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Plain answers for drivers on I-5, Highway 99 and the roads in between.

A fenced vehicle storage yard at night with parked cars and a sign listing what you need to release a vehicle: ID, registration and payment

Car Towed in Stockton? Getting It Back

Your car is gone from where you parked it in Stockton. How to find out who towed it, what you need to get it released, and how to keep storage fees down.

A car pulled fully off a freeway onto the shoulder in dense tule fog with its lights on, while tail lights fade into the fog in the travel lanes

Breaking Down in Tule Fog on I-5 or 99

What to do if your car quits in tule fog on I-5 or Highway 99 near Stockton: where to stop, whether to stay in the car, and when to call 911.

Diagram of a tow price built from a hook-up fee, plus loaded mileage, plus extras such as winching or after-hours work, adding up to the quote you get before dispatch

How Much Does a Tow Cost in Stockton?

What goes into a tow price in Stockton and San Joaquin County, what pushes it up, and the questions to ask before you agree to anything.