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Towing & Roadside Assistance in Excelsior Springs, MO

Need a tow, a jump start, or help with a lockout or flat tire? Call 816-852-1004 with your location and vehicle details to confirm availability and an estimated arrival time.

Who We Are

About O’Dell Tow & Recovery

O’Dell Tow & Recovery, LLC is based in Orrick, Missouri, and serves Excelsior Springs, Richmond, Lexington, and surrounding communities in Clay, Ray, and Lafayette counties. We provide towing, vehicle recovery, and roadside assistance, backed by more than 20 years of experience.

Our services include light-, medium-, and heavy-duty towing, flatbed towing, accident recovery, winch-outs, jump starts, vehicle lockouts, fuel delivery, and spare-tire changes. We assist with cars, trucks, RVs, and semis; call to confirm the equipment needed for your vehicle.

When you call 816-852-1004, share your exact location, vehicle condition, access restrictions, and destination. We will confirm availability and discuss an arrival estimate and pricing before you authorize service. We can take your vehicle to your chosen repair shop or our secure storage location.

What We Do

Our Most Requested Towing Services

Emergency Towing

Emergency Towing

For a breakdown or car accident/wreck when your vehicle cannot be driven safely. Tell us your location, vehicle condition, and destination. Call 816-852-1004 for availability, an arrival estimate, and pricing.

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Roadside Assistance

Roadside Assistance

Help with a dead battery, keys locked inside your vehicle, an empty fuel tank, or a flat tire when you have a usable spare. Describe the problem when you call so we can discuss roadside help or towing.

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Vehicle Recovery

Vehicle Recovery

For vehicles stuck in a ditch, mud, snow, or an off-road location. Describe the terrain, vehicle position, and access restrictions so we can assess the recovery and equipment needed. Call to confirm availability and pricing.

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Coverage

Where We Tow

Call dispatch to confirm service availability for your exact location.

  • Levasy
  • Fleming
  • Liberty
  • Henrietta
  • Sugar Creek
  • Albany
  • Camden
  • Hardin
  • Lawson
  • Orrick
  • Dockery
  • Elkhorn
  • Rayville
  • Lexington
  • Wellington
  • Fishing River Township
  • Excelsior Springs
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Driver Feedback

What Customers Say

Real reviews from drivers we have helped get back on the road.

Ashlee Brower

Oct 26, 2026

★★★★★

Arrived earlier than scheduled time, quick and super cool guy!

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Miyah Colbert

Oct 24, 2026

★★★★★

Unbelievably fast service!! My daughter locked her keys in the car, and O’Dell Towing & Recovery came to the rescue. The driver was incredible! He had her car unlocked within 5 minutes of stepping up to the door! Fast. Professional, and completely saved the day!! Highly recommended!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Jeanne Andre

Oct 23, 2026

★★★★★

Great communication, was on time and had my best interest in mind.

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Charlee Clock

Oct 22, 2026

★★★★★

Lee was super nice and super fast great price wonderful experience ty again

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Cody Eilts

Oct 18, 2026

★★★★★

Lee was there quick and got my wife’s car unlocked! Super great service!

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Sara Hatheway

Oct 18, 2026

★★★★★

If you ever find yourself needing a tow, keep this company in mind! Reliable service, friendly people, and a commitment to helping customers when they need it most. Always great to have a dependable local towing company you can call. Highly recommend!

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Joseph Cline

Oct 18, 2026

★★★★★

Quick and professional service!!

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Questions

Good To Know

Do you deliver fuel if I run out?

Yes. We offer emergency fuel delivery. Call 816-852-1004 with your location, vehicle details, and the fuel type needed. Confirm the fuel quantity and total service price before authorizing delivery.

Can I choose where my vehicle is towed?

Yes. We can tow your vehicle to your chosen repair shop or our secure storage location. Give us the pickup address and destination when you call so we can confirm availability and provide an estimate.

Can I get a price estimate before authorizing a tow?

Yes. Call 816-852-1004 with your pickup location, destination, vehicle details, and access conditions. Ask for the estimated total and any possible additional charges before authorizing service.

Can you help if my keys are locked inside?

Yes. We offer vehicle lockout assistance. Call 816-852-1004 with your exact location and the vehicle make, model, and year. Confirm availability and pricing, and be prepared to show that you are authorized to access the vehicle.

What information do you need when I call?

