Do you offer 24/7 towing in Buffalo NY?

Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency towing and roadside assistance across Buffalo and Western New York.

What areas do you service?

We service all Buffalo ZIP codes and surrounding Western New York areas including Erie, Niagara, Genesee, and Orleans County.

How fast can you arrive?

Typical arrival time is 15–45 minutes depending on location and traffic conditions.

Do you offer roadside assistance?

Yes, we provide jump starts, lockouts, flat tire service, fuel delivery, and winch outs.

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Buffalo Towing and Vehicle Transportation

Buffalo Towing Services provides local car towing, light-duty towing, qualifying medium-duty towing and approved vehicle transportation. Requests may involve disabled cars, non-running vehicles, mechanical breakdowns, collision damage or scheduled vehicle moves.

Eligible pickups may include homes, workplaces, parking lots, repair shops, dealerships and collision centers. Vehicles may be delivered to an approved mechanic, dealership, body shop, home, business or other accepted destination.

Buffalo towing acceptance depends on availability, driver location, traffic, weather, route, vehicle condition, pickup access and safe equipment limits. Submission does not guarantee dispatch or a fixed arrival time.

Choose a Towing Service

Local Car Towing

Local transportation for eligible cars, SUVs, pickups and vans. Request a breakdown tow, mechanic delivery or approved vehicle move. View local towing.

Emergency Towing

Urgent requests for breakdowns, stalled vehicles and unsafe-to-drive conditions, subject to availability and safe access. View emergency towing.

24 Hour Towing Requests

Submit a towing request during the day or night. Dispatch confirms availability, eligibility, pricing and estimated arrival. View 24 hour towing.

Flatbed and Wheel-Lift Towing

Equipment selection based on manufacturer requirements, drivetrain, weight, condition and loading access. Dollies may be used when appropriate. View flatbed and wheel-lift towing.

Accident Towing

Transportation for eligible collision-damaged vehicles after any required scene release and safe loading assessment. View accident towing.

Long-Distance Towing

Approved transportation within New York State. Loaded trips over 25 miles automatically use the $200 long-distance starting rate, plus applicable mileage and charges. View long-distance towing.

Medium-Duty Towing

Qualifying work vans, larger pickups and smaller commercial vehicles from 6,000 through 9,000 pounds. Dimensions, condition and equipment limits also apply. View medium-duty towing.

Overnight Towing

Late-night requests for eligible breakdowns and vehicle transportation. After-hours destination access must be confirmed. View overnight towing.

Affordable Towing

Review published starting prices and mileage rules before requesting service. The accepted calculator or dispatch quote determines the total. View affordable towing.

Winch-Out Recovery

Assessment for approved light-duty vehicles stuck in snow, mud or an accessible shallow ditch where recovery can be completed from firm ground. View winch-out service.

Commercial, Repair Shop and Dealer Towing

Approved shop transfers, dealership deliveries, collision-center transport and qualifying commercial vehicle moves. View commercial towing .

Cash for Junk Cars

Pickup of eligible unwanted, damaged and non-running vehicles for delivery to a scrap yard. Payment is made only after the vehicle is accepted and sold at the scrap yard, not at pickup. View junk car buying.

Towing Prices and Mileage

All amounts are starting prices. Final pricing depends on the requested service, mileage, vehicle condition, pickup access, service time, applicable tax and approved additional work.

Local light-duty towing: starting at $125.
Long-distance towing: starting at $200.
Accident towing: starting at $175.
Medium-duty towing: starting at $250.
Approved light-duty winch-out: starting at $100.
Routes 33, 198, 219, 290, 400 or I-990: starting at $175.

Loaded Towing Mileage

Local light-duty towing starts at $125 and includes five loaded miles from pickup to destination. Additional loaded miles are $4 per mile. Loaded trips over 25 miles automatically use the $200 long-distance starting rate, with five loaded miles included and $4 per additional loaded mile.

Enroute Travel Mileage

Enroute travel combines home base to pickup and drop-off to home base. The first 10 combined enroute miles are included. Additional enroute miles are $2 per mile, separate from loaded towing mileage.

After-Hours, Weekend and Holiday Pricing

Weekday after-hours: $20 from 10:00 PM through 6:00 AM.
Weekend: $35 from Friday at 10:00 PM through Monday at 6:00 AM.
The weekend surcharge replaces the weekday after-hours charge during that period.
Applicable holiday surcharge: $35.

Additional Charges and Payment

Applicable sales tax: 8.75%.
Waiting: $15 per 15 minutes with no free waiting period.
Neutral assistance: $35 when required.
Approved extra labor, difficult access or vehicle condition may add charges.
A $50 cancellation charge may apply after dispatch or arrival under accepted terms.
Cash discount: 5%.
No additional card processing fee.
Card-paid dispatch requires preauthorization.

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Important Highway Service Information

No Service on I-90 or I-190

Buffalo Towing Services may travel on I-90 and I-190 but cannot perform towing or roadside assistance on those highways or their ramps. Contact an authorized highway provider or the appropriate emergency authority if you are stopped there.

Routes 33, 198, 219, 290, 400 and I-990

Service may be available within the operating area when work can be completed legally and safely. The starting rate is $175, plus applicable enroute mileage, loaded towing mileage, tax, time surcharges, waiting and approved additional services.

Car Towing and Light-Duty Vehicle Transport

Passenger Vehicle Towing

Local transport for eligible cars, sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, SUVs, crossovers, pickups and passenger vans.

Disabled and Non-Running Vehicle Towing

Transportation for stalled vehicles and other vehicles that cannot continue safely under their own power. Loading depends on wheel condition, access and equipment limits.

Mechanical Breakdown Towing

Requests after overheating, engine trouble, transmission failure, electrical problems or steering and suspension damage.

Repair Shop and Dealership Transport

Delivery to an approved mechanic, dealership, body shop or collision center. Confirm receiving hours and drop-off instructions before dispatch.

Scheduled Vehicle Transportation

Planned non-running vehicle moves, shop transfers and dealership deliveries within approved operating areas and New York State.

Accident-Damaged Vehicle Transport

Transportation after a collision when safe loading is possible and any required scene release is complete.

Vehicles We Commonly Tow

The towing method depends on manufacturer requirements, drivetrain, weight, dimensions, ground clearance, wheel condition, damage and pickup access.

Cars, sedans, coupes, hatchbacks and station wagons.
SUVs, crossovers and qualifying AWD or 4x4 vehicles.
Pickup trucks within safe size and weight limits.
Eligible passenger, work, cargo and delivery vans.
Electric and hybrid vehicles when safely serviceable.
Qualifying medium-duty vehicles from 6,000 through 9,000 pounds.

Service Limits

Nothing over 9,000 pounds is accepted. Heavy-duty trucks, semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, buses, RVs, motorhomes and oversