About Us
Our Story: 25+ Years of Towing Wake County
Started in 1997 with a single truck. Known nationally from TV — but a working, operational towing and private property impound company every day since.
Who We Are
A Real, Active Towing Company
Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery, LLC is a full-service towing and private property impound company headquartered in Wendell, NC, serving Wake, Nash, Johnston, and Franklin counties. Known nationally from the truTV series Lizard Lick Towing (2011–2014), the company continues to operate 24/7 providing professional towing, PPI enforcement, roadside assistance, and vehicle purchasing services.
From One Truck to a Full-Service Operation
Ron and Amy Shirley founded Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery in 1997 with a single truck and a simple commitment: answer the call, do the job right, and treat people fairly. In 2009, truTV came calling, and we filmed our first shows Fired Up and All Worked Up for two seasons. After that Lizard Lick Towing, the TV show began, and for four seasons the cameras followed the business and became an national hit. But the towing never stopped — and every day since the cameras left in 2014, Lizard Lick has been a working towing company, not a TV brand resting on its fame.
OPERATIONAL TODAY
What We Do Today
A fully operational, full-service company with a modern self-loading fleet and real people answering the phone around the clock.
• 24/7 emergency and local towing
• Private property impound for HOAs, apartments, and commercial properties
• Roadside assistance — jump starts, lockouts, fuel delivery
• Accident recovery, on rotation with 8+ law enforcement agencies
• Long distance towing and vehicle transport
• Purchasing of junk, wrecked, and non-running vehicles
What We Stand For
Our Values
Person-to-Person Service
A real person answers every call, 24/7/365 — no answering services, no AI dispatch, no motor clubs.
Transparency & Accountability
Body cameras on every driver, cameras on every truck, and documented office interactions.
Community Commitment
Locally owned, on rotation with local and state law enforcement, and rooted in this community.
The People Behind Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery
Ron Shirley
Amy Shirley
Our Team
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Towing Company
Is Lizard Lick Towing still in business?
Yes. We are fully active and operating 24/7 from Wendell, NC, serving Wake, Nash, Johnston, and Franklin counties.
Is Lizard Lick Towing a real towing company?
Yes — a real, full-service towing and private property impound company founded in 2000, known nationally from the truTV series. You may have also seen us on Fired Up, All Worked Up, and Ronnie’s Redneck Roadtrip. Visit the Show page for more details.
Do Ron and Amy Shirley still run the company?
Yes — both remain active owners involved in the business today.
What happened to the TV show?
The truTV series aired four seasons (2011–2014). When it ended, the business kept right on going — around the clock.
What services do you offer today?
24/7 towing, private property impound, roadside assistance, accident recovery, long distance towing, and vehicle purchasing. We do not offer tire service or motorcycle towing.
I am going to make like a baby and head out of this mother’
28+ Years and Still Going
A real, working towing and private property impound company. Reach us any time.