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Roadside Help & Towing Resources
Practical, plain-language guides for towing, roadside assistance, breakdowns, flat tires, dead batteries, lockouts and vehicle transport in Ontario.
Roadside Help
What to do when your vehicle will not start, will not move or leaves you stranded on the road.
What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down
A breakdown can happen anywhere, in any weather, with little warning. The first few minutes matter most, so this guide walks through staying safe, describing your location accurately, and knowing when to request help.
Read guideDead Car Battery: What to Do & When to Get Help
A dead battery is one of the most common reasons a car will not start. This guide explains the warning signs, some safe basic checks, and when a battery boost is the right call.
Read guideFlat Tire: What to Do & When to Get Roadside Help
A flat tire can be sudden or gradual. Either way, safety comes first. This guide covers what to do in the moment and when to request roadside help rather than changing the tire yourself.
Read guideLocked Out of Your Car? What to Do
Being locked out is frustrating but rarely dangerous. This guide covers how to confirm the situation, why professional assistance is the right path, and when a lockout becomes urgent.
Read guideOut of Gas? What to Do & How to Get Fuel
Running out of fuel is easy to do and usually straightforward to fix. This guide covers staying safe, what fuel delivery involves and how to get to the next station.
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Towing
Collisions, towing rights and what can affect the cost of a tow in Ontario.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Ontario
A collision is stressful and the steps that follow are not always obvious. This guide covers immediate safety, when emergency services are needed, the information worth recording and how towing may be arranged in Ontario.
Read guideOntario Towing Rights Guide for Drivers
Ontario has rules that protect drivers when a vehicle is towed. This guide explains, in plain language, what those protections generally cover and how to be informed before you authorize a tow.
Read guideHow Towing Pricing Works in Ontario
Towing prices are not one fixed number. This guide explains the factors that commonly affect what a tow costs in Ontario and how estimates and invoices are meant to work together.
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Vehicle Transport
Moving a vehicle that is not part of an emergency tow.
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