Wrecker Tow Trucks Ottawa | 24/7 Recovery and Towing
Wrecker tow trucks are the workhorses of the towing industry. When you picture a tow truck in your head, you are probably picturing a wrecker. These are the trucks with a boom arm and wheel-lift mechanism that can quickly hook up to a disabled vehicle and move it off the road. Ontario Towing operates wrecker tow trucks across Ottawa for fast, efficient vehicle recovery and towing.
Our wrecker fleet handles everything from parking lot tows to highway accident recovery. Call us at (613) 619-4545 any time, day or night.
How a Wrecker Tow Truck Works
A wrecker tow truck uses a hydraulic boom and wheel-lift assembly mounted on the rear of the truck. The operator slides a metal yoke under the front or rear wheels of the disabled vehicle, lifts those wheels off the ground, and tows the vehicle with the other two wheels rolling on the road surface. The process takes just a few minutes, making wreckers the fastest option for getting a vehicle off the road quickly.
Modern wreckers also carry winching equipment that allows them to pull vehicles out of ditches, off embankments, and out of tight spaces where they cannot roll on their own. The winch cable attaches to the vehicle's frame or tow hooks and pulls it to a position where it can be loaded for towing.
When a Wrecker Is the Right Choice
Best Uses for a Wrecker Tow Truck
Wrecker Recovery Services
Beyond standard towing, our wreckers provide vehicle recovery for situations where a vehicle is stuck, trapped, or off-road. Ditch recoveries after winter slide-offs are one of our most common calls. Our wrecker trucks carry winch cable rated for passenger vehicles and light trucks, and our drivers are experienced at safely extracting vehicles from ditches, snow banks, mud, and embankments without causing additional damage.
We also assist with vehicles stuck in parking garages, on curbs, or in any other position where they cannot move under their own power. Call (613) 619-4545 and describe the situation. We will send the right equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
A wrecker lifts two wheels and tows with the other two on the ground. A flatbed carries the entire vehicle on a platform with all four wheels off the road. Wreckers are faster for standard vehicles on short tows. Flatbeds are safer for AWD, EVs, luxury cars, and long distances.
When used on the right type of vehicle, a wrecker is perfectly safe. Our drivers assess your vehicle before hooking up and will recommend a flatbed if a wrecker is not appropriate for your car.
Yes. Our wrecker trucks carry winching equipment designed for ditch recoveries, snow bank extractions, and off-road pullouts. We pull your vehicle to safety and then tow it to your destination.
Wreckers are our fastest-dispatch vehicles because they are always ready to go. Response time depends on your location and current traffic. Call (613) 619-4545 and we will give you an honest ETA immediately.
Yes. Ontario Towing operates wrecker tow trucks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We respond to calls at any hour, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.
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Ontario Towing provides 24/7 service across Ottawa and the National Capital Region.
Call (613) 619-4545