towed that way rather than dragging back tires is a huge plus. They were also reasonably priced. Great service over all, definitely recommended. read more

I just want to say Thank You to Mike and Hillary! I had a blown out tire and needed to get to Discount Tire to repair. I was not sitting in the heat waiting, but Mike still sent someone over within minutes to help me. It was a crazy day, and very nice to have a smiling face to help me out! Saving your info in my contacts! Thanks again! read more

We called Chote's this morning when my car wouldn't start. The dispatcher was very friendly and said a truck would be here within 30 minutes. In the meantime, we got the car started and called to cancel. Dispatcher was still very nice and just said that he would call the driver to let him know. Driver would have been there within the time frame, Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that we didn't actually get towed! :) However, we will definitely call and use if we ever have a need again. read more

Mike is always there when I need him and I trust him with my customer's cars. Very dependable, hard working and trustworthy person.

Peace to the homie Cook for sticking thru my horrible directions. I was stuck in a dirt parking lot in the middle of SXSW & he came thru all that horrible traffic to scoop my ride, cool dude!! Chote's gots my seal of approval!! read more

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Excellent service and good price. Arrived in the timeframe given during the call for a quote. Handled my vehicle with care. Highly recommend these guys. read more

My expectations were exceeded by the great folks at Chote's! My car broke down about a half mile from home, which normally wouldn't be a big deal except that I'm nine months pregnant. I called Chote's based on the great Yelp reviews (which are pretty darn accurate) and was first off left in stitches by the dispatcher, Carmen. She's just delightful, and she took my info with the promise that someone would meet me with my car in about 30 minutes. Half an hour later James arrived and took care of everything from there. He loaded up my dear busted ride and drove me home, all the while being sure that this very pregnant lady was okay. They seem to really have their sh*t together, so call Chote's if you need a tow. read more

I'll get right to the point. Chote's Wrecker Service is awesome and I don't see why anyone else in Austin would go with a different service. I've worked with them twice now and after this last, more stressful situation, I think they deserve all the praise they've been getting. I'm not in town at the moment but I left my car in a legal parking spot and it was reported for vehicle abatement due to a flat tire. I needed it towed quickly before it would be impounded and the fact that I'm not there to handle the situation in person just made it all more stressful for me. Shannon was awesome and took care of everything which immediately let me relax about the situation a little bit. He was patient when I had to read more

Responsive service. Two words I would have never used to describe a towing company. Mike is not your typical (or stereotypical) tow truck operator. read more

Called up Chote's to get my car towed from my house to an auto repair shop in North Austin. As they dropped it off they cracked the front bumper of the car. Then they hastily called up a shady body repair guy that looked fresh out of jail to do it on the cheap and avoid insurance getting involved or having to pay more at a professional body shop. By the time i could get off work and get over there their body mechanic had the front of my car in pieces and said it would be done the next day. Alright, whatever. I can live with that. Seven days later, still no car only terrible excuses. Every time i go to the Chote's driver that caused this mess to ask what is up, they are rude, and this last time when i called demanding to get a firm answer on when the work would be completed they hung up on me. Do not use Chote's unless you want awful service from greedy people who don't care at all about you or your car. read more

My trusty 1997 Volvo failed me while I was delivering Meals on Wheels. Last time I had used a tow service was in 1974 to tow home a 1963 VW van I had purchased with a blown transaxle. Naturally I went to Yelp for a recommendation. Chote looked like the one to use and sure enough Yelp came through one more time. When I called I stated it wasn't an emergency so work me in around more pressing calls. Forty minutes later I received a call saying Steve would meet me at the Volvo in 30 minutes. He arrived in 25 minutes. Great guy, very professional and efficient and he brought me up to speed on drag racing which I hadn't followed in 30 years. Price was about half of what I was expecting. read more

Unfortunately my girlfriend and I had to call a tow truck yesterday when the clutch went out on her car. We called Chotes and within 20 minutes we had someone out there to pick the car up. Shannon was the driver dispatched to us and we can't speak more highly of his service. He called us in advance and got our exact location while on his way and gave us an accurate eta. When he showed up he was very friendly and provided good conversation during the whole process. In conversation we had talked about what was going with the car and he provided us a few places we could take the car to which was helpful. Hopefully I won't be needing a tow any time soon, but if I do I certainly plan to call Choates again and if Shannon is in the area he'll definitely be my go to. read more

Fantastic. I needed my car carried on a flatbed truck to Dallas. The pricing was fair, Carmon was great on the phone and Alve (sp?) was really friendly and made sure my old Miata pal was carefully tucked in before taking the drive. The car arrived later that day to the delight of my niece and nephews who are going to bring it back to life. This crew is highly recommended. read more

I had to have my car towed during rush hour, which usually means a long wait. The dispatcher estimated about an hour til they would arrive, but called back 5 minutes after I got off the phone to let me know they'd be there shortly. Within 5 minutes after that, Robbie Chote arrived and helped me out. It sucks to leave work and find that your car won't start, but Chote's made the experience as painless as it could have been. Both the dispatcher and Robbie were super friendly and helpful. I've been calling Chote's for years, and will continue to do so. read more

When your vehicle leaves you stranded the last thing you want is to wait on the side of 360 for a tow truck. Well, after I called Chotes they had Mike to me in less than 30mins! The price quoted was accurate and he gave great customer service! read more

Great response time! Receptionist was friendly, informational, and courteous. The man that picked up that car was very helpful and friendly! He seemed very honest and the price was great!! read more

My car started back up before he hooked it up. He had me blocked in and threatened to call the police if I did pay $85. So I'm out $85.

Owning a logistics company we need guys like this that we can depend on. Occasionally, we need them to help load a piece of machinery or to jump start a piece of machinery. These are the only guys my agents will use in the Austin area. They are very reasonable and get the job done in a timely manner. read more

Nothing like getting a flat tire on a road trip. I called and 10 minutes later Mike was at my location! He was fast and courteous. If you're in Austin and need the services of a wrecker company, this is the one! read more

I just got my car towed by Chote's Wrecker Service today and they were great. He showed up early and even figured out what was wrong with my car. Hopefully I don't have to get my car towed for a long time, but if I do, I will definitely be using Chote's. read more

Broke down halfway up exit ramp to 183 on Sunday afternoon. Ronnie picked me up and took me to far S. Austin for a very reasonable price. Great service and conversation. I now know how to use a baitcasting reel the right way. I will use them again! read more

Chote's was the only wrecking service in Austin that would come get my sister's car on a Sunday morning after a wreck. Inexpensive tow and friendly employees! read more

Mike came out to help me get my truck started. I thought the alternator was out since I couldn't get it to jump. He figured it was just the battery, so he jumped it and said do not turn it off until you can get the battery replaced. He saved me a ton of money by NOT towing it to my mechanic. He was very personable and respectful of my time. He was very upfront on the timing and it worked out just fine for me since I wasn't in a hurry. Communicated any delays as soon as he new about them. Licensed and bonded-these guys are awesome! read more

I was driving my 64 Mustang on 183 when my left rear tire came off and just about ripped out my rear end. I called a total of four wreckers and chote's being the last one. But was the first one on side. They hooked up to my car that was in the middle of the highway and had it on there tow truck in under 10 minutes with the whole rear end ripped out. They did not cause any extra damage to my vehicle and they were very reasonably priced I will call them back every time I need a Tow Thank you guys. And this goes especially for Mike thank you sir I appreciate your help and being very cool about it read more

