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24/7 Towing & Roadside Assistance in Lake View East, Chicago

Need 24/7 towing or emergency roadside service in Chicago? Rick’s serves Lake View East and the North Side. Call (312) 451-5785.

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Lake View East focused

Focused on Chicago’s North Side

Wheel-lift towing

Cars and compatible light-duty vehicles

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Towing & roadside assistance

24-hour towing and emergency roadside assistance

If you can’t drive the car, tell us what happened before it stopped. We’ll ask about the vehicle, whether you have the keys and how to reach it so we can discuss the right help. Read the roadside assistance guide.

01 / TOWING

Local car towing with a wheel-lift truck

Need emergency towing in Chicago? Rick’s provides local car towing and breakdown transport for compatible cars, SUVs and light-duty vehicles. Tell us the pickup, destination and vehicle condition. We use wheel-lift equipment; flatbed towing is not offered.

02 / BATTERY

Car battery jump-start service

Need a jump start in Chicago? Clicking, slow cranking or a car that sat unused may point to a discharged battery. Our roadside battery help starts with your vehicle details and symptoms. A boost will not repair a failed starter or charging system.

03 / ACCESS

Car lockout service

Keys locked in the car? Call for vehicle lockout assistance in Lake View East and Chicago’s North Side. Share the make, model and exact parking location. Confirm access and service suitability before dispatch; a missing or broken key is different from keys locked inside.

04 / TIRES

Flat tire service

Our Chicago flat tire service covers roadside tire changes using your usable, compatible spare. Tell us if the spare is flat, missing or inaccessible. Describe wheel damage and where the car is parked so we can assess tire-change access or towing instead.

05 / FUEL

Emergency fuel delivery

Out of gas? Ask Rick’s about emergency fuel delivery in Lake View East and Chicago’s North Side. Give the vehicle’s fuel type and exact location before arranging roadside refueling. If the engine still will not start, another fault may need assessment or towing.

06 / REPLACEMENT

Mobile battery replacement

Ask about mobile car battery replacement when a battery no longer holds a charge. We check compatible battery availability, access and installation requirements before confirming service. Tell us if the car starts after a jump but dies again; a replacement battery will not fix a failed alternator.

07 / RECOVERY

Breakdown recovery and winch-out assessment

Need breakdown recovery, accident assistance or a winch-out in Chicago? Describe the vehicle’s position, damage, wheel condition and access. Recovery depends on equipment fit and safe working space. Follow police instructions at a crash scene and call 911 for an emergency.

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About Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance

Rick’s is a Latino-owned business offering assistance in English and Spanish. LGBTQ+ customers are welcome; every customer deserves respectful help.

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We’re an independent Chicago towing and roadside assistance business, open 24/7. Lake View East is our primary service area. Our office is at 7244 N Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60645. We come to the vehicle for service. Here you can check what we offer, what we need for the pickup and examples of work we’ve completed. See the main business website and documented completed jobs.

We use a wheel-lift truck for light-duty towing. Let us know if the vehicle is AWD or 4WD, has damaged wheels, will not roll or steer, or is in a tight garage or alley. We’ll check the vehicle and access before confirming a tow.

  • Cars and compatible light-duty vehicles
  • Breakdowns, no-starts and select recovery jobs
  • Pickup and destination discussed before the job
Rick’s wheel-lift tow truck at a night towing job in Chicago

Completed local work

Completed Chicago towing and roadside jobs

These photos are from jobs we’ve handled. If your situation looks similar, tell us about it—we’ll still need to check your vehicle and pickup access.

BMW wheel-lift tow near Southport and Fullerton after the vehicle shut off

Southport & Fullerton

BMW no-start tow

This BMW shut off near Southport and Fullerton and wouldn’t restart. We handled the wheel-lift tow in the Lincoln Park and DePaul area.

Dodge Journey being towed after alternator failure in Edgewater

Edgewater

Dodge Journey breakdown

An alternator failure left this Dodge Journey unable to continue. We handled the tow from Edgewater.

Commercial coach bus receiving emergency jump-start help near Irving Park and Clark

Irving Park & Clark

Coach bus jump start

The passengers were already waiting when this coach bus needed an emergency jump start. We provided the battery help near Irving Park and Clark.

Service area

Lake View East and Chicago’s North Side

Lake View East is our primary service area. We also provide towing and roadside assistance across covered North Side neighborhoods and nearby communities. Call with your exact pickup address to confirm coverage and availability.

