If you are in immediate danger, call 911 first, then call Mac's.
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Bertha, our in-house flatbed, runs Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM only. When the shop is closed, you should still call Mac's. After hours & weekends: same phone number. Mike connects you with our vetted partner so you are not guessing who to trust on the roadside.
Opens today at 8:00 AM ET. Bertha runs shop hours only — after-hours recovery is coordinated by Mike Traina when you call.
Bertha in-house Mon–Fri · After hours: call Mac'sMon–Fri 8–5 · from $75
Shop-Hours Flatbed Towing in Lakeland
Mac's is a repair shop first. Shop hours: Bertha, our in-house flatbed, hauls straight to our bays. After hours: call Mac's — Mike coordinates trusted recovery. We recover your vehicle during shop hours and can bring it straight to our bays at 1620 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815 for diagnosis and repair.
Bertha, our in-house flatbed, dispatches during shop hours only. After 5 PM and on weekends, call Mac's — owner Mike Traina coordinates towing through a trusted partner or handles the referral personally.
Meet Bertha
One in-house flatbed — our driver, our standards, no subcontractor.
Local coverage
Lakeland, Auburndale, Plant City, Winter Haven & Polk County.
Shop-hours only
Bertha in-house Mon–Fri 8–5 · After hours: call Mac's — we coordinate recovery
Payment accepted
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit, cash & EasyPay financing
Towing ratesMon–Fri 8–5 · from $75
The $75 hook fee is fixed. Mileage beyond 10 miles is variable with fuel prices and recovery conditions — we give you the full amount before dispatch when possible.
- $75 hook/load fee for towing
- Pickups within 10 miles of 1620 George Jenkins Blvd are covered by the hook fee (distance confirmed when you call)
- Beyond 10 miles from the shop: per-mile charge based on distance and current fuel costs — we quote your total when you call (no locked-in mileage rate)
Bertha in-house Mon–Fri 8–5 · After hours: call Mac's — we coordinate recovery. Call (863) 399-5744 during shop hours to confirm distance and total before we dispatch Bertha.
How shop-hours towing works
Call us
Dial (863) 399-5744 — tell us your location and vehicle.
Bertha rolls
We dispatch Bertha, our in-house flatbed, in Lakeland or Polk County.
Secure load
Careful winch/load — no careless chain-drag damage.
Shop + repair
Optional: diagnose and repair at 1620 George Jenkins Blvd.
Tow + repair under one roof
Need a tow and want the same team to handle the repair? Bertha brings your vehicle to our shop on George Jenkins Blvd, we walk you through what we find, and get you a clear quote before work begins.
- • Passenger cars & light trucks
- • Accident recovery & breakdown transport
- • Tow + repair with one local team
- • 24 Months / 24,000 Miles warranty on qualifying repairs
Shop location
1620 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Open in Google Maps →Need a tow after 5 PM or on the weekend?
Bertha, our in-house flatbed, runs Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM only. When the shop is closed, you should still call Mac's.
Owner Mike Traina (a U.S. military veteran) answers or returns your call and personally coordinates recovery through a trusted towing partner we work with — or arranges help directly. You deal with Mac's first; we are not a random roadside dispatch line.
- Shop hours (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM): Bertha recovers your vehicle in-house to our bays at 1620 George Jenkins Blvd for optional repair.
- After hours & weekends: same phone number. Mike connects you with our vetted partner so you are not guessing who to trust on the roadside.
- Repair stays at one Lakeland shop. After-hours tows are coordinated by Mac's — not subcontractor roulette during business hours.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 first, then call Mac's.
Bertha — in-house Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Bertha, our in-house flatbed, dispatches during shop hours only. After 5 PM and on weekends, call Mac's — owner Mike Traina coordinates towing through a trusted partner or handles the referral personally.
Payment options
Debit
CashWe accept Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Debit, EasyPay at our Lakeland shop.
Towing FAQ — Lakeland & Polk County
Do you tow to your own shop?
Yes. Bertha, our in-house flatbed, can bring your vehicle directly to Mac's Auto Repair for diagnosis and repair.
What are your towing rates?
$75 hook/load fee. Within 10 miles of our shop, the hook fee covers the tow (distance confirmed when you call). Beyond 10 miles, per-mile pricing varies with fuel costs—we quote your total at (863) 399-5744 before dispatch.
Do you offer after-hours or weekend towing?
Bertha, our in-house flatbed, dispatches Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM only. After hours and on weekends, call (863) 399-5744 anyway — owner Mike Traina coordinates recovery through a trusted partner so you are not stranded without a local contact.
What areas do you serve for towing?
We serve Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale, and surrounding Polk County communities during shop hours. Call (863) 399-5744 to confirm coverage and pricing for your location.
Need shop-hours towing in Lakeland?
Call (863) 399-5744 Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM — $75 hook fee · variable per-mile beyond 10 miles. Bertha flatbed to our shop.