Madison County · 43140
London, Ohio Towing for the Madison County Seat
Madison County government is based in London, a courthouse town ringed by farmland, and our flatbeds make the run out from Columbus around the clock.
- Open 24/7, 365 days
- Flatbed-only fleet
- Price quoted before dispatch
- Licensed & insured
Of the west-side towns we cover, London is one of the farthest out, roughly twenty miles west and a little south of the yard. Most trips run I-70 west to the US-42 interchange, then south into town; for addresses on the southeast side, SR-56 from I-71 can be quicker. Either way it is a real drive, so we plan London jobs carefully and keep you posted on where the truck is.
Downtown London centers on the intersection of Main Street and High Street, where the Madison County Courthouse stands and several state routes share the same blocks. That makes uptown a tight place to load a car, and our drivers often use a side street. Outside the center, our calls tend to come from three areas: the US-42 corridor between town and I-70, the SR-56 stretch west of town past the state prisons, and the neighborhoods around the fairgrounds and London High School on Elm Street. Rural slide-offs on county roads are common after snow or heavy rain.
Your vehicle travels the full distance on a flatbed, which is the gentlest way to carry a car twenty miles or more. The dispatcher gives you a firm price and a live arrival estimate before anyone leaves the yard, so you know what to expect. Call (614) 633-8163 or send a request with your location.
Where calls come from
Roads we get called to in London
US-42 between London and I-70
The main way in from the interstate. Long, straight and fast, so breakdowns here are usually on narrow shoulders with farm traffic passing close.
I-70 at US-42
The interchange signed for London and Plain City in Deer Creek Township, and the exit our drivers use most on London calls.
SR-56 west of town
Passes the London and Madison correctional institutions. Visitors' cars break down on this rural stretch, and we need the exact location to find them.
High Street and Main Street downtown
Several state routes overlap on these blocks around the courthouse, so traffic is heavier than the town's size suggests and curbside loading takes care.
I-71 at SR-56
The southeast approach to London, signed for Mount Sterling and London. Handy when a car breaks down on the I-71 side of the county.
Services available in London
Towing
Roadside help
Specialty transport
Know the area
Around London
Landmarks
- Madison County Courthouse
The 1890s courthouse at the center of town; jurors and visitors parking nearby make up a steady share of our downtown lockouts.
- Madison County Fairgrounds
On Elm Street; during fair week, grass lots and crowds make it worth telling us which gate you are closest to.
- Prairie Grass Trail London trailhead
The rail-trail trailhead on West High Street, where cyclists sometimes leave cars that will not start when they return.
Hospitals
- Madison Health
London's hospital on North Main Street; we tow from its lots and can take a car home while the owner is being treated.
Schools
- London High School
The Red Raiders' school, also on Elm Street, where after-school dead batteries are common in cold weather.
Big employers
- Stanley Electric U.S.
An automotive lighting plant on East High Street; shift changes are when its employees' cars tend to need help.
- London and Madison Correctional Institutions
Two state prisons on SR-56 west of town; our drivers will not enter secure areas, so meet us in the visitor parking lot.
Parks
- Madison Lake State Park
East of town, with a small lake and boat ramp; lots there are fine for a flatbed, but cell service and directions help.
Towing in London: common questions
How long does it take a truck to reach London from your Columbus yard?
As the crow flies London sits some twenty miles from our gate; on the pavement it is farther via I-70 and US-42. Traffic, weather and what our trucks are already doing all affect timing, so our dispatcher checks the board and quotes a live arrival window on the phone instead of a stock number.
Can you load a car parked around the courthouse square?
Yes, though the blocks around the courthouse are busy, and several state routes run through them. The driver may use a side street or nearby lot to load, and if your car is wedged into a tight parallel spot, wheel dollies and a winch get it out. Mention any reserved or time-limited space when you call.
Do you tow from Madison Health's parking lot?
Yes. If your car will not start in the hospital lot, or you were brought in and need the car taken home, we can handle it. Arrange the pickup with the dispatcher, and if you cannot be there, we will explain what we need to confirm ownership and where to leave the keys.
My car broke down visiting someone at the correctional institution on SR-56. Can you help?
Yes. We pick up cars from the visitor parking at both state prisons west of London. Our driver stays in public areas only, so tell us which lot you are in and wait by your car if you can. If it is a battery or tire problem, we fix it on the spot through roadside assistance.
Do you work during the Madison County Fair?
We do. Fair week brings crowds and grass parking to the fairgrounds on Elm Street, and keys locked in cars, drained batteries and tires sunk in wet grass keep us busy. Tell the dispatcher which gate or parking area you are near. If the car is stuck in mud, our driver can winch it to firm ground first.
How much does a tow from London cost?
London is one of our farther service areas, so the travel part of the price is larger than for a nearby suburb. The total also depends on where the car goes and on any extra work. Before anyone drives out, you are told the total for the job, and the rates page lays out what feeds into it.
Can you tow my car from London back to a dealer in Columbus?
Yes. Many London drivers want their car taken to a Columbus dealership or a specialist shop, and carrying it on a deck makes sense over twenty-plus miles. We can also deliver it to a garage in town or to West Jefferson on the way. For longer trips beyond Columbus, see long-distance towing.
What about cars stuck in ditches on Madison County back roads?
That is a regular winter job for us out here. Rural roads around London have deep ditches and soft shoulders, and a car can slide off easily on ice. Our driver winches the car back onto the road and checks whether it can be driven. If it is beyond what a light-duty flatbed can safely recover, we say so and help find heavier equipment.
Broken down in London?
Tell the dispatcher the nearest London cross street and you will hear the full price before a truck is assigned.
Next towns over
- West Jefferson · 13.4 mi from our yard
- Prairie Township · 6.9 mi from our yard
- Plain City · 17 mi from our yard
- Galloway · 5.9 mi from our yard
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- Every town we cover
Where the trucks start
Calls from London are dispatched from Harrisburg Pike (US-62) on Columbus's southwest side, around the clock, 365 days a year.
1620 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: (614) 633-8163
Email: lisa@autolyftusa.online
Directions to the yard