Breakdown Towing
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Towing & Roadside Assistance in North York
North York sits between two of the region's busiest corridors — the 401 and the 400 — making it a common spot for breakdowns and tows.
24/7 towing and roadside help in North York
MyTow is a digital app where you can request a tow or roadside assistance in less than one minute. For help in North York, include your nearest intersection, vehicle details and what happened. This is the time to submit your request, not a truck arrival estimate. Arrival depends on your location, traffic and dispatch coverage.
Choose the service that matches your situation: breakdown towing, battery boost, accident towing, flat tire change. Dispatch confirms availability and the arrangements for your location.
Roads and location details
- Highway 401
- Highway 400
- Allen Road
- Yonge Street
Communities
- Willowdale
- Downsview
- Don Mills
- York Mills
- Bayview Village
Local safety tip
The 401 collector-express system has limited shoulders in places. Drive to the nearest exit if it is safe to do so.
Roadside safety while waiting for helpPopular services in North York
Battery Boost
Dead battery? Get a jump start wherever you are.
Accident Towing
Towing after a collision to a shop, collision centre or your home.
Flat Tire Change
We install your spare so you can get to a tire shop safely.
How requests work in North York
Submit a request online with your location. Dispatch reviews it, confirms details and pricing, and sends help. Follow progress in the MyTow app. How to request help with MyTow.
The vehicle, pickup access and towing distance can affect the service cost. Review towing and roadside assistance pricing factors before agreeing to service.
Helpful guides for drivers in North York
- What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down
Stay visible, stay safe, and share an exact location. Here's what to do in the first few minutes.
- What to Do After a Car Accident in Ontario
Safety first, then documentation, then decisions about towing and repairs.
- Winter Roadside Emergency Checklist
A well-stocked kit and a few habits make winter breakdowns far less stressful.
North York questions
Does MyTow serve North York?
Yes. Requests from North York are accepted 24/7, with availability confirmed at dispatch.
Is there a MyTow office in North York?
MyTow is a mobile, service-area business. Trucks come to your location; there's no walk-in office.
What should I include in a request from North York?
Your exact address or highway location (for example near Highway 401), vehicle details and destination.
Nearby areas
Stuck in North York?
Submit your location and what you need. Your request goes straight to dispatch.