Give us your exact location, phone number, vehicle make and model, and a description of the problem. Mention damage, a parking garage, a ditch, or other access restrictions. If you need a tow, provide your preferred destination.

Can you change a flat tire?

Yes, when you have a usable spare. Tell us your vehicle details, location, and whether a spare is available. If you do not have a usable spare, call to discuss towing instead.

Can you tow a semi-truck to a repair shop?

Yes. Semi-truck towing is among our services. Call 816-852-1004 with the truck’s location, condition, and desired repair facility so we can confirm equipment, availability, and an estimate.

How long will it take you to arrive?

Call 816-852-1004 for a current arrival estimate. Timing depends on your exact location, road conditions, current calls, and the equipment required. We cannot promise a fixed arrival time for every call.

What should I provide after a car accident/wreck?

When it is safe to call, provide the accident location, vehicle details, condition, and preferred towing destination. Ask us to explain towing, recovery, and storage charges, and confirm claim and coverage questions directly with your insurer.

Do you offer flatbed towing?

Yes. Flatbed towing is one of our services. Tell us your vehicle type, condition, pickup location, and destination so we can confirm the appropriate equipment, availability, and price.

Orrick

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A quick word from a recent customer made our day: “Quick and professional service!!” At O’Dell Tow & Recovery, LLC, we work hard to provide dependable roadside assistance for drivers in Excelsior Springs, Orrick, Lexington, and nearby Missouri communities. Whether you need a tow truck, emergency towing service, flatbed towing, or help getting safely back on the road, our experienced team is ready to help. As a local towing company, we handle breakdowns, accidents, lockouts, flat tires, and difficult vehicle recoveries with care. Call O’Dell Tow & Recovery, LLC today for fast, professional service when you need it most.

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O'Dell Tow & Recovery, LLC provides towing and roadside assistance throughout Ray, Clay, Carroll, and Lafayette counties in Missouri. Our services include towing, jump starts, tire changes, lockouts, and vehicle recovery. Thank you to our local communities for supporting our business!

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How to Jump Start a Car Safely in Missouri What You Need Before Step 1 A dead battery is a nuisance, but it's almost always fixable. Before you start, gather these: A set of jumper cables in good shape, with no frayed insulation or loose clamps A second vehicle with a healthy battery, or a portable jump starter Your owner's manual, which has the final say on your specific car Gloves and eye protection, if you have them If you're unsure at any point, stop. Jump-starting can cause real injury when done carelessly, and calling for help is always a fair choice. This guide covers how to jump start a car safely, and it also tells you when to put the cables down. Step 1: Check the Manual, Position the Cars, and Turn Everything Off Open your owner's manual first. Some manufacturers don't allow jump-starts, and others require you to pull a fuse or take other steps before connecting cables, as Car Talk's official jump-start instructions point out. A few vehicles also keep the battery somewhere other than under the hood, such as the trunk or under a seat. Those cars have designated jump terminals in the engine bay, and the manual shows where. Next, look over the dead battery. Don't attempt a jump if you see cracks in the case, bulging or swelling, visible leaking, or signs that the battery may be frozen. Any of those means the battery is a hazard, not just a dead one. Then position the vehicles. Park the donor car close enough that the cables reach battery to battery, but keep the t

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24 Hour Towing Near Me: What to Expect What "24 Hour Towing Near Me" Really Guarantees Type "24 hour towing near me" into your phone at midnight and you're really asking three things: who will answer, how long until a truck shows up, and what it will cost. The "24-hour" label settles only the first one, and even that comes with fine print. Most operators advertise "24/7/365." Usually that means a phone line is staffed or forwarded around the clock. Some listings, though, show limited office hours right beside the 24/7 banner. That isn't necessarily deceptive. Often the shop counter closes while dispatch stays live. Still, the label tells you someone will take your call, not how fast a truck will reach you. The gap between the two can be huge. On Yelp's results for businesses carrying the 24-hour label in North Las Vegas, response times ranged from 10 minutes to 5 hours. Two companies with identical signs can perform very differently, depending on how many trucks they run, how far away they are, and how busy the night is. I couldn't establish what a "24 hour" claim must legally mean in Missouri, so treat the phrase as marketing, not a guaranteed service level. On your first call, ask whether a driver is on duty right now and what the realistic ETA is to your exact spot. A dispatcher who answers that plainly is usually a good sign. Realistic Arrival Times: Urban, Suburban and Rural Under normal conditions a tow truck takes 30 to 60 minutes to arrive, though weather and peak

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