Get off the road if you can
If the car is still drivable, take the nearest exit. Exit 80 puts you right near our shop. Exit 77 is mostly truck stops and big rig repair—not ideal for passenger vehicles. If you can't move, pull as far onto the shoulder as possible, turn your wheels away from traffic, and turn on your hazards immediately.
Stay visible and stay safe
If you have to stop on the shoulder, exit from the passenger side if possible. Stay behind the guardrail. At night, use your phone flashlight or set out reflective triangles if you have them. I-81 moves fast—visibility is critical.
Call for help
If you have roadside assistance through your insurance or AAA, call them. If you don't have coverage, here are two affordable local options that service this stretch of I-81:
For non-emergency breakdowns, Pennsylvania State Police can also assist with traffic safety while you wait.
- Whoops Roadside Assistance – (717) 943-8329 – Affordable roadside help and towing in Central PA
- Roberto's Towing – (717) 274-9505 – Local towing service based out of Lebanon PA
For non-emergency breakdowns, Pennsylvania State Police can also assist with traffic safety while you wait.
Once you're towed or mobile
If you can get the vehicle to us—whether on a flatbed or limping off the exit—we're at 130 N Faith Rd, right off Exit 80 near the Holiday Inn. Call (717) 473-5997 and let us know what happened. We'll do what we can to get you back on the road.
Made it off the highway? Call (717) 473-5997 and we'll see what we can do to help.
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