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Towing, Roadside & Transport services near you
Towing, roadside assistance and vehicle transport: get a stalled vehicle to a shop, a battery boosted, or a car, bike or trailer moved across the country.
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What Towing, Roadside & Transport covers
Towing, roadside assistance and transport are three different jobs. Towing moves a vehicle that cannot be driven, usually to a shop or a home, and can often be arranged on short notice. Roadside assistance fixes a small problem where you stand: a dead battery, a flat tire, an empty tank or keys locked inside. Transport is a planned move from one place to another, priced by distance.
The symptom decides the service. A vehicle that overheats, loses oil pressure or brakes poorly should be towed, not driven. One that only needs a boost, a wheel change or a few litres of fuel is faster and cheaper to fix by roadside help. A vehicle bought in another city, or a winter drive south, calls for transport, arranged well ahead.
Safety comes first. On a highway, pull as far onto the shoulder as you can, switch on the hazard lights and call 911 if you feel unsafe. Have your location, your vehicle’s make, model and drive type, and your destination ready, since those decide which truck is sent and what it costs.
Towing
A towing service sends a tow truck for a vehicle that cannot be driven and delivers it to the shop, home or scrapyard you choose, by flatbed or wheel-lift.
Roadside assistance & battery boost
Roadside assistance that comes to you: a battery boost, a flat changed to the spare, fuel delivered or a locked door opened, with a battery test.
Vehicle transport
Car shipping and vehicle transport by car hauler between cities or provinces, open or enclosed, with pickup and delivery windows and a condition report.
Motorcycle transport
Motorcycle transport by trailer, van or flatbed to a shop, storage or a new home, with a wheel chock, soft tie-downs and a condition check at each end.
RV & trailer transport
RV and trailer transport: a professional driver tows or delivers a travel trailer, fifth wheel, camper or motorhome to a campsite, storage lot or dealer.
How it works
Tell shops the job. They compete.
You set the budget and choose the shop. Posting is free, and you pay the shop you hire only once the job is 100% done.
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Post your job
Choose the service, describe the job and your vehicle, and set your budget. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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Shops compete
Nearby shops that do the work see your request and send their best offer: price, when they can start, what is included.
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Accept the best offer
Compare bids, ratings and distance, then hire one shop. The others are told, politely.
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Talk and get it done
Your conversation with the shop opens right away to agree on the day. You pay only after the job is complete.
Questions
Questions about towing, roadside & transport
General answers for drivers in Canada. The shop you hire confirms the details for your vehicle.
What is the difference between towing, roadside assistance and vehicle transport?
Towing carries a vehicle that cannot be driven, normally on a flatbed or wheel-lift truck, to a shop or your home. Roadside assistance sends a technician to fix a simple problem on the spot, such as a jump start, a spare tire, a lockout or a fuel delivery. Vehicle transport is a scheduled move of a vehicle over a longer distance, quoted for the route rather than by the hour.
What should I do first if my vehicle breaks down on the highway?
Move as far onto the right shoulder as you can, turn on the hazard lights and call 911 if you cannot leave the lane or you feel unsafe. Otherwise call for help and give your location: the nearest exit, the kilometre marker and the direction you are travelling. Keep away from moving traffic while you wait.
Does my insurance or auto club cover towing?
Often some of it. Many auto insurance policies offer a roadside or towing add-on, auto club memberships include tows up to a set distance, some credit cards bundle roadside help, and many new vehicles come with roadside assistance under the manufacturer’s warranty for a period. Check what you already have before you pay, and ask whether it applies to a truck you book yourself.
How are towing, roadside and transport services priced?
A tow is usually a hook-up fee plus a per-kilometre rate once you pass the included distance, and night, holiday or storm surcharges can apply. Roadside jobs are typically a flat fee per call, with fuel or parts extra. Vehicle transport is quoted for the route and the vehicle: distance, open or enclosed carrier and whether it runs. Ask for the total in writing before the truck is sent.
Can I arrange a tow or roadside help for a specific time?
Yes, for planned jobs: moving a vehicle that does not run to a shop, a scheduled transport pickup or a battery boost at a set time. Post a job for the day you need it and agree on the time with the shop you hire. For an emergency on the road, choose “As soon as possible”, and if anyone’s safety is at risk call 911 first rather than waiting for a bid.
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