🧭 Car repair & towing
The short answer
Take it to Broken Bow. The auto repair shops, towing, tire shops, parts stores and the Chevrolet dealer are all in or near Broken Bow, about 8 miles south of Hochatown on US-259. Idabel, about 25 minutes further south, has the Ford dealer.
Call the shop before you drive over, tell them what's wrong (overheating, a leak, a warning light), and ask when they can look at it. Most shops here are open on weekdays and close early or all day on the weekend, so call first thing in the morning if you can.
If the car is overheating badly, don't drive it on the hills. Call for a tow instead. Below are the local shops in our directory and what to do while you wait.
- Where the shops are: Broken Bow, about 8 miles south of Hochatown on US-259
- Towing: Eskew's Garage and Towing in Broken Bow; J&M Mobile Mechanic does roadside help
- Dealers: Chevrolet in Broken Bow, Ford in Idabel; nearest Toyota is in Paris, TX
- Weekends: Many shops are closed; call ahead
🔧 Get it fixed
Mechanics and towing
These local shops handle repairs like overheating, leaks, belts, hoses and warning lights. Call ahead, tell them the make and model, and ask if they can tow it or if you should drive it in.
Stuck at the cabin? A mobile mechanic can come to you for some repairs.
🔧 Repair & towingEskew’s Garage and Towing is a Broken Bow service shop known for auto repair and towing, with a longtime local presence in McCurtain County.
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🔧 Auto repairMorgan’s Auto Repair is a Broken Bow auto repair shop known for handling everyday fixes and larger mechanical jobs with the same steady, practical approach.
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🔧 Comes to youJ&M Mobile Mechanic Services is a mobile mechanic and vehicle recovery service in McCurtain County that brings repair work to the place the vehicle needs it most.
See hours, photos & directions →🚗 Dealer service
Dealer service departments
Driving a newer car or one under warranty? The dealer service departments can do warranty work and have parts for their brands. The nearest Toyota dealer is in Paris, Texas, about 45 miles away.
🚗 Chevrolet serviceJames Hodge Chevrolet of Broken Bow is a Chevrolet dealership in Broken Bow that sells new and used cars, trucks, and SUVs, and it also offers service and parts under the same roof.
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🚗 Ford & Lincoln serviceJames Hodge Ford Lincoln Idabel is a long-running automotive dealership in Idabel offering new and used Ford and Lincoln vehicles, along with parts and service.
See hours, photos & directions →🛞 Tires & parts
Tires and auto parts
Need coolant, a belt, a battery or a tire? These Broken Bow stores have them. Some parts stores will test your battery for free.
🛞 Auto partsRight on Broadway in the heart of Broken Bow, Parts House has been the town's go-to counter for everything automotive and lawn-and-garden for nearly three decades.
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🛞 Tires & alignmentDiscount Tire & Alignment in Broken Bow is a tire shop that sells tires and handles balancing, alignments, and routine maintenance.
See hours, photos & directions →🚚 Delivery to your cabin
Staying in? Get food and groceries delivered
Grocery delivery
Skip the drive to town. Adam's Snack Wagon shops the shelves at Pruett's Food in Broken Bow for you. Type or say your shopping list in the app, check the items it finds, and a driver brings your groceries to your cabin around Hochatown.
Shop groceries →Restaurant delivery
Order from local restaurants on the Adam's Snack Wagon app. A driver picks up your food and brings it right to your cabin, so nobody has to drive after a long day on the lake.
Order restaurant delivery →🗺️ Everything on one map
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📅 This week & coming up
While you wait: coming up around Broken Bow
Tipsy Beaver Pub & Grub · 8:00 PM
Beavers Bend Depot & Trail Rides · 6:00 PM
Holly Creek Oak Hill Volunteer Fire Department · 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Cypress Lawn at Choctaw Landing · 6:00 PM
Gallery 259 · 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Beavers Bend Brewery · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
🛏️ Places to stay
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💡 Before you go
If your car is overheating
Turn the heater on high
Turn off the A/C and turn the heater on full. It pulls heat away from the engine and can buy you a few minutes.
Pull all the way off the road
Pull fully off US-259 or the cabin road, turn on your flashers and shut the engine off.
Never open a hot radiator cap
The coolant is under pressure and can burn you. Wait at least 30 minutes for the engine to cool first.
Check for leaks once it's cool
Look under the car for green, orange or pink fluid and check the coolant level. Add coolant only when the engine is cool.
Go easy on the hills
US-259 has long climbs. Use a lower gear and keep an eye on the temperature gauge.
Call a tow if the gauge is in the red
Driving an overheating engine can ruin it. A tow costs much less than a new engine.
❓ Good to know
Common questions
Where can I get my car fixed near Hochatown?
The repair shops are in Broken Bow, about 8 miles south of Hochatown on US-259. Call ahead; most are open on weekdays. See the shops on this page.
Is there a tow truck in Broken Bow?
Yes. Eskew's Garage and Towing in Broken Bow tows and repairs cars, and J&M Mobile Mechanic does roadside help. Call for current hours.
Are mechanics open on the weekend in Broken Bow?
Many shops close early on Saturday or all weekend. Call first. A mobile mechanic may be able to help, and parts stores keep Saturday hours.
My car is overheating. Should I keep driving?
No. Pull over, turn the engine off and let it cool. If the gauge goes into the red again, call for a tow instead of driving on the hills.
Is there a Toyota dealer near Broken Bow?
No. The nearest Toyota dealer is in Paris, Texas, about 45 miles away. Local repair shops can work on most makes.
Can I get restaurant food or groceries delivered to my cabin in Hochatown?
Yes. Adam's Snack Wagon delivers restaurant food and groceries to cabins around Hochatown. You order on the Snack Wagon app, a driver goes and gets it, and brings it to your door. For groceries, they shop the shelves at Pruett's Food in Broken Bow, and you can type or say your shopping list right in the app.
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