Buellton is a small city of 5,161 people (2020), known as the 'Home of Split Pea Soup.' It sits where U.S. Route 101 meets State Route 246. If your car will not start or cannot be driven, call (805) 693-7957 and you will be connected with a licensed and insured local towing professional.
Buellton is about 7.1 miles from Santa Ynez, roughly a 14-minute drive. It is also about 3 miles west of Solvang. Help is available across the city, the nearby valley towns and Santa Barbara County.
Towing around Buellton
Buellton has hotels, restaurants and shops that serve travelers. That means drivers who do not know the area may be stopped on Avenue of Flags, Santa Rosa Road or near the U.S. 101 junction. A breakdown in a place you do not know is stressful, so it helps to know what to tell the dispatcher.
State Route 246 is mostly two lanes between Buellton, Solvang and Santa Ynez. If you break down on it, pull as far off the road as you can and turn on your hazard lights. Stay away from passing traffic.
What to have ready when you call
A few details help the dispatcher send the right truck:
- Your exact location, such as the cross street, the highway and direction you were traveling, or a nearby landmark
- Your vehicle's year, make and model
- Whether the vehicle rolls and steers
- Where you want it taken
The dispatcher quotes the price on the phone before a truck is sent. The cost depends on the vehicle, the distance, the type of truck needed, where you are, and the time of day.
Flatbeds, heavy vehicles and battery trouble
Flatbed towing is generally recommended for all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles, low-clearance and classic cars, most electric vehicles, motorcycles, and vehicles that cannot roll. Your owner's manual often says how the vehicle should be towed.
RVs, box trucks and trailers need equipment matched to their weight and length. Be ready to share those details. Summers here are warm and dry, and batteries often fail faster in high heat. A battery that needs repeated jump starts may need testing or replacement.
After a collision
Call 911 if anyone is hurt or the road is blocked. The California Highway Patrol handles collisions on state highways, including U.S. 101 and SR 246. Officers may call a tow for vehicles that must be cleared. When it is safe, take photos and exchange information.
Once you are safe and the scene is handled, call (805) 693-7957 to arrange a tow. Many insurance policies, credit cards and motor clubs include towing coverage, so check yours and ask for an itemized receipt. Payment methods and hours vary by provider, so confirm them on the call.