
Towing · Passenger vehicles
Light-Duty Towing in Louisville, KY
Fast, damage-conscious car towing for everyday vehicles — sedans, small SUVs, crossovers, compact trucks, and motorcycles. Broken down at home, at work, on I-65, or in a parking lot, you get clear pricing and full photo documentation.
What counts as light-duty towing
- Passenger cars, sedans, compact and mid-size SUVs, and minivans that fit standard light-duty tow truck limits.
- Small pickups and crossovers used for daily driving around Louisville and surrounding Kentucky areas.
- Motorcycles and scooters, secured with dedicated motorcycle attachments and soft straps.
- EVs and hybrids within light-duty weight and clearance limits, towed using manufacturer-recommended procedures.
When you'd call for it
- Breakdowns, no-starts, overheats, or check-engine events that make driving unsafe.
- Accident recovery for non-commercial vehicles in neighborhoods, parking lots, and on local roads.
- Flat tires or damaged wheels that can't safely be driven to a tire shop.
- Parking garage extractions and tight-access tows where a smaller truck is the right call.
- Dealership, body shop, or service appointments anywhere in the Louisville area.
- Private-property removals where light-duty equipment is the least-damaging option.
How we tow — damage prevention first
- Flatbed towing and wheel-lift options: late-model flatbeds for most vehicles, wheel-lift with dollies for low-clearance or AWD vehicles when flatbed access is limited.
- Low-clearance and modified cars: ramps, skates, and proper approach angles to protect lips, splitters, body kits, and exhaust.
- AWD, FWD and RWD specifics: drive-wheels-off-ground or full-lift procedures per manufacturer guidance, so the driveline doesn't pay for the tow.
- EV and hybrid handling: correct tow points, transport modes, and isolation guidelines to protect the battery pack and high-voltage system.
- Motorcycle transport: soft straps, bar harnesses, and dedicated chocks — no hard tie-downs on controls or painted parts.
Pricing you hear before we roll
- Rates reflect distance, access (garage height, gated lots), vehicle condition, winching, and any specialty equipment such as dollies or motorcycle gear.
- Add-ons are explained before work starts whenever conditions allow, so you know the cost up front.
What to expect, step by step
- 1Dispatch intake: we confirm your location, the vehicle, its condition, and any access notes — parking garage, gated community, highway shoulder.
- 2An honest ETA based on current traffic and truck load, and an update from us if anything changes.
- 3Arrival and assessment: the driver walks the vehicle, takes photos, and picks the safest load method for it.
- 4Securement with soft straps, wheel nets, and frame-safe points. No hook-it-anywhere shortcuts.
- 5Transport by insured drivers who respect speed, spacing, and weather while your vehicle is on the deck.
- 6Drop-off proof: photo confirmation, an itemized invoice, and clear directions to your vehicle if you need them.
Documentation you can actually use
- Time-stamped photos: pre-load condition, hookup points, plate and VIN, and drop-off confirmation.
- Ordinance-aligned: our processes are built around LMCO and the relevant KRS requirements for Louisville and Bullitt County.
- Itemized receipts: clear service descriptions and timestamps, ready for insurance, an employer, or a property manager.
Light-duty towing vs. roadside assistance
Sometimes you don't need a full tow. In many cases we can get you moving again on scene with a jump-start, a lockout, a tire change, or fuel delivery. If that won't work, or if trying would risk damage, we switch to a safe light-duty tow to your home, shop, or dealership.
Service area
We run light-duty calls across Louisville and Jefferson County, Shepherdsville and Bullitt County, Oldham County, and nearby Southern Indiana. Just outside those zones? Call anyway — dispatch can often still arrange a truck or help coordinate something.
Frequently asked questions
Do you tow AWD vehicles safely?
Can you tow EVs and hybrids?
My car is lowered. Will it get scraped?
Can you get into a parking garage?

Need a tow truck in Louisville or Shepherdsville right now?
Call and talk to a live dispatcher who will give you the price, the ETA, and exactly what to expect when your driver arrives. No vague windows. No mystery fees.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week · Shepherdsville, KY · dispatch@502recovery.com