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24/7 emergency service for Chapel Hill, UNC campus, Franklin Street & Carrboro — (877) 68-CALLJIM
When your car breaks down on Franklin Street during a UNC game day, or you're stranded on Highway 54 after hours, JF Roadside Service is the Chapel Hill towing company residents and visitors trust for fast, professional help. We provide 24/7 emergency towing and roadside assistance throughout Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and all of Orange County, NC. Our dispatchers know every corner of this college town — from the winding roads near Southern Village to the busy intersections around University Mall — and our drivers average 30-60 minute response times across the entire service area. Whether you need a jump start in a parking deck on campus, a tire change on Fordham Boulevard, or a full tow from Chapel Hill to Durham, we handle every call with the same urgency and care. We're locally operated, fully licensed and insured, and we treat your vehicle like it's our own. Chapel Hill drivers choose JF Roadside Service because we combine hometown reliability with professional-grade equipment and transparent pricing. No hidden fees, no surprises — just honest service when you need it most.
We tow sedans, SUVs, crossovers, and light trucks throughout Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and surrounding Orange County. Whether your car won't start in a UNC parking lot or you're involved in a fender-bender on Highway 15-501, our flatbed and wheel-lift trucks safely transport your vehicle to your home, a repair shop, or a body shop of your choice. We handle accident recovery, mechanical breakdowns, and long-distance tows with equal professionalism.
Learn More Light & Medium-Duty TowingDead battery? Whether you left your headlights on in a parking garage downtown or your battery gave out in your driveway in Southern Village, we bring portable jump-start equipment directly to your location. Most jump starts take under 10 minutes, and we'll test your battery and alternator on-site to make sure you won't get stranded again five minutes down the road. If your battery is beyond saving, we can tow you to a service center or offer mobile battery installation on the spot.
Learn More Jump StartsLocked your keys in the car at Eastgate Shopping Center or on Franklin Street? We provide damage-free lockout service for most makes and models. Our technicians use professional lock-out tools — no coat hangers, no broken windows — to get you back inside your vehicle quickly and safely. We arrive prepared for modern vehicles with electronic locks and older models with manual systems. If we can't unlock your car on-site, we'll tow it to a locksmith at no additional charge.
Learn More Lockout ServiceRan out of gas on I-40 near the Chapel Hill exit, or coasting on fumes near Weaver Dairy Road? We deliver enough fuel to get you to the nearest gas station — usually 2-3 gallons of unleaded gasoline. Our drivers carry fresh, clean fuel and arrive within an hour of your call. No need to walk to a station in the heat or cold. We come to you, refuel your tank, and get you back on the road in minutes.
Learn More Emergency Fuel DeliveryFlat tire on Estes Drive or Highway 54? We swap your flat for your spare on-site, inspect the damaged tire, and check your spare's air pressure before you leave. If your spare is also flat or missing, we'll tow you to a nearby tire shop. Our technicians carry portable air compressors, tire irons, and hydraulic jacks to handle tire changes safely on the shoulder of busy roads or in tight parking lots. Most tire changes are completed in 15-20 minutes.
Learn More Flat Tire & Tire ChangeWe tow box trucks, cargo vans, and commercial vehicles up to 26,000 lbs throughout Chapel Hill and Orange County. If your delivery truck breaks down near University Place or your work van won't start at a job site in Carrboro, we dispatch heavy-duty equipment designed for commercial loads. We understand that downtime costs you money, so we prioritize fast hookup and transport to minimize disruption to your business operations.
Learn More Heavy-Duty & Commercial TowingOur Chapel Hill service area covers the entire town limits plus surrounding communities. We regularly serve UNC's main campus and satellite lots, the bustling Franklin Street corridor, the Carrboro border near Weaver Street Market, neighborhoods like Meadowmont and Governors Club, shopping districts including University Place and Eastgate, and major arteries like Highway 15-501, Highway 54, I-40, and Fordham Boulevard. If you're within 15 miles of downtown Chapel Hill — whether that's north toward Hillsborough, south toward Pittsboro, east toward Durham, or west toward Carrboro — we can reach you. Our drivers are intimately familiar with Chapel Hill's winding residential streets, campus parking decks, and high-traffic commercial zones, so we navigate efficiently even during UNC events, rush hour, or bad weather. We also coordinate with local police and DOT when responding to roadside emergencies on state highways, ensuring safe hookup and transport even in challenging conditions.
We dispatch the closest available truck the moment you call. Most Chapel Hill calls are answered in 30-60 minutes, even during peak traffic near UNC or on game days.
Breakdowns don't wait for business hours. We operate around the clock, every day of the year — including holidays, weekends, and late nights when other services are closed.
JF Roadside Service carries full commercial liability and towing insurance. Your vehicle is protected from the moment we hook up until delivery. All drivers are background-checked and certified.
We provide upfront pricing before dispatch. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. You know exactly what you're paying before our truck arrives, and we accept cash, credit, and insurance claims.