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Car Broke Down? What to Do and How Emergency Towing Works

Towing · 6 min read

Yes — Jetrans Movers provides complete door-to-door relocation, freight forwarding, vehicle towing, and container shipping between your breakdown location and your repair shop or home. Here is everything you need to know about customs clearance, transit times, container/flatbed options, and pricing before planning your move.

When a car stops working, safety comes first, pricing second.

Moving & Vehicle Towing Services: Emergency Recovery — How It Works

  • Move to a safe place if you can and switch on the hazard lights
  • Stay out of live traffic lanes, and stand away from the road when it is safe to do so
  • Note your exact location, vehicle make and model and whether the car is running or non-operable
  • Tell the operator about any damage, a locked wheel or a low vehicle so the right rig is sent

Emergency towing is pay-as-you-go: a base hookup fee of $35–$150 plus $2.50–$7.00 per mile. Winch recovery for a non-running vehicle is quoted when you call.

Choose your service: household, towing or bundle

When you request a quote you pick one of three options, so you only pay for what you need.

  • Household Move Only: residential and commercial relocation
  • Vehicle Towing Only: flatbed towing, enclosed transport or emergency recovery
  • Combined Household + Vehicle Bundle: save 25% by shipping furniture and vehicles together, with the saving confirmed in your written quote

Tell us whether the vehicle runs or needs a winch, and whether you want an open flatbed or an enclosed carrier. The quote form asks for both.

Equipment and safety standards

  • Hydraulic flatbed tow trucks for cars, SUVs and pickups
  • Soft-strap tie-downs that hold wheels without touching the frame or bodywork
  • Hard-sided enclosed auto haulers for classic, exotic and high-value vehicles
  • Winch-equipped heavy rigs for non-running vehicles
  • Live GPS tracking and status updates on our tracking page
  • Cargo insurance available up to $500,000 USD, with the cover explained at booking

Is It Worth Towing Your Car and Hiring Professional Movers?

If the car cannot be repaired locally, a long-distance flatbed transport at $1,200 USD to $2,800 USD flat-rate may be cheaper than repairing it where it stopped. Bundle with a move and save 25%.

Insurance and trust

Cargo and transit insurance is available up to $500,000 USD. We confirm exactly what cover applies before your vehicle or goods move, and we keep a photo condition report from pickup to delivery. A dedicated coordinator is your single point of contact.

Request a quote with your location and vehicle details.

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