Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
24/7 Towing & Recovery Experts in Painesville, OH
Established in 1965, Bob's Garage & Towing has built a legacy of excellence in towing, recovery, and mechanical repair services. As a family-owned business operating in Painesville, Ohio, we combine decades of hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment to serve Lake County and Northeast Ohio. Our team of trained professionals delivers 24/7 emergency response, heavy-duty recovery, and HAZMAT spill cleanup, earning the trust of local police and fire departments. With a fleet featuring 60-ton rotator cranes, air cushion recovery systems, and lowboy transport, we handle everything from classic car transport to multi-axle machinery recovery.Our ASE-certified technicians provide automotive diagnostics and repairs, while our storage facilities offer secure solutions for impounded vehicles. Over five decades, we've maintained a reputation for reliability, investing in advanced technology like 44-ton high-pressure lifting bags and incident scene mobile lighting. As third-generation operators Jay and Jared Fox lead the company, we continue prioritizing rapid response times, damage-free towing methods, and personalized service for both commercial and individual clients across Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, and Cuyahoga counties.
Services
Heavy-Duty Towing
HAZMAT Response
Mechanical Repair
Load Transfer
Air Bag Lifting
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of towing and recovery expertise in Northeast Ohio
- ASE-certified technicians for automotive and truck repairs
- 24/7 emergency response with state-certified equipment
- Specialized HAZMAT spill cleanup and air bag lifting capabilities
- Third-generation family ownership ensuring personalized service
Associations and certifications
- ASE Certified
Services
Heavy-Duty Towing
Our 60-ton rotator crane and lowboy transport handle tractor-trailers, buses, and heavy machinery. Featuring 4x4 wreckers and 44-ton air lifting bags, we perform complex recoveries on highways and off-road locations. With specialized dollies and winchouts, we safely extract vehicles weighing up to 88,000 pounds while maintaining road safety compliance.
HAZMAT Response
Certified HAZMAT teams respond 24/7 with dedicated spill containment trucks. We handle fuel transfers, chemical spills, and hazardous material incidents using EPA-compliant equipment. Our trained operators follow OSHA protocols for safe cleanup of flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and environmental contaminants at accident scenes.
Air Bag Lifting
High-pressure air cushion systems lift vehicles and machinery up to 88,000 pounds without structural damage. This method excels for overturned trucks, rail car recoveries, and delicate load transfers. Our Jerrdan JFB 50-ton integrated wrecker works with air bags to stabilize and reposition heavy equipment in challenging terrain.
Mechanical Repair
ASE-certified technicians perform diagnostics, brake repairs, and alignments for cars and commercial trucks. The shop offers fleet maintenance accounts with priority scheduling. Services include electrical system repairs, tire replacement, and computerized diagnostics for both domestic and imported vehicles.
Load Transfer
Specialized equipment handles shifted freight in trailers, including transmissions and industrial machinery. Our team reorganizes scattered cargo using forklifts and material handling systems. With secure storage facilities and transport trucks, we ensure complete load recovery while minimizing business disruption for commercial clients.
People
Robert "Bob" Fox
Founder
Founded the business in 1965, establishing its reputation for reliable towing services in Northeast Ohio. Pioneered early recovery techniques that evolved into modern HAZMAT response protocols.
Jay Fox
Owner/Operator
Joined the family business in the 1970s, expanding services to include heavy-duty recovery and HAZMAT response. Maintained continuous operation through four decades of industry advancements and equipment innovations.
Jared Fox
Co-Owner
Third-generation operator managing daily operations and fleet modernization. Oversaw acquisition of the 2021 Peterbilt 389 with Jerrdan JFB 50-ton wrecker, featured in towing industry publications.
Questions
What types of vehicles can you tow?
We handle all vehicle types including motorcycles, cars, tractor-trailers, buses, and heavy machinery up to 88,000 pounds using specialized equipment.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our HAZMAT-certified team provides 24/7 emergency response with dedicated incident response trucks and air cushion recovery systems.
What areas do you service?
We serve Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, and Cuyahoga counties in Northeast Ohio with both local and long-distance towing capabilities.
Are your technicians certified?
All mechanics are ASE-certified with expertise in automotive diagnostics, brake systems, and commercial vehicle repairs.
Can you handle hazardous material spills?
Yes, we have OSHA-compliant HAZMAT response teams trained in fuel transfer and chemical spill cleanup procedures.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and offer account billing for commercial clients. Payment terms available for fleet service contracts.
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