01 / TOWING
Light-duty wheel-lift towing
Local towing for cars and compatible vehicles, including breakdowns and no-start situations. Rick’s does not offer flatbed towing.
Towing guide
24 hours a day · 7 days a week
Towing in Lake View East, Chicago
Need a tow or roadside help? Rick’s provides light-duty wheel-lift towing, jump starts, car lockouts, flat tire help and fuel delivery across Chicago’s North Side.
Call (312) 451-5785
English & Spanish assistance · Hablamos español.
Share your cross streets and vehicle details.Lake View East focusedFocused on Chicago’s North Side
Wheel-lift towingCars and compatible light-duty vehicles
Call any timeConfirm availability, arrival estimate and price directly
Start with what happened
What help do you need?
Safely parked? Choose your situation, or call Rick’s directly.
Towing & roadside assistance
Choose the help you need
If your vehicle cannot be driven, tell Rick’s what happened. The right solution depends on its condition, drivetrain, key status and access at the pickup location. Read the roadside assistance guide.
02 / BATTERY
Jump starts
Battery jump-start service when a vehicle will not start. Ask about mobile battery replacement when appropriate.
Jump-start guide03 / ACCESS
Car lockouts
Locked your keys in the vehicle? Share its make, model and location when you call.
Lockout details04 / TIRES
Flat tire service
Spare-tire installation when you have a usable spare. If you do not, ask whether your vehicle can be towed.
Tire service guide05 / FUEL
Fuel delivery
Ran out of gas on the North Side? Call with your location and vehicle information.
Fuel delivery guide06 / REPLACEMENT
Mobile battery replacement
Ask about a compatible replacement battery when a jump start is not enough. Vehicle requirements and battery availability must be confirmed.
Battery replacement details07 / RECOVERY
Vehicle recovery
For a stuck or damaged vehicle, describe the position, access and condition so Rick’s can assess the job.
Discuss your situationReal equipment · clear fit
About Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance
Rick’s is a Latino-owned business offering assistance in English and Spanish. LGBTQ+ customers are welcome; every customer deserves respectful help.
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Rick’s is an independent Chicago towing and roadside-assistance business, open 24/7, with Lake View East as its primary service area. The office is at 7244 N Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60645; Lake View East is the primary service area. This supporting website explains service options, local pickup requirements and practical driver guidance. See the main business website and documented completed jobs.
Rick’s uses a wheel-lift truck for light-duty towing. Let us know if the vehicle is AWD or 4WD, has damaged wheels, will not roll or steer, or is in a tight garage or alley. Compatibility and safe access must be confirmed before a tow.
- Cars and compatible light-duty vehicles
- Breakdowns, no-starts and select recovery jobs
- Pickup and destination discussed before the job
Completed local work
Real calls on Chicago’s North Side
These job photos show the type of work Rick’s handles. Every call is assessed on its own vehicle details and conditions.
Southport & Fullerton
BMW no-start tow
A BMW shut off and would not restart near the Lincoln Park and DePaul area. Rick’s provided a wheel-lift tow.
Edgewater
Dodge Journey breakdown
An alternator failure left this vehicle unable to continue. Rick’s handled the tow from Edgewater.
Irving Park & Clark
Coach bus jump start
Rick’s completed an emergency jump start for a commercial coach bus with passengers waiting.
Service area
Lake View East and Chicago’s North Side
Rick’s primarily serves Lake View East and serves drivers in nearby North Side neighborhoods. Call to confirm service at your exact location.
Useful answers
Before you call for a tow
What information does Rick’s need for towing?
Share your location, vehicle year, make and model, drivetrain if known, what happened, whether it rolls and steers, key availability and the destination.
Does Rick’s have a flatbed tow truck?
No. Rick’s uses a wheel-lift truck. Call with your vehicle details so compatibility and safe access can be checked.
Can Rick’s help with an AWD or 4WD vehicle?
Possibly, depending on the vehicle, its condition and the equipment needed. Tell Rick’s the drivetrain before arranging service.
How much does a tow or roadside service cost?
Price depends on the service, distance, vehicle and circumstances. Call for a quote and confirm any arrival estimate directly.
What if my flat tire has no spare?
Flat tire changes require a usable spare. If you do not have one, describe the vehicle so Rick’s can assess whether towing is possible.
Before a breakdown becomes worse
Practical driver guides
Read what to do with a dead battery, overheating engine, flat tire, lockout or flooded road, and when it is time to call for help.
Customer feedback
Read Rick’s reviews on Google
Customers describe their experiences with towing and battery help. These are excerpts from individual Google reviews.
Towing help
Janet Flores (XOJanet)
★★★★★ Google review excerpt
Read Janet Flores (XOJanet)’s full review on GoogleRick was very professional and extremely kind. He went out of his way to try getting my car to turn on so that I wouldn't need a tow.
Jump start in Lake View
Andrea de Jesús Delgado Orozco
★★★★★ Google review excerpt
Read Andrea de Jesús Delgado Orozco’s full review on GoogleHe gave my car a jump start, and even stuck around to make sure everything was good before I drove off.
Late-night battery help from Lakeview East to Rogers Park
Kevin Wilson
★★★★★ Google review excerpt
Read Kevin Wilson’s full review on GoogleI'd recommend Rick's services to anyone. You can tell he cares and wants to do a good job. He saved us in a pinch and we are so grateful.
Contact Rick’s for towing or roadside help
Ask for help in English or Spanish. Cash, credit/debit cards and contactless payments are accepted; no checks. Confirm the total and any applicable card charges before dispatch.
Call (312) 451-5785, open 24/7. Give your location, vehicle details and symptoms; for a tow, include the destination. Confirm service suitability, availability, arrival estimate and price.
Prefer a message? Contact Rick’s on WhatsApp. Messages do not confirm dispatch; call for urgent service. Check the service areas before requesting help. You can also visit the contact page on Rick’s main website.
Looking for Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance near you?
Call (312) 451-5785 for 24/7 towing and roadside help in Lake View East, Chicago’s North Side and covered nearby suburbs. Confirm service at your exact address, availability and price.
24-hour towing · Jump-start help · Flat tire changes · Roadside assistance · Check service areas
Bigfoot mascot videos · AI-created illustrations
Roadside help with a little Bigfoot personality
These short ads illustrate winter battery trouble and roadside help. They are fictional scenes. For actual Rick’s jobs and equipment, see real service photos and clips.
Need help with your vehicle?
Tell Rick’s your location, symptoms and vehicle details. Confirm availability, service and price when you call.
Call (312) 451-5785Plan the pickup and transport
Check the vehicle, quote and receiving arrangements before booking a tow.