Bates Garage & Towing, located just north of Ashland, Ohio on St. Rt. 58, is a family owned and operated towing and automotive repair business, founded in 1955. Starting out with a small repair shop and one wrecker, Bates Garage has grown over the last 50 years to include six small and large wreckers, and a six bay repair facility. Employing five full-time employees, Bates Garage offers towing and recovery on any vehicle, big or small, as well as complete automotive repair. 24 HR Towing and Recovery Service.