This was not a good experience. My car had been stolen and later found in nw austin, unable to crank. I called several tow services that all charged mileage fees + hookup. Chote's quoted $75.00 flat fee with No mileage fees (telephone quote). the driver got out of the truck and said that "tips are always appreciated". He then hooked up the car and we went to south austin (my home). When we got to the house, he immediately said there would be an additional fee of $32.00 b/c we drove 16 miles ($2.00 per mile). He would not even start to unhook my car until I agreed to give him extra cash. While unhooking my car, he said "besides, it's Easter and I have to get my kids something nice"!! After getting the car on the ground, I gave him $75.00 and only had another $15.00- which he gladly took and said, "we'll call it even" He listed the 16 miles on the receipt, wrote that I paid cash $75.00, but never wrote the extra $15.00 any where on the receipt. I do not remember his name, but he was a fairly big white male with numerous tattooes. Especially, 2 big suns on his calves- 1 is angry & the other is sneering. I am very disappointed with this company, they proved that tow truck drivers are not to be trusted. Kevin Stokes, austin, tx read more

I had to have my husband's car towed from a repair shop up north to our house down south while I myself was out of town. I was dreading the process since dealing with towing companies never seems to be a very pleasant task. I found Chote's by the excellent reviews on yelp and they more than lived up to their five stars. The gentleman I talked to on the phone was friendly, funny and glad to help. They had the car picked up and delivered within an hour and at an extremely reasonable price. Less than $100. I'm going to store their number in my phone just in case I ever need a wrecker service again. read more

Best towing experience I have had by Far. My car wouldn't start so I needed a tow and called about 3 different locations and got the best rate from Chote's. Shannon arrived within 15 mins and was extremely prompt and friendly. Would definitely recommend! If I ever need a tow I will be using them! read more

This is the second time I have used this company to tow my trucks in the past 2 months, they have been fabulous, and Sam is a hoot to talk to. They take very good care of the vehicles, and help distract you from the fact you might feel like an idiot for the reason you need to get the truck towed in the first place. I would recommend them to anyone, and appreciate that there are still some "good ole boys" out there with reasonable prices-not just trying to make a buck!! Thanks a ton!! read more

I had to use roadside assistance for my jeep that wasn't starting. So I really wasn't a paying customer. But they had wonderful customer service over the phone, very helpful and pleasant. When the guys showed up, of course my car started! I felt like an idiot, but they reassured me that they would still tow it because it would probably leave me stranded again. They even told me what was probably wrong with my car! Knowing I wasn't a paying customer, they still were very nice and I would recommend! read more

Called these guys after having a bad phone experience with another wrecker. The woman who answered the phone was super friendly and scheduled a tow quickly. The tow truck driver was also very courteous and showed up during the range of availability I was cited. Great experience! Will definitely call these guys again. read more

Robin was wonderful. Real person right away. Gave a quick price over the phone, flat rate no games. Highly recommend. Very fair pricing.

Chotes is the best! Mike helped me move a 10X12 foot shed from one residence to another when no one else would! He went out of his way to get me get a permit to legally move it and helped me do it that same day. When we thought the rain would alter the ability to do this, he moved a personal appointment around to accommodate me. I can't say enough good things about this company and their services. Go with chotes! read more

On June 10, 2015, my son's busted an oil line in his car. He had transmission fluid spill out. He was unable to drive the car. We called AAMCO and they had the car towed in. Chotes Wrecker Service received the call and they dispatch a wrecker to pick up the car. They showed up at the wrong parking garage to start of the day and I think the driver was already mad when he found the correct location. In trying to load the car he damaged the front and rear fender. He also bent the rim on the car. My son found this out when the bent rim damaged the tire and caused a blowout. He had to buy a new rim and a new tire. The estimated damage to car is in excess of $2000. We have tried to contact Robbie (Owner) numerous times but he will not return the calls. He is always either not available or on a call out. He has not even answered the emails. Not sure how he does busy but I would sure not call on him to pick your vehicle up. For all I know is that he may not be insured. Hard to run a business like that. Today is 7/29/2010 and still no return call. Henry C Austin read more