KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Open 24 hours, 7 days, based on Bridgeport Rd.
- Wheel-lift, flatbed, low-profile and motorcycle setups for different vehicles.
- We tow to your home, mechanic, dealer, body shop or out of town.
- The price is confirmed before your vehicle is hooked up.
- Tell us the vehicle, location and destination and we handle the rest.
What towing services do you offer in Bridgeport, Richmond, BC?
Our towing services cover everyday breakdowns and the awkward jobs too. That means a car that won't start in a driveway, an EV that needs to go flat, a motorcycle with a dead engine, a vehicle stuck under a low parkade ceiling, a car that can't be driven after a collision, and longer trips out of the Lower Mainland.
Each service has its own page with the details, linked above. On this page you'll find how we pick the right truck, what to tell us when you call, and how pricing works, so you know what to expect before the truck arrives.
Which tow truck is right for your vehicle?
The vehicle decides the truck. A wheel-lift lifts one end and works well for short tows of regular cars. A flatbed carries the whole vehicle off the ground, which is what you want for all-wheel drive, EVs, low cars and anything damaged. Parkades need a low-profile truck, and motorcycles ride on a flatbed with a wheel chock and soft straps.
If you're not sure, describe your vehicle and where it is. We'll choose the setup so you don't have to.
| Your situation | Truck we usually send | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Regular car, short trip to a shop | Wheel-lift or flatbed | Simple, quick hook-up for a standard vehicle |
| AWD, 4x4 or electric vehicle | Flatbed | All four wheels stay off the road |
| Low or lowered car | Flatbed | Avoids scraping the bumper or underside |
| Stuck in an underground parkade | Low-profile truck with wheel dollies | Fits under low ceilings and tight ramps |
| Motorcycle or scooter | Flatbed with wheel chock and soft straps | Holds the bike upright without marking it |
| Can't be driven after a crash | Flatbed | Carries damaged vehicles safely to the body shop |
How much do towing services cost in Richmond, BC?
We don't publish a rate card because every tow is different. The price depends on the vehicle, the truck it needs, where it's sitting and how far it's going. What we do promise is simple: the price is confirmed with you before we hook up, so there are no surprises when the vehicle is dropped off.
A short trip from Bridgeport to a shop in Richmond is a very different job from a parkade recovery or a run to the BC Interior. Give us the details and we'll quote the whole trip up front.
- Type of vehicle, and whether it rolls, steers and brakes
- Which truck is needed: wheel-lift, flatbed or low-profile
- Pickup spot: driveway, roadside, lot or underground parkade
- Distance to the destination, including ferries or out-of-province trips
What should you have ready when you call for a tow?
A few details help us send the right truck the first time. Have the exact pickup address or the nearest cross street, the make and model, and whether the car is in park with the keys available. Let us know where you want it to go: your home, your mechanic, a dealer or EV service centre in Richmond or Vancouver, or the body shop you and ICBC agree on.
If you're on a busy road, stay well away from traffic and turn on your hazard lights while you wait.
Towing around Bridgeport, Richmond, BC
We're based at 12127 Bridgeport Rd, in the middle of the area we serve most. Bridgeport runs from the Fraser River's North Arm down to Bridgeport Rd, and from No. 4 Rd east to the farmland along No. 6 Rd. Calls come from all of it: driveways along Bridgeport Rd, family homes in Tait off No. 4 Rd, and warehouses and yards in the north-east.
Each part of the neighbourhood has its own kind of tow. The River Drive condos by Tait Waterfront Park mean underground parkades with low ceilings. River Rd and Van Horne Way bring industrial lots and yard debris. Mitchell Island, with one way on and off at the Knight Street Bridge, is home to heavy industry and auto wreckers. Hwy 99 just to the west has narrow shoulders and fast traffic, so breakdowns there need care.
Questions drivers ask
Are your towing services available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Zip Towing is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Can you tow my car to my own mechanic?
Yes. We can take it to any shop in Richmond or nearby, to a dealer, or back to your home.
Do you tow electric vehicles?
Yes. EVs go on a flatbed so the wheels stay off the ground, and we can take them to an EV service centre in Richmond or Vancouver.
Can you tow a car out of town?
Yes. We handle longer trips, including ferries, the BC Interior and Alberta, and quote the trip before pickup.
Will I know the price before you tow?
Yes. The price is confirmed with you before we hook up your vehicle.