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There are several reasons why a car may be towed. Perhaps it conked out on the side of the road, there was a flat tire and no spare, or there was an accident of some sort. On the other side of the coin, cars can be towed for being illegally parked or as part of […]

Having a car break down on a bridge, an interstate highway, or any other busy street or congested area may be considered an emergency by anyone caught behind the mess. But that doesn’t mean any vehicle that has been called to the scene is necessarily an emergency vehicle. The same can be said [...]

There might be some argument, respectfully, but fall is widely considered the best time of year in the Pacific Northwest. Our favorite materials include flannel and fleece, our favorite temperatures are “crisp,” and, of course, the start of football season. While that last reason isn’t [...]

Through the years, Chappelle’s Towing has been noticed for our community involvement, including our work with help breast cancer survivors and our annual Uplift program. We’re also pretty good at what we do. We have been honored time and time again for our professionalism, commitment to safety, [...]

Who is that pink tow truck? It’s Chappelle’s Towing, and we’re here to help. Chappelle’s Towing has been serving the greater Southwest Washington area for almost four decades. That’s why folks who need Vancouver towing or roadside assistance services call on us to take care of it for them. [...]

For nearly 40 years, Chappelle’s Towing has been successfully operating in Clark County, and we want to give back to a community that has supported us for so long. Whether it’s bringing joy to at-risk youth or supporting breast cancer awareness with our pink tow trucks, we have been [...]

There was a recent policy change at Chappelle’s Towing regarding how vehicle owners can remove personal items from their cars. In the past, Chappelle’s allowed people to recover valuables from their car with a signed title document and proper identification. Unfortunately, there was an incident [...]

A popular local YouTuber known as Brecky Breck visits Chapelle’s Towing to learn about tow trucks, how they’re used in the community, and the importance of safety when performing a tow. In the video, Brecky talks about both a flatbed tow truck and a wheel lift autoloader used when a car can be [...]

It’s vital that everybody is prepared in the event they become stranded in their vehicle and unsure of when help will arrive.

What is an impound? Washington state law is clear on the matter. An impound “is a written order for a towing company to tow your vehicle.” There are two types of impounds: Private impound> means a towing from private property because the vehicle was left illegally “on private property where [...]