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Roadside Assistance Without a Membership: A Pay-Per-Use CAA Alternative
Need a tow, a boost or a lockout but don't have a roadside plan? Request help from MyTow in under a minute and pay only for that service. No membership, no annual fee, and licensed, insured operators with 10+ years of experience.
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Can you get roadside help without a membership?
Yes. With MyTow you request towing or roadside assistance only when you need it and pay for that one service. There is no membership to buy and no yearly fee. Roadside help starts at $75.00 and towing at $120.00 CAD, before 13% HST.
MyTow is a digital towing and roadside dispatch platform for Vaughan, Toronto and the GTA. Request towing, roadside assistance or vehicle transport online in under a minute, with no membership: you pay only for the service you use. Jobs go to licensed and insured tow operators with 10+ years of industry experience, and you get SMS updates, live driver tracking and an honest ETA.
MyTow is not affiliated with CAA. CAA is named here only to compare membership plans with paying per service.
How pay-per-use roadside works with MyTow
Request when you need it
Open the MyTow app, choose the service and share your location and vehicle. MyTow is a digital app where you can request a tow or roadside assistance in less than one minute.
See the price, pay securely
Dispatch confirms the details and price for your request, and you pay by card online. No account or yearly plan is needed first.
Track your driver
A licensed, insured operator heads to you. Follow them live on a map, get SMS updates even without data, and see an ETA from their real location.
Step-by-step details: how MyTow requests work.
Roadside membership vs pay per use
Membership plans, such as CAA, and pay-per-use services like MyTow both get you help at the roadside. The difference is when and how you pay.
| Question | Membership plan | MyTow, pay per use |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | A yearly fee, paid before you need help | Nothing upfront: you pay only when you request a service |
| When you pay | Every year, whether or not you use it | Once, for the service you requested |
| Service limits | Usually a set number of service calls and a towing distance limit per year; check your plan | No yearly call limit: each request is priced on its own |
| Price before service | Covered services are included up to your plan's limits | Starting prices published up front: roadside from $75.00, towing from $120.00 before 13% HST |
| Tracking and updates | Depends on the provider | Live driver tracking, SMS updates even without data and an ETA from the driver's real location |
| Best for | Drivers who need help often or want the plan's other benefits | Drivers who rarely need help and prefer not to pay a yearly fee |
Membership plans and their limits vary. Check your own plan's terms before comparing.
What you pay with MyTow
Starting prices in CAD, shown before 13% HST with the HST-inclusive amount alongside. Towing includes the first 4 km with the vehicle on the truck.
| Service | From | With HST |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Boost | $75.00 | $84.75 |
| Tire Service | $75.00 | $84.75 |
| Vehicle Lockout | $75.00 | $84.75 |
| Fuel Delivery | $75.00plus the actual cost of the fuel | $84.75 |
| Breakdown Towing | $120.00 | $135.60 |
| Flatbed Towing | $120.00 | $135.60 |
Final amounts depend on distance, your vehicle and dispatch review, and are confirmed before service. Full details: MyTow pricing guide.
What you get without a membership
Request in under a minute
MyTow is a digital app where you can request a tow or roadside assistance in less than one minute. No phone tag and no waiting on hold.
No membership or annual fee
Pay per service, with starting prices shown up front: from $75.00 for roadside help and $120.00 for towing, before 13% HST. There is no yearly plan to buy first.
Licensed, insured, experienced operators
Every job goes to licensed and insured tow operators with 10+ years of experience in the towing industry.
Secure online payment
Pay by card online. Your card is authorized as a hold when the request is confirmed and charged when the driver starts travelling to you or the job is done.
SMS updates, even without data
Request updates also arrive by text message, so you stay informed if your mobile data or internet connection drops.
Live tracking and honest ETAs
Your driver sees your live location to find you faster, and you can follow the driver on a map. The ETA comes from the driver's real position and updates as they drive; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.
When a membership still makes sense
Paying per service is not the best fit for everyone. A roadside membership may cost less overall if:
- You need roadside help several times a year
- You often drive long distances outside the GTA
- You use the plan's other benefits, such as discounts or travel services
- Your car insurance or vehicle warranty already includes roadside coverage you would otherwise pay for
If you rarely need help, or your plan has run out of service calls, requesting from MyTow when it happens avoids paying for coverage you do not use.
Services you can request without a membership
Roadside
Flat Tire Change — service details
We install your spare so you can get to a tire shop safely.
Roadside
Fuel Delivery — service details
Ran out of gas? Get enough fuel delivered to reach a station.
Towing
Breakdown Towing — service details
Engine, transmission or electrical failure? Get towed to your mechanic.
Towing
Flatbed Towing — service details
All four wheels off the road — ideal for AWD, lowered and damaged vehicles.
Towing
Emergency Towing — service details
Stranded and need a tow now? Request one day or night across the GTA.
Transport
Vehicle Transport — service details
Move a car between homes, shops, dealers or buyers across the GTA.
Where you can get roadside help without a membership
Vaughan is MyTow's primary area, with requests accepted across Toronto and the GTA.
Questions and answers
Can I get roadside assistance without a membership?
Yes. With MyTow you request towing or roadside help only when you need it and pay for that one service. There is no membership or annual fee. Roadside help starts at $75.00 and towing at $120.00 CAD, before 13% HST.
Is MyTow a CAA alternative?
MyTow is a pay-per-use alternative to a roadside membership plan such as CAA. Instead of paying a yearly fee in advance, you pay only when you request a service. MyTow is not affiliated with CAA, and a membership can still suit drivers who need help often or want its other benefits.
Is pay-per-use roadside assistance cheaper than a membership?
It depends on how often you need help. If you rarely need a tow or a boost, paying per service usually costs less than paying a yearly fee. If you need help several times a year or use other membership benefits, a membership may cost less. Compare your plan with MyTow's starting prices.
What services can I get without a membership?
Towing, battery boosts, flat tire changes, vehicle lockout, fuel delivery, winching and recovery, and vehicle transport, all requested the same way in the MyTow app.
Who does the work if I don't have a membership?
Licensed and insured tow operators with 10+ years of experience in the towing industry, dispatched through MyTow.
Do I have to sign up or create an account first?
No yearly sign-up is needed. You open the request form at https://app.mytow.ca/request when you need help and submit it in under a minute.
More answers on the FAQ page or call (647) 633-8885.
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Request roadside help without a membership
MyTow is a digital app where you can request a tow or roadside assistance in less than one minute. This is the time to submit your request, not a truck arrival estimate. Arrival depends on your location, traffic and dispatch coverage.