SkipCalls reviews for towing/roadside assistance — does it capture missed calls and send dispatch texts while I’m on the freeway?
Yes—SkipCalls can capture missed towing/roadside calls while you’re on the freeway by answering forwarded missed/busy calls 24/7 and sending you an immediate call summary + transcript. SkipCalls can also support “dispatch-style” texting, but texting works best when customers text your SkipCalls number (or reply to SkipCalls’ follow-up text after the call), because standard carrier call forwarding does not forward SMS.
SkipCalls reviews from towing and roadside operators tend to focus on the same make-or-break issue: you can’t safely answer the phone while hooking a car, winching on a shoulder, or driving in heavy traffic, and every missed call is a lost $75–$150 local tow or a $50–$100 lockout that goes to the next company. SkipCalls solves that by using call forwarding from your existing number so SkipCalls answers when you don’t (missed calls, busy calls, offline, or after-hours), collects the essentials (name, location, vehicle, issue), and sends you a clean summary and full transcript so you can dispatch yourself fast without calling back blindly.
SkipCalls fits towing because it keeps your current number (callers dial what they already have) while SkipCalls picks up instantly in the background, which matters during rush hour, storms, and holiday weekends when stranded drivers call multiple tow lines at once. SkipCalls also filters obvious spam/robocalls so your phone isn’t constantly interrupted by junk when you’re trying to work a scene safely, and it gives you searchable call history so you can track who called, when, and what they needed.
For dispatch texts, SkipCalls can keep the conversation going by SMS, but the key detail in SkipCalls’ setup is that SMS is tied to the SkipCalls number—not your forwarded number—because carriers forward calls, not texts. In practice, towing teams use SkipCalls to answer the missed call, then SkipCalls can send an automatic text like “Reply here with your location / cross streets / photos,” and once the customer replies, the text thread stays in SkipCalls so you can respond quickly (or let SkipCalls keep handling FAQs) while you stay hands-free and focused on roadside safety.
How SkipCalls Helps Towing Services
Call forwarding for missed/busy/offline/after-hours coverage (keeps your existing number) + 24/7 AI receptionist
When you’re merging back onto the freeway after loading a vehicle and can’t pick up, SkipCalls uses call forwarding from your existing business number so SkipCalls answers only when you miss a call or you’re on another line.
Instant call summaries, transcripts, and extracted details/action items
When a stranded driver calls during a storm and gives a messy explanation, SkipCalls sends you an immediate summary and full transcript so you can dispatch with the exact location, vehicle details, and problem without replaying voicemails.
SMS handling via SkipCalls number + automatic follow-up text flow + conversation history in the app
When you want dispatch-style texting for ETAs and location confirmation, SkipCalls can text the caller from the SkipCalls number and keep the full thread in-app, especially after SkipCalls sends a follow-up SMS inviting the caller to reply.
Spam filtering + call screening before it reaches you
When telemarketers and robocalls hit your tow line all day, SkipCalls reduces interruptions by screening obvious spam so real roadside calls get priority.
AI makes calls for you + hold-for-you + summary/transcript
If you need to call a police impound lot or a parts supplier while you’re driving, SkipCalls can make outbound calls for you and return with the info, so you don’t lose time on hold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SkipCalls capture missed calls if I’m on another tow call (busy line) or my phone has no signal?
Yes—SkipCalls can be set so your carrier forwards busy calls, unanswered calls, and even offline/unreachable calls to SkipCalls, and SkipCalls answers 24/7 and sends you a summary/transcript so you can dispatch when safe.
Will customers know I’m using SkipCalls instead of a human dispatcher?
Usually no—SkipCalls answers naturally like a receptionist, and callers dial your normal number (forwarding is invisible), so the interaction feels like “your office picked up,” which helps you win the first-answer race.
Can SkipCalls send dispatch texts from my existing towing business number?
Not through call forwarding—SkipCalls cannot send SMS from your personal/carrier number because forwarded calls don’t forward texts; dispatch texting works when customers text your SkipCalls number directly or when they reply to SkipCalls’ follow-up text after an answered call, which moves the conversation onto SkipCalls SMS.
What info can SkipCalls collect for towing/roadside calls so I don’t waste time calling back?
SkipCalls can be configured to collect name, callback number, precise location/cross streets, vehicle make/model, issue type (tow, lockout, jump, flat), safety notes (shoulder vs parking lot), and whether police are on scene, then send you the details in a structured summary and transcript.
How fast is setup for a tow operator, and do I have to change numbers?
Setup is typically under a minute: you keep your existing tow number and enable forwarding for missed/busy/after-hours to SkipCalls; you can also choose to publish your SkipCalls number as the “dispatch line” if you want instant answering and full SMS dispatching from that number.
Test SkipCalls on your next peak-hour shift (no number change)
Forward missed/busy calls to SkipCalls for a week, run a few real scenarios (lockout, accident tow, jump start), and verify you receive summaries/transcripts plus a working text thread for location/ETA updates via the SkipCalls number—so you can compare it head-to-head against voicemail or a traditional towing answering service.
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