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How Much Does a Tow Cost in Greater Vancouver?

A local tow in Greater Vancouver is priced as a hook-up fee plus a per-kilometre rate for the distance towed, plus GST. City Tow Truck quotes the full price before we dispatch, there's no extra charge for flatbed, EVs or AWD, and you pay only at drop-off.

Our pricing

How each service is priced

Every price is confirmed with you before we dispatch. GST is added to all services.

Service How it's priced Good to know
Local flatbed tow Hook-up fee + per-km distance Same price for EVs, AWD and luxury cars
Accident tow Hook-up fee + per-km distance Itemized receipt for your ICBC claim
Motorcycle tow Hook-up fee + per-km distance Ride-along usually available
Battery boost Flat call-out rate If it won't start, a tow is quoted separately
Car lockout Flat call-out rate ID required
Flat tire change Flat call-out rate Your spare must be usable
Winch-out Based on difficulty Quoted after a few questions
Long distance Flat trip price Ferry fares and tolls included in the quote
Scrap car removal Usually free Proof of ownership needed

What affects the price

Why two tows can cost different amounts

  • Distance from pickup to drop-off — the biggest factor
  • Whether the vehicle rolls and steers, or needs skates or winching
  • Access: underground parkades, tight lanes or steep driveways
  • Waiting time at a terminal, auction yard or accident scene
  • Ferry fares, bridge tolls or out-of-region travel

Get an exact quote

What to tell us

  1. Pickup address or map pin
  2. Drop-off address
  3. Year, make and model
  4. What's wrong, and whether it rolls

We'll give you the total, including GST, before we roll. Pay at drop-off by card, cash or Interac e-Transfer.

FAQ

Towing cost questions

Does ICBC or BCAA pay for my tow?

It depends on your coverage. Many drivers pay us at drop-off and claim the cost back using our itemized receipt. Check with ICBC, BCAA or your insurer.

Why do some companies quote less?

Some low quotes leave out distance, hook-up or surcharges until the end. Ask any company for the total, including GST, before you book.

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Stuck? We'll get you moving.

Call or text 604-265-5888 for an upfront quote and an honest arrival time. Flatbed towing and roadside help across Greater Vancouver.