Roadside Assistance in Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh Towing & Roadside provides roadside assistance around the clock for drivers stuck with a dead battery, keys locked inside, an empty tank or a flat. Our operators test the battery before and after every jump start, open a lockout with an air wedge and long-reach tool, and bring fuel delivery and tire change gear in the same truck. Most calls end with you driving away. When the fix won't hold, we line up a tow to the shop you pick.
Oshkosh Towing & Roadside provides 24/7 jump start, car lockout, fuel delivery and flat tire change service to Oshkosh and surrounding Wisconsin cities, including Neenah, Menasha, Omro, Fond du Lac and Ripon. Dispatch tells you the price before anyone heads out. For roadside assistance, Oshkosh dispatch answers day and night, holidays included.
Types of Roadside Assistance We Handle in Oshkosh
Dead Battery Jump Start
A jump start is the most common roadside call: AAA counted about 7 million battery calls in 2024 alone. We clean corroded terminals, connect a booster, and read the voltage before you turn the key. If the car fires and the charging light goes out, you drive off. If it dies again by morning, the battery is near the end of its 3 to 5 year life and needs battery replacement at your shop.
Car Lockout Service
Keys on the seat or a fob locked in the trunk. A lockout made up 10% of AAA roadside calls in 2024. We open most doors with an air wedge that lifts a small gap at the frame, then press the door's lock switch with a long-reach tool. A slim jim rarely works on newer cars, because barrier plates now shield the door linkage. We don't cut or program keys.
Fuel Delivery Service
Drivers run dry stretching a tank between rural stations. Our fuel delivery brings enough gas to reach the next pump, and dispatch quotes the call fee and the fuel together. AAA Plus and Premier members get that fuel free, while Classic members pay for it. In winter, WisDOT advises keeping the tank at least half full.
Flat Tire Change Service
About 20% of US drivers, roughly 39 million people, can't change a flat on their own. Our tire change mounts your spare tire, torques the lug nuts and checks its pressure, often low after years in the trunk. Some cars carry no spare at all: AAA found 28% of 2017 models shipped with only an inflator kit. With no usable spare, we tow the car to a tire shop instead.
Cold-Start Help on Below-Zero Mornings
Oshkosh averages about 18.6 nights a year at or below 0F. Winter battery failure follows a simple curve: a battery loses about 35% of its strength at 32F and about 60% at 0F, while a cold engine can need twice the normal current to turn over. One boost usually gets you going. If the battery won't hold a charge after it, we tell you straight and offer a tow.
Electric Vehicle Out of Charge
We don't carry mobile chargers. AAA says an electric vehicle that has run out of charge needs a tow, and a flatbed is required in almost all cases. Running the main pack flat is rare, only 2.1% of AAA EV calls in 2022. If the small 12-volt battery is the problem, a jump start may wake the car. If the pack is empty, our flatbed towing crew takes it to a charger or dealer.
When a Roadside Fix Turns Into a Tow
Some calls can't end on the shoulder: a cracked wheel, a battery that won't take a boost, a torn sidewall with no spare. NHTSA counts nearly 11,000 tire-related crashes a year, so we won't send you off on a damaged spare. Dispatch prices the tow during the same conversation, and the car goes to the shop, dealership or driveway you name.
Why Oshkosh Drivers Call Us for Roadside Assistance
- The price is set on the phone before a truck leaves the lot
- Battery voltage read before and after every boost
- Doors opened with an air wedge, never a pry bar
- Out at 3 a.m. on a January night the same as at noon
- A tow lined up if the roadside fix won't hold
- Card, cash, Zelle, Venmo and Cash App all accepted
Towns we cover from Oshkosh
Licensed and insured
Flatbed and wheel-lift trucks
How Much Does Roadside Assistance Cost in Oshkosh?
State Farm lists typical US prices of $50 to $150 for a jump start, $50 to $100 for a lockout, $50 to $100 plus fuel for fuel delivery, and $75 to $200 or more for a tire change. Our dispatch quotes the exact price for your call before the truck leaves, based on where you are.
| Service | Typical US price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jump start | $50 to $150 | State Farm (checked 2026) |
| Car lockout | $50 to $100 | State Farm (checked 2026) |
| Fuel delivery | $50 to $100 plus the fuel | State Farm (checked 2026) |
| Flat tire change | $75 to $200+ | State Farm (checked 2026) |
| Roadside coverage on a car policy | $10 to $60 a year | State Farm (checked 2026) |
These are national State Farm ranges, not our rate card; dispatch confirms your price on the call. If your policy carries roadside assistance coverage, ask your insurer whether it pays us directly or reimburses you.
What to Do While You Wait on the Shoulder
A AAA Foundation study of roadside assistance providers struck and killed from 2015 to 2021 found 89% of those deaths happened where the limit was 55 mph or higher, and 63% happened in darkness. Drivers who stand beside their car on I-41 or US 45 face the same traffic.
- Pull as far right as you can, onto an exit ramp or a side street if the car still rolls.
- Turn on your hazard lights and, at night, leave the dome light on so our operator can spot you.
- On a highway, stay buckled in the car unless it is smoking or leaking fuel.
- In snow, clear the tailpipe before you idle for heat.
- Keep your phone charged; dispatch may call back with an updated arrival time.
For winter, keep WisDOT's kit in the trunk: blankets, water, a flashlight, a scraper and a phone charger, on tires with at least 2/32 in of tread.
Roadside Assistance FAQ
Can you jump start a car when it's below zero?
Yes. Cold is the reason most of our winter jump starts happen. At 0F a car battery has lost about 60% of its strength, so we connect a booster with more reserve than a set of cables from a neighbor. If the engine still won't turn, we check the battery and offer a tow.
Will a car lockout service damage my door or window?
It shouldn't. We use an air wedge to open a small gap at the top of the door and a long-reach tool to press the lock switch inside, which leaves no marks on paint or weatherstripping. Lockouts are common: they made up 10% of AAA roadside calls in 2024.
How much fuel does a fuel delivery service bring?
Enough to get you to the nearest station, usually a few gallons. AAA Plus and Premier plans cover that fuel at no charge, and Classic members pay for it. Dispatch quotes the call fee and the fuel cost together, so the total is clear before we drive out.
What if my car has no spare tire?
Then a tire change isn't possible on the roadside, and we tow the car to a tire shop or your mechanic. This is more common than drivers expect: AAA found 28% of 2017 model year vehicles came without a spare, carrying only an inflator kit that can't fix a torn sidewall.
Do you charge electric vehicles on the roadside?
No, we don't offer mobile EV charging. An electric vehicle with an empty main battery goes on a flatbed to the nearest charger or your dealer, which is what AAA recommends in almost all cases. If only the 12-volt accessory battery is dead, a jump start can often wake the car.
Is roadside assistance available at night and on holidays?
Yes. Our dispatch answers around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays. In Oshkosh, where the January average low is about 10.2F, a dead battery at night can't wait until morning. Dispatch gives you an estimated arrival time and the price on the same call.
Need a Tow Truck Around Oshkosh
Tell dispatch where you are and what happened. You get the price before the truck rolls, day or night.
Or call dispatch (920) 891-8484