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Auto Insurance and Towing in Michigan — What Kalamazoo Drivers Need to Know

Michigan no-fault covers accident towing. Breakdown towing needs a roadside add-on. Calling us directly is almost always faster than going through insurance dispatch.

Towing and Your Auto Insurance in Michigan

Michigan requires all drivers to carry no-fault auto insurance — but most people don’t fully understand what that covers when it comes to towing. This guide explains exactly what your insurance does and doesn’t cover, and how to handle towing calls efficiently.

What Michigan No-Fault Insurance Covers

Michigan no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Property Protection Insurance (PPI) cover accident-related costs — including towing following an accident. If your vehicle is disabled in an accident, reasonable towing costs to the nearest repair facility are covered under your no-fault policy.

Important: no-fault covers the tow from the accident scene. If you want the vehicle towed further — to a preferred shop across town or to a storage facility — you may be responsible for the additional mileage above the minimum covered distance. Confirm with your insurer.

Coverage Summary — Michigan Auto Insurance and Towing

No-fault insurance (required): Covers reasonable towing after accidents. Does NOT cover non-accident towing (breakdowns, lockouts, flat tires).

Roadside assistance add-on (optional): Covers non-accident towing, jump starts, lockouts, flat tires, fuel delivery. Limits vary by carrier — typically 3–10 miles per tow, with per-incident or annual limits.

Comprehensive/collision coverage: Covers accident damage but NOT towing separately — towing is covered under no-fault.

AAA or other roadside clubs: Independent of your auto insurance. Provides towing, lockout, flat tire, fuel delivery. Limits vary by membership tier.

Keep our number saved: (269) 548-4665. In an emergency, calling us directly is faster than routing through an insurance dispatch system that then contacts a third-party company.

How to Use Your Roadside Assistance Coverage

Most major insurers (State Farm, Allstate, Progressive, Geico, Farm Bureau Michigan, Auto-Owners) offer roadside assistance add-ons for $5–$15/month. The typical process:

  1. Call the number on your insurance card’s roadside assistance line
  2. They dispatch a contracted tow company — often with a 45–90 minute wait time
  3. The covered distance is typically 3–10 miles; you pay for anything beyond
  4. You direct the driver to your preferred repair location within coverage limits

Faster alternative: Call Kalamazoo Towing and Recovery directly at (269) 548-4665. We dispatch immediately — typically 30+ minutes faster than waiting for insurance dispatch. After the tow, you can submit the receipt to your insurer for reimbursement up to your coverage limit.

After an Accident in Kalamazoo — Step by Step

  1. Ensure everyone is safe. Call 911 for injuries.
  2. Move vehicles out of traffic if safely possible.
  3. Call your insurer’s claims line to report the accident.
  4. You have the right to request your own tow company — call Kalamazoo Towing and Recovery at (269) 548-4665.
  5. Direct the tow to your preferred repair shop. Under Michigan law, you choose where your car goes.
  6. Get a towing receipt with all charges itemized — you’ll need it for your insurance claim.

Frequently Asked Questions — Insurance and Towing in Kalamazoo

Does Michigan auto insurance cover towing?

Michigan no-fault insurance (mandatory) covers towing costs following an accident. For non-accident towing (breakdown, lockout, flat tire), you need a roadside assistance add-on to your policy or a separate roadside club like AAA.

Generally yes — you need to authorize the tow and direct where the vehicle goes. If you cannot be present, coordinate with your insurer and towing company in advance.

Yes — calling us directly is almost always faster. We answer immediately and dispatch without waiting for insurance authorization. We can coordinate billing with your insurer afterward for covered tows.

You’re responsible for the overage above your plan’s covered miles. Always ask your insurer for the exact mileage limit before assuming you’re fully covered. We’ll explain costs upfront so you can make an informed decision.

Covering All of Kalamazoo County — and the I-94 Corridor

From Portage to Parchment, Oshtemo to Vicksburg, Mattawan to Battle Creek — if you’re within Kalamazoo County or along I-94, we’re your towing company.

Kalamazoo Towing and Recovery

Address

2910 Business One Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Phone

(269) 548-4665

Hours

Monday–Sunday: Open 24 Hours

Google Rating

4.9★ (58+ Reviews)

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