First Class Towing & Recovery
About First Class Towing & Recovery
First Class Towing & Recovery provides 24-hour towing and recovery services throughout Lake in the Hills, McHenry County, and Northern Illinois. This second-generation, local towing company operates with Wreckmaster Certified operators who handle a comprehensive range of services including car and truck towing (local and long-distance), roadside assistance, heavy duty towing, off-road recovery, motorcycle towing, equipment hauling, and private property towing. The company specializes in high-end, classic, and exotic car towing, with their fleet outfitted with race ramps and 4-point tie down systems with soft straps for lowered and antique vehicles. Additional roadside services include lockout service, jump starts, gas delivery, and tire changes. They maintain multiple location addresses in the area and stage trucks throughout their service territory to ensure fast response times. The company also offers specialty equipment transport services for items such as toolboxes, forklifts, and scissor lifts, along with cash for cars programs.
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Services Offered
Standard towing within the local metro area. Sedans, SUVs, and light trucks up to 10,000 lbs.
Vehicle transport beyond the local area, including trips across state lines.
Specialized motorcycle cradles and straps for safe transport of all bike types.
Towing and recovery for commercial trucks, buses, RVs, and heavy equipment using heavy wreckers or rotators.
Jump starts, flat tire changes, lockouts, and fuel delivery. No tow required.
Vehicle recovery from ditches, mud, snow, and off-road situations using winch equipment.
Free or paid removal of non-running, damaged, or abandoned vehicles for recycling.
Vehicle lockout assistance to regain entry when keys are locked inside.
Emergency fuel delivery when you run out of gas on the road.
Flat tire replacement with your spare tire on the roadside.
Battery jump start service to get your vehicle running again.
Emergency response for accidents and breakdowns, including after hours.
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Typical Illinois rates — not quotes from this company
Statewide figures for Illinois. Source: AAA survey data, state averages, updated January 2026. First Class Towing & Recovery sets its own prices — call (847) 458-8697 for an exact quote.
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First Class Towing & Recovery provides Local Towing, Long-Distance Towing, Motorcycle Towing, Heavy-Duty Towing, Roadside Assistance, Winch-Out & Recovery, Junk Car Removal, Lockout Service, Fuel Delivery, Tire Change, Jump Start, and Emergency 24/7 in Lake in the Hills, IL. Browse all towing companies in Lake in the Hills or across Illinois.
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