Before you call about a junk car, have the title or proof of ownership, the keys if you still have them, and an empty interior. Other local operators publish tow charges of $75–$250, which is a market range. Providence Towing at (401) 249-4432 can tell you what removing your specific car involves.
Junk car removal starts with paperwork, not with the truck. Whoever takes the car will want to know it is yours to give away, so find the title or whatever proof of ownership you have before you call. If it is lost or the car is not in your name, say so on the first call; it changes what can happen next.
Then clear it out. Personal items, toll tags, parking permits and registration stickers should not leave with the car. Check the glove box, the trunk and under the seats, and take the plates off if you were told to.
Will anyone pay me for it, or will I pay for the tow?
It depends on what the car is: whole and running, damaged, or only worth its scrap and parts. Ask the buyer or tower whether they pay anything or whether the tow is the cost to you.
For comparison, published tow charges from other operators near Providence run $75–$250 for a standard tow. That is a market range, not what Providence Towing charges. Ask for the figure for your car and your pickup.
Where is the car, and can a truck reach it?
A car in a driveway is simple. A car behind a locked gate, in a back lot, or boxed in by other vehicles needs a plan. Tell dispatch the exact spot, whether the car rolls and whether the wheels turn, and who has the gate code.
A car that is flat on all four tires needs different equipment than one that rolls. Say so when you call so the right truck shows up.
What if it's a salvage or abandoned vehicle?
Salvage cars come with their own title status, and an abandoned vehicle on private property has its own rules. Do not guess. Ask what the tower needs from you before the pickup, and keep a copy of anything you sign.
Do I need the title to get rid of a junk car?
Usually proof of ownership is expected. If you do not have the title, say so when you call and ask what else is accepted.
Can you take a car that doesn't run?
A non-running car is the usual case for junk removal. Tell dispatch whether the wheels turn and whether the car can be shifted into neutral.
Does a junk car removal cost money?
It can, depending on the car and the pickup. Other operators near Providence publish tow charges of $75–$250. Ask for the total for your car before agreeing.