What does motorcycle towing cost in Richmond with our family?
Our starting prices are the same ones on our homepage: $85 for the light duty tow truck and $125 for the flatbed or medium duty truck. Both include the hook-up and the first 10 km, which covers most trips from Steveston to a shop or a garage elsewhere in Richmond. Past 10 km it is $3.50 a km on the light duty rate and $4 a km on the flatbed rate.
We don't publish a separate motorcycle price, because a scooter and a touring bike need very different handling. We listen to what you ride, then give you one number. You can see how we handle a bike on our motorcycle towing page, alongside the other towing services we run from No. 1 Road.
Comparing quotes? Our look at motorcycle towing rates across Richmond and what the rate numbers mean help you read them side by side.
Which tow truck rate applies to a motorcycle in Steveston?
Every bike we tow rides upright on a flatbed, front wheel in a chock, both tires off the road. On the phone we match your bike to one of our two published starting rates and tell you which one, and why, before anything is booked. If you are wondering whether the deck is worth it, our guide on whether a flatbed is needed for motorcycle towing lays out the pros and cons.
Riders in the village often ask for motorcycle towing in Steveston by name. Same family, same truck, same prices.
What extras can change a motorcycle towing bill in Richmond?
Our price calculator lists five published extras, and they apply to bikes the same way as cars. Each is added only when it is true for your bike, and we mention it on the phone first.
| What happened | Published extra | How it shows up with a motorcycle |
|---|---|---|
| Won't roll or wheels locked | +$40 | A seized brake, a locked steering head or a flat that will not turn |
| No keys | +$30 | Key lost on the walk by the water or left at home |
| Underground parkade or low ceiling | +$50 | A bike stored below a condo or townhouse building |
| After an accident | +$50 | A bike that went down and needs extra care loading |
| Needs a winch | +$60 | Off the road, in a ditch or on soft ground |
Worried about surprise charges? Read the warning signs of hidden fees in motorcycle towing quotes and our list of seven hidden fees to watch for before you agree to any tow.
Want to see your own number before you call? Pick your bike, slide the distance and tick what applies, and the estimate uses the same published rates.
Does ICBC pay for a motorcycle tow after a crash in Richmond?
Sometimes, and it depends on the claim. ICBC says that at a crash scene, emergency services usually contact a local towing company. If the tow company is not part of the ICBC Towing Program, you pay the towing and storage yourself and send eligible receipts to ICBC for reimbursement. Their page on getting a damage estimate has the details.
Keep every receipt and ask about the program before loading. A bike that simply quits is a regular tow, paid to us directly. Our guide on what to do when your motorcycle breaks down in Steveston walks through that moment.
How far does the first 10 km get a Steveston rider?
For most riders it covers the trip that matters. The first 10 km are included in both starting prices, and that is enough for most tows inside Steveston and across Richmond, from the village to a shop off No. 1 Road or home to the London/Princess area.
Going further, like a dealer past the George Massey Tunnel on Highway 99, adds the per-km rate. We work it out before we leave, and longer trips fall under long distance towing. Timing questions are covered in average response time for motorcycle towing in Richmond.
How can riders keep motorcycle towing costs down in Richmond?
Tell us everything on the first call: the make and model, whether it rolls, where the key is and the closest cross street. Our checklist before calling a bike towing service is worth saving on your phone.
Ask whether you need a tow at all. A battery that died after a long stop at Garry Point is often a battery boost, part of our roadside assistance. If you are shopping around, comparing motorcycle tow companies in 15 minutes keeps it simple.
Know the factors that affect motorcycle towing cost, and if a friend calls it bike towing, bike towing versus motorcycle towing clears up the names.
Waiting already? Read what to do while waiting for a motorcycle tow truck, or send us a note.
Motorcycle towing cost in Steveston, Richmond BC: the short version
Our motorcycle tows start from the same two published rates as every other tow: $85 light duty or $125 flatbed, each with the hook-up and the first 10 km included. Your bike rides upright on the deck, a published extra is added only when it is true for your bike, and you hear the full price before anything is loaded. After a crash, keep every receipt and ask about the ICBC Towing Program.
Motorcycle Towing Cost FAQ for Steveston, Richmond BC Riders
Are your motorcycle towing prices before or after tax?
Before. Every starting price and published extra is before taxes and fees, and we tell you the full number on the phone before your bike goes on the deck.
What would a 20 km motorcycle tow on the flatbed rate come to?
$125 covers the hook-up and the first 10 km, and the next 10 km at $4 a km adds $40, so $165 before taxes and fees, plus any published extra that applies.
Does a bike stored in a condo parkade cost more to tow?
Yes, by the published $50 extra for an underground parkade or a low ceiling. We mention it on the phone first.
I lost my motorcycle key. Can you still tow the bike?
Yes. No keys is a published $30 extra, and we say so before we book the tow.
Is a separate motorcycle price listed anywhere?
No. A scooter and a touring bike need very different handling, so we listen to what you ride and match it to one of our two published starting rates, then give you one number.