Long Distance Towing in Buffalo NY
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Statewide Vehicle Transport
We provide long distance towing from Buffalo to anywhere in New York State and surrounding states with safe and secure transport.
Accident or Breakdown Transport
If your vehicle cannot be driven, we transport it safely over long distances using flatbed tow trucks.
24/7 Long Distance Availability
We handle scheduled and emergency long distance towing any time of day or night.
Safe Flatbed Transport
All long distance towing is done using secure flatbed trucks for maximum vehicle safety and protection.
When You Need Long Distance Towing
- Vehicle breakdown far from home
- Moving vehicles between cities
- Dealer or auction transport
- Accident recovery transport
- Non-running vehicles
Long-Distance Vehicle Transport From Buffalo NY
Buffalo Towing Services provides long-distance towing and regional vehicle transport from Buffalo to approved destinations within New York State. This service is available for eligible cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, work vehicles and qualifying commercial vehicles that remain within company size, weight and equipment limits.
Long-distance vehicle transport may be appropriate when a vehicle breaks down far from home, needs delivery to a specialized repair facility, must be moved between cities or cannot be driven safely to its destination.
Call 716-324-1023 or use the instant towing quote page to provide the pickup address, destination, vehicle information and requested transportation date.
Important New York State Service Limit
Buffalo Towing Services provides long-distance towing only to approved destinations within New York State. We do not provide interstate towing, cross-country towing or out-of-state vehicle transport.
- No out-of-state towing
- No interstate vehicle transport
- No cross-country vehicle shipping
- No transport to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Canada or other destinations outside New York
- No heavy-duty or oversized vehicle transport
The pickup and destination must both meet current company service-area, route, equipment and operating requirements. Call before booking when the requested destination is far outside the Buffalo area.
City-to-City Towing Within New York
City-to-city towing may be available when an eligible vehicle needs transportation from Buffalo or a nearby Western New York community to another approved New York destination.
Common reasons for city-to-city vehicle transport include:
- Moving a disabled vehicle closer to the customer’s home
- Transporting a vehicle to a preferred repair shop
- Moving a vehicle to a dealership with specialized service
- Delivering an accident-damaged vehicle to a selected body shop
- Moving a non-running vehicle between storage and repair locations
- Transporting a recently purchased vehicle
- Moving a vehicle between business locations
All routes remain subject to distance, road restrictions, driver availability, weather and safe operating conditions.
Car Transport and Vehicle Relocation
Long-distance towing can also be used for planned car transport and vehicle relocation when a vehicle should not or cannot be driven to its destination.
- Non-running cars
- Vehicles with expired registration when otherwise legally transportable
- Vehicles awaiting mechanical repair
- Recently purchased vehicles
- Vehicles moving to a new home or storage location
- Classic or specialty vehicles requiring careful transport
- Vehicles being transferred between family members
- Vehicles moving between dealership or business locations
Vehicle relocation is not an unrestricted shipping service. The vehicle must fit company equipment and the route must remain within approved New York operating limits.
Repair-Shop-to-Repair-Shop Vehicle Transport
A vehicle may need to be moved from one repair facility to another when specialized equipment, parts, diagnostic services or warranty work are required.
Scheduled repair-shop transport may include:
- Independent repair shop to dealership
- Dealership to specialty repair facility
- Body shop to mechanical repair shop
- Tire shop to suspension or alignment facility
- General repair shop to transmission specialist
- Commercial repair facility to fleet service center
- Repair shop return transport after work is completed
Both facilities should confirm the pickup and delivery instructions before transport. For business partnerships and repeat vehicle moves, visit our commercial repair shop and dealer towing page.
Dealer and Automotive-Business Vehicle Transport
Car dealerships, used-car lots, repair shops, body shops and other automotive businesses may need longer-distance transportation for customer vehicles, inventory or non-running vehicles.
- Dealer inventory transfer
- Non-running dealership vehicle transport
- Customer trade-in pickup
- Dealer-to-repair-shop transport
- Repair-shop return delivery
- Auction-related vehicle transport within approved limits
- Vehicle delivery between local business locations
Commercial vehicle transport is accepted only when the vehicle, pickup, destination and route meet company operating requirements.
Non-Running and Disabled Vehicle Transport
Long-distance towing is available for many eligible vehicles that cannot be safely driven because of a mechanical failure, electrical problem, collision or extended period of storage.
- Vehicle will not start
- Engine or transmission failure
- Vehicle will not shift into gear
- Electrical or charging-system failure
- Engine overheating
- Steering or suspension damage
- Damaged wheels, tires or axles
- Accident or collision damage
- Vehicle that has been sitting in storage
- Unsafe-to-drive vehicle needing specialized repair
Dispatch may ask whether the vehicle can roll, steer and brake and whether it can shift into neutral. Photographs may be requested when the vehicle has accident, wheel, suspension or body damage.
Long-Distance Flatbed Towing
Flatbed towing may be appropriate for longer-distance transportation because the entire vehicle remains supported on the truck bed. The final towing method depends on the vehicle’s drivetrain, condition, weight, ground clearance and manufacturer requirements.
Flatbed transportation may be recommended for:
- All-wheel-drive vehicles
- Four-wheel-drive vehicles
- Electric and hybrid vehicles
- Luxury and classic cars
- Low-clearance vehicles
- Accident-damaged vehicles
- Vehicles with steering or suspension damage
- Vehicles that should not have wheels rolling during transport
Learn more on our flatbed and wheel-lift towing page.
Current Long-Distance Towing Pricing
Long-distance towing pricing depends on the service type, loaded mileage, distance from dispatch to the pickup, vehicle condition, route, pickup access, destination and time of service.
- Current long-distance towing starting price: $200
- First five loaded miles included
- Loaded mileage after five miles: currently $4 per mile
- First 12 enroute miles from dispatch included
- Additional enroute mileage: currently $2 per mile
- New York sales tax: 8.75% where required
- Neutral fee: currently $35 when required
- Weekday evening surcharge: currently $20 after 6:00 PM
- Weekend surcharge: currently $35 from Friday at 6:00 PM through Monday at 6:00 AM
Final pricing may change when the actual mileage, route, vehicle, access or service conditions differ from the information entered. Use the online towing calculator for the most accurate available estimate.
Automatic Long-Distance Service Classification
A local towing request may be automatically changed to long-distance towing when the loaded distance exceeds 25 miles. The online calculator provides a warning and updates the selected service when the entered route qualifies as a long-distance tow.
Loaded mileage is the distance from the vehicle pickup location to the requested destination. Enroute mileage is the distance traveled from the dispatch location to the pickup.
Vehicles Eligible for Long-Distance Towing
Long-distance towing may be available for many passenger and qualifying commercial vehicles. Final acceptance depends on size, weight, length, height, drivetrain, condition and safe equipment limits.
- Cars, sedans, coupes and hatchbacks
- SUVs and crossovers
- Pickup trucks within approved limits
- Passenger vans and minivans
- Work vans and cargo vans
- Electric and hybrid vehicles when safely serviceable
- AWD and 4x4 vehicles
- Luxury and classic vehicles
- Non-running and accident-damaged vehicles
- Qualifying medium-duty vehicles under approximately 9,500 pounds
For larger work vehicles, visit our medium-duty towing page.
Information Needed Before Long-Distance Dispatch
Long-distance towing requires complete pickup, destination and vehicle information before dispatch.
- Exact pickup address
- Complete destination address
- Vehicle year, make and model
- Vehicle size and approximate weight
- Reason the vehicle needs transport
- Whether the vehicle can roll, steer and brake
- Whether the vehicle can shift into neutral
- Whether wheels, steering, suspension or body parts are damaged
- Whether the destination can accept the vehicle
- After-hours parking or key-drop instructions
- Pickup or destination access restrictions
- Customer name and working phone number
- Photographs when requested
Long-Distance Towing Restrictions
- No out-of-state towing
- No interstate towing
- No cross-country vehicle shipping
- No towing to Canada
- No heavy-duty towing
- No semi-truck or tractor-trailer towing
- No RV or motorhome towing
- No oversized or permit-required transport
- No impound towing
- No service on I-90, I-190, Route 33 or Route 198
Every request is subject to driver availability, route, weather, vehicle condition, equipment limits and safe operating requirements.
Long-Distance Towing Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide long-distance towing within New York State?
Yes. Buffalo Towing Services provides long-distance towing from Buffalo to approved destinations within New York State, subject to distance, route, driver availability, vehicle eligibility and operating limits.
Do you provide out-of-state or interstate towing?
No. Buffalo Towing Services does not provide out-of-state or interstate towing. Long-distance service is limited to approved destinations within New York State.
Can you transport a non-running vehicle over a long distance?
Yes. Eligible non-running and disabled vehicles may be transported over longer distances when they fit company size, weight, equipment and safe-loading limits.
Can you transport a vehicle between repair shops?
Yes. Scheduled transport may be available between repair shops, dealerships, body shops, commercial service centers and other approved New York destinations.
Do you provide long-distance flatbed towing?
Yes. Flatbed towing may be used when it is appropriate for the vehicle and route. Final towing-method selection depends on the vehicle’s drivetrain, condition, manufacturer requirements and safe loading limits.
How much does long-distance towing cost?
Long-distance towing currently starts at $200 and includes five loaded miles. Loaded mileage beyond the included amount is currently charged at $4 per mile. Enroute mileage, tax, time-based surcharges and other approved charges may also apply.
Can I request a long-distance towing quote online?
Yes. Use the instant towing quote page and enter the complete pickup, destination and vehicle information.
Do you provide service on I-90, I-190, Route 33 or Route 198?
No. Buffalo Towing Services does not provide service on I-90, I-190, Route 33 or Route 198.
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