Towing Cost in Laval: What You Need to Know Before You Call

When you call a towing company, the first question is usually about the price. Because every breakdown or accident is different, there is no single flat rate for towing. The final cost depends on a few specific details about your situation.

The first factor is the type of vehicle you drive. Moving a standard sedan requires different equipment than hauling a commercial delivery truck. The second factor is the distance of the tow. Laval is located on Île Jésus, situated between the Rivière des Prairies and the Rivière des Mille Îles. If your tow stays within Chomedey or Pont-Viau, the distance is short. If we need to cross a bridge to deliver your vehicle to a mechanic in Terrebonne, Blainville, or Saint-Eustache, the extra mileage affects the price.

The third factor is the condition of your vehicle. A car parked neatly on the shoulder of the A-15 is easy to load. A vehicle with seized wheels, lost keys, or one that is stuck deep in the mud requires extra time and specialized rigging. When you call Remorquage Éclipse at 450-936-9393, our dispatchers ask these questions to give you a free, accurate quote.

The size and weight of your vehicle dictate the type of tow truck we send. Light towing covers cars, SUVs, and motorcycles. For these, we dispatch standard flatbed trucks or wheel-lift units. Because these trucks are smaller and cost less to operate, light towing is the most common and affordable service. We are also Atelier Branché certified, meaning we have the right training to load and transport electric vehicles safely.

Heavy-duty towing is a different operation. This service is for commercial trucks, buses, and recreational vehicles. Heavy towing requires massive trucks equipped with telescopic and rotator booms to lift and move immense weight. We hold a Miller Industries certification for this type of specialized equipment.

Operating a heavy wrecker involves specialized operators, higher fuel consumption, and complex rigging. Therefore, heavy towing costs more than light towing. Whether you have a fleet of delivery vans or drive a heavy commercial truck, we explain the equipment needed and the associated costs before we dispatch a unit.

Not all towing jobs happen on a clean, flat road. The weather and road conditions in Quebec play a major role in what you pay. In the winter, we see many vehicles slide into ditches along the A-440 service roads or get stuck in deep snow banks. In the spring, the thaw brings mud, and vehicles easily get bogged down.

When a vehicle is stuck, overturned, or off the road, it requires a recovery operation before it can be towed. We use heavy winches and lifting straps to pull the vehicle back to the pavement safely. This winching process adds time and labor to the job, which increases the total cost compared to a simple breakdown.

Accident towing also involves more steps. If you collide with another vehicle near busy intersections like Le Corbusier and Saint-Martin or Pierre-Péladeau and the Cosmodôme, our first priority is securing the area. We clean up debris and load the damaged vehicle. These extra steps on an accident scene are factored into the final service price.

Sometimes your vehicle does not need to be towed at all. If you are stranded, a quick roadside intervention is often enough to get you back on your way. Because the tow truck does not need to transport your vehicle across the city, roadside assistance is generally less expensive than a full tow.

Our roadside services include battery boosts, tire changes, unlocking doors when keys are left inside, and delivering gas if your tank is empty. In the winter, extreme cold causes many older batteries to fail in parking lots around Centropolis or Place Bell. In the summer heat, tire blowouts and engine overheating are common on the A-13.

When you call for roadside help, tell the dispatcher exactly what is wrong. If you have a flat tire but do not have a working spare in your trunk, we need to know so we can send a flatbed to tow you instead of just a service truck. Providing accurate details helps us give you the correct price upfront.

Beyond standard vehicles, towing companies also move heavy equipment. If you manage a construction site in Sainte-Rose, Fabreville, or Duvernay, you may need machinery delivered. We transport excavators, forklifts, loaders, and other job-site equipment.

The cost of machinery transport depends on the dimensions and weight of the equipment, as well as the travel distance. We use heavy-duty flatbeds and specialized trailers to ensure safe loading and unloading. We provide free quotes for machinery transport so project managers can budget their site logistics accurately.

We also offer a specialized jockey service for commercial fleets. If you run a business and need trucks moved between dealerships, branches, or repair shops, our own drivers can drive your vehicles for you. This service is priced differently than standard towing because it utilizes our personnel rather than our tow trucks.

Many drivers worry about the cost of a tow after a collision, but you rarely have to pay this out of pocket. In most cases, your auto insurance policy covers the cost of accident towing and recovery.

When we respond to an accident, we handle the complete insurance file for you. This includes taking charge of the vehicle, managing the documentation, and following up with your insurer. If your vehicle cannot be driven, we tow it to our SAAQ registered impound lot located at 1210 rue Lachaine in the east of Laval. The daily storage fees at the impound are also typically covered by your insurance claim.

For mechanical breakdowns, coverage depends on your specific insurance contract. Some policies include roadside assistance for flat tires, boosts, and mechanical towing, while others do not. It is a good idea to check your coverage details with your provider before you hit the road.

The best way to know exactly how much your tow will cost is to call our 24/7 dispatch center at 450-936-9393. We answer calls in both French and English, holidays included. To get the most accurate quote, you need to provide a few key pieces of information.

First, give us your exact location. Tell us the street, the nearest cross street, or a known landmark like Carrefour Laval or the Montmorency metro station. Second, tell us the make and model of your vehicle. Finally, explain the problem clearly. Is the vehicle running? Are the tires intact? Is it stuck in the snow?

Remorquage Éclipse operates a fleet of 35 tow trucks. We have several units permanently stationed in Laval, while others circulate on the road in the Greater Montreal area, ready to be dispatched. Because of this setup, we provide an average arrival in 30 minutes anywhere in Laval, day or night. Call us anytime for a straightforward price and reliable service.