Do I need a new phone number?

No, you keep your existing business number. During setup we provision a dedicated Recoverly number in your local area code, and you forward missed calls to it behind the scenes. When a caller does not get an answer, the text-back reply comes from that Recoverly number, so they see a real local number on their phone instead of a shortcode or toll-free line.

How fast does the text go out after a missed call?

Within 30-60 seconds. The moment your call forwards to us, our system detects it and sends an instant text asking if they need help.

Do I have to change how I work?

Nope. Work exactly like you do now. Answer calls when you can. When you can't, calls forward to us automatically. You get a text summary with what the customer needs.

What kinds of businesses is this for?

Perfect for service businesses where you can't always answer: plumbers, electricians, HVAC, locksmiths, towing, garage door repair, carpet cleaning, lawn care, contractors.

What happens after the customer replies to the text?

Our AI has a conversation with them to capture what they need, how urgent it is, and where they're located. Then you get a text summary with all the details.

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May 19, 2026•4 min read

Missed-Call Text-Back for Towing Companies

Towing is about as speed-sensitive as service work gets. The customer is on the side of the road, in a parking lot, or stuck somewhere they can’t leave the vehicle. If a tow company misses the call, the next one on the search results page usually gets the job.

Missed-call text-back can’t guarantee the job, but it can help your shop stay in the conversation. The goal is to acknowledge the caller within seconds and start gathering the details a dispatcher would normally ask for over the phone.

What towing calls usually need

•Vehicle location (cross streets, parking lot, mile marker)
•Destination — home, body shop, mechanic
•Vehicle type — sedan, SUV, truck, motorcycle, larger
•Whether the customer is in a safe spot
•Whether keys are in the vehicle or with the customer

Safety note

Recoverly is not an emergency service. If anyone is injured, the vehicle is blocking traffic, there is fire or smoke, or there is any immediate life-safety risk, callers should contact 911 first. Recoverly does not promise arrival times, dispatch trucks, or guarantee availability. The goal is to capture the details and pass them to the owner or dispatcher.

Example missed-call text flow

•First text: "Hi, this is [Business Name]. Sorry we missed your call. Where is the vehicle right now?"
•Follow-up: "Got it. Where does it need to go, and what kind of vehicle is it?"
•Optional: "Are you in a safe spot? If there is any danger, please call 911 first."

What Recoverly does not do

•It does not answer the call. Your dispatch phone still rings first.
•It does not promise arrival times or availability.
•It does not dispatch a truck.
•It does not replace dispatch software. It is a missed-call follow-up safety net.

See missed-call text message examples for sample wording, and the missed-call cost calculator to estimate the potential value of recovered tow calls over a month.

Related reading: why fast follow-up matters.

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What towing calls usually need

Example missed-call text flow

What Recoverly does not do

Stop letting missed calls turn into lost customers.