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A car with its hood up on the shoulder of Highway 62 in Morongo Canyon as a tow truck approaches
October 20, 2026
Broke down on Highway 62 near Morongo Valley or the Morongo Grade? Steep climbs, wildlife, and flash floods. What to do and who to call. (442) 205-6198
A car with its hood up on the shoulder near the Joshua Tree West Entrance as a tow truck arrives
October 20, 2026
Car trouble near Joshua Tree's West Entrance or Yucca Valley? No gas or reliable cell service in the park. What to do and who to call. (442) 205-6198
A tow truck's lights on wet desert asphalt near Twentynine Palms after a storm, with a muddy wash
October 20, 2026
Flooding closed SR-62 east of Twentynine Palms. What's affected, post-storm driving tips, and what to do if your car sat in water. (442) 205-6198
A car parked in a desert pullout under the Milky Way as a tow truck's amber lights approach
October 12, 2026
Car won't start after a night of stargazing near Joshua Tree? Cell service is unreliable and the dark is real. What to do and how to get help. (442) 205-6198
A driver beside a stalled car at dusk checking a map on a phone as a tow truck approaches
October 7, 2026
Breakdown near Joshua Tree? Your AAA plan may cover only 7 miles. When to use it and when a local tow truck makes more sense. (442) 205-6198
A flatbed tow truck on a desert highway at dusk with a driver and customer reviewing paperwork
October 7, 2026
California law spells out what a tow invoice must show. What that means for a desert tow near Twentynine Palms. (442) 205-6198
A car at a Joshua Tree trailhead at dusk as temperatures begin dropping for the night
October 2, 2026
October brings peak crowds to Joshua Tree, but the growing day-to-night temperature swing stresses tires and batteries right along with it.
Dirt bike secured with soft straps on a flatbed tow truck near Johnson Valley, California
October 2, 2026
Motorcycles can only be safely towed on a flatbed with soft straps. Proper technique near Johnson Valley and King of the Hammers. (442) 205-6198.
Flatbed truck loading a junk vehicle for removal in Twentynine Palms, CA, with transfer paperwork
September 4, 2026
Selling or junking a car in Twentynine Palms? Skip the REG 138 and you're liable for every ticket the car gets after you sell it. (442) 205-6198.
Driver waiting safely beside broken-down vehicle on desert highway near Joshua Tree National Park
June 23, 2026
Broke down near Joshua Tree or Highway 62 in summer? Here's exactly what to do in desert heat while waiting for a tow. Stay safe — call (442) 205-6198.