Towing Blog Steveston, Richmond BC
Our towing blog for Steveston, Richmond BC answers the questions drivers ask us on the phone: what a tow costs, which truck your car needs, and what to do while you wait. Short, honest guides from Adam's family, with links to the towing services and roadside assistance pages when you need the real thing.
Towing guides for Steveston drivers
New guides go up here as we write them. Each one links to the right service page, like car towing, so you can book in one step.
How much does a tow truck cost in Richmond, BC?
Starting prices by truck, what the first 10 km covers, and the extras that change the bill.
Tow truck prices in Steveston, the short version
The question we hear most is the price, so here it is. A light duty tow for a small car starts at $85, a flatbed at $125, a heavy duty tow at $250 and a heavy flatbed at $325. Each includes the hook-up and the first 10 km, which covers most trips inside Steveston and across Richmond. The full breakdown is in our guide on what a tow truck costs in Richmond, and the calculator is on our homepage.
Before you pay for any tow, ask whether you need one. A lot of Steveston calls are a dead battery on a damp morning or keys locked in by the harbour, and a battery boost or a car lockout costs less than a tow.
What to do when your car breaks down in Steveston
In the village, pull to the curb, hazards on, and stay with the car if it's safe. On Steveston Highway, No. 2 Road or Highway 99, get as far right as you can, leave by the passenger door and wait off the road. Then call us with the nearest cross street. It's the same advice whether it ends in car towing or motorcycle towing.
When our truck arrives with lights on, other drivers have to give us room. BC's Slow Down, Move Over rule means 40 km/h where the limit is under 80 and 70 km/h on faster roads, with a $173 ticket and 3 penalty points for drivers who don't. It keeps you and our driver safe while we load. More tips are on our roadside assistance page.
Towing around Steveston, street by street
Every part of Steveston has its own towing quirks. The City's Steveston Area Plan splits it into the heritage village, Garry Point and Scotch Pond, BC Packers, London/Princess and the Trites Area. Village streets are tight, so we bring a flatbed. Townhouse parkades in the newer areas sometimes need underground towing. The river yards in Trites see the heavy duty towing jobs.
We'll write more about each of these as the blog grows. Until then, the fastest answer to any towing question is a call, and you can read more about our family or see all our heavy duty services and scrap car removal.
Towing questions we get from Steveston drivers
Answers to the most common ones. Ask yours any time on our contact page.
How much does a tow truck cost in Steveston?
From $85 for a light duty tow and $125 on a flatbed, each with the first 10 km included. Heavy duty starts at $250 and heavy flatbed at $325.
Do I need a flatbed for my car?
If it is AWD, a 4x4, an EV or a Tesla, yes. Front-wheel-drive cars on short trips can use a wheel-lift.
What should I do while I wait?
Hazards on, off the road if you can, and wait somewhere safe. Have your cross street ready.
Do you only write about Steveston?
Mostly. Steveston is home, and we cover the rest of Richmond too.
Broken down in Steveston?
Skip the reading and get a tow truck price
Leave your number and we call you back with the price. We are a family business on No. 1 Road.