Near Belmont Harbor, Broadway, Sheridan Road or Diversey Parkway, share the precise pickup address and access. For a highway breakdown, read the DuSable Lake Shore Drive safety checklist; for a blocked parking space, see tight parallel-parking pickup requirements.

Local towing and roadside pickup details

Looking for a local tow truck or roadside help? Your exact address, cross streets and vehicle problem matter more than the neighborhood name alone. Tell us which side of the street you are on and how to reach the vehicle.

Lake View East, Lakeview and Wrigleyville

For East Lakeview jump-start help, West Lakeview car towing or a lockout in Northalsted, share the nearest intersection. Clark and Belmont, Broadway, Sheridan Road, Southport and Diversey Parkway help identify the pickup area. Near Belmont Harbor or Diversey Harbor, give the lot entrance and vehicle position. Wrigleyville emergency towing during an event needs coordination around posted restrictions and the entrance you can access. See Lake View East service details.

Lincoln Park, DePaul, Old Town and the Clybourn Corridor

Need a jump start in Lincoln Park, car towing near DePaul or roadside service in Old Town Triangle? Give the address and entrance rather than only a campus or building name. For Lincoln Park West, Park West, Wrightwood Neighbors, Sheffield Neighbors, Ranch Triangle and West DePaul, mention an alley, garage ramp or delivery restriction. On Clybourn, Fullerton, Armitage and Halsted, confirm where the vehicle can be reached safely. Plan a Lincoln Park pickup or review Clybourn Corridor towing.

Roscoe Village, North Center, Ravenswood and Lincoln Square

For Roscoe Village car towing or lockout service, Ravenswood emergency towing, and flat tire help around Horner Park, describe the parking position and spare-tire condition. A Lincoln Square tow truck request near Foster and Damen still needs the exact street address. Tell us about blocked access, locked wheels or a vehicle that will not steer. Ravenswood pickup guidance and Horner Park roadside help explain what to share.

Uptown, Andersonville and Edgewater

Jump-start requests in Uptown, Andersonville towing calls and Edgewater roadside assistance may involve street parking, an open lot or a building garage. For Buena Park, Sheridan Park, Lakewood Balmoral, Magnolia Glen and Edgewater Glen, provide the entrance and posted clearance. Along Broadway, Sheridan, Montrose, Lawrence, Foster and Hollywood, include your nearest cross street. Garage entry is assessed individually; low-clearance access is not guaranteed. Check Andersonville service information.

Rogers Park, West Ridge and Devon Avenue

For East Rogers Park towing, Rogers Park breakdown recovery or a West Rogers Park jump start, tell us whether the car is on the street, in a lot or behind a building. West Ridge and Devon Avenue pickups need the same access details. Battery trouble, an empty fuel tank and a mechanical breakdown can require different help. See Rogers Park roadside and towing details or West Ridge coverage.

Northwest Side and nearby communities

We also take requests from covered areas including Albany Park, North Park, Budlong Woods, Arcadia Terrace, Peterson Park, Sauganash, Forest Glen, Mayfair and Jefferson Park, plus Skokie, Lincolnwood and Evanston. For an Evanston jump start, Skokie roadside service or a Sauganash tow, call with the exact location and vehicle details so coverage, equipment and availability can be confirmed. Browse the complete service-area directory.

Useful answers

Before you call for a tow

What information does Rick’s need for towing?

Share your location, vehicle year, make and model, drivetrain if known, what happened, whether it rolls and steers, key availability and the destination.

Does Rick’s have a flatbed tow truck?

No. Rick’s uses a wheel-lift truck. Call with your vehicle details so compatibility and safe access can be checked.

Can Rick’s help with an AWD or 4WD vehicle?

Possibly, depending on the vehicle, its condition and the equipment needed. Tell Rick’s the drivetrain before arranging service.

How much does a tow or roadside service cost?

Price depends on the service, distance, vehicle and circumstances. Call for a quote and confirm any arrival estimate directly.

What if my flat tire has no spare?

Flat tire changes require a usable spare. If you do not have one, describe the vehicle so Rick’s can assess whether towing is possible.

Before a breakdown becomes worse

Practical driver guides

Read what to do with a dead battery, overheating engine, flat tire, lockout or flooded road, and when it is time to call for help.

Customer feedback

Read Rick’s reviews on Google

Customers describe their experiences with towing and battery help. These are excerpts from individual Google reviews.

Towing help

Janet Flores (XOJanet)

★★★★★ Google review excerpt

Rick was very professional and extremely kind. He went out of his way to try getting my car to turn on so that I wouldn't need a tow.

Jump start in Lake View

Andrea de Jesús Delgado Orozco

★★★★★ Google review excerpt

He gave my car a jump start, and even stuck around to make sure everything was good before I drove off.

Late-night battery help from Lakeview East to Rogers Park

Kevin Wilson

★★★★★ Google review excerpt

I'd recommend Rick's services to anyone. You can tell he cares and wants to do a good job. He saved us in a pinch and we are so grateful.

Contact Rick’s for towing or roadside help

Ask for help in English or Spanish. Cash, credit/debit cards and contactless payments are accepted; no checks. Confirm the total and any applicable card charges before dispatch.

Call (312) 451-5785, open 24/7. Give your location, vehicle details and symptoms; for a tow, include the destination. Confirm service suitability, availability, arrival estimate and price.

Prefer a message? Contact Rick’s on WhatsApp. Messages do not confirm dispatch; call for urgent service. Check the service areas before requesting help. You can also visit the contact page on Rick’s website.

Looking for Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance near you?

Call (312) 451-5785 for 24/7 towing and roadside help in Lake View East, Chicago’s North Side and covered nearby suburbs. Confirm service at your exact address, availability and price.

Bigfoot mascot videos · AI-created illustrations

Roadside help with a little Bigfoot personality

These short ads illustrate winter battery trouble and roadside help. They are fictional scenes. For actual Rick’s jobs and equipment, see real service photos and clips.

Bigfoot and a winter no-start. AI-created promotional illustration of Bigfoot beside a car in winter. This is not footage of a Rick’s service call or a depiction of the current tow truck. Jump-start service.
Bigfoot roadside help. AI-created Bigfoot roadside promotion. The wooded road and vehicle are fictional illustrations, not a Chicago job location or Rick’s truck. Roadside assistance.

Need help with your vehicle?

Tell us where you are, what you drive and what happened. We’ll go over the service, availability and price when you call.

Plan the pickup and transport

Local towing, long-distance vehicle transport and roadside service need different information. Tell us what you drive, what happened, where it is and where it needs to go. These details help us check whether our truck and equipment suit the job.

How much does a tow truck cost in Chicago?

If you are comparing affordable towing in Chicago, compare the full job: pickup, loaded distance, drivetrain, vehicle condition, time of day and access. Ask about after-hours charges, no-key handling and any recovery work. A cheap starting price may leave out part of the service. Review towing rates and quote factors, then confirm the total directly before booking.

Looking for a tow truck near you?

Share your exact location so we can confirm service and an arrival estimate. A neighborhood name or “near me” search cannot confirm where an available truck is. Need 24-hour towing after a breakdown, or a scheduled tow to a repair shop? Tell us the destination and receiving arrangements. See what to prepare before arranging a tow.

Pickup truck, SUV and commercial van towing

Need truck towing in Chicago for a pickup, cargo van or work vehicle? Give the model, drivetrain, loaded weight, height and any modifications. Rick’s assesses light-duty truck towing, SUV towing, work-van towing and select medium-duty requests individually. Commercial towing depends on the actual vehicle and equipment required. See pickup truck and commercial vehicle towing requirements.

Long-distance towing from Chicago’s North Side

For long-distance towing from Lake View East, provide both addresses, the vehicle’s condition and the receiving arrangements. A tow to a repair shop, dealership or another authorized destination needs a confirmed route, compatible equipment and an agreed quote. Ask about delivery hours and key handoff before booking. Read about long-distance vehicle transport from the North Side.

Can you tow a car without keys or working steering?

A no-key tow or a car that will not roll needs a separate access assessment. Tell us if the transmission is locked in park, the steering is locked, a wheel is damaged or the parking brake cannot be released. Do not assume a standard hookup is possible. Share the parking position and available space so we can discuss disabled vehicle towing for a car that will not roll or steer.

Car starts after a jump but dies again?

Tell us whether the engine stalls while running or runs normally but will not restart after being switched off. A dead battery, charging fault or another starting problem may need different help. A roadside battery boost does not establish that the fault is repaired. See next steps after a jump start and discuss mobile battery replacement or towing based on the symptoms.

Towing after overheating or engine failure

If the car overheated, shut off or will not start, describe the warning lights, any visible leak and what happened before it stopped. Tell us whether it still rolls and steers. That information helps us discuss breakdown towing to your chosen repair shop and check whether roadside assistance fits the situation.

Call (312) 451-5785 to discuss your vehicle and pickup. Confirm the service, availability and total before dispatch.

Talk to Rick’s

Call with your exact location and vehicle details to confirm service, availability and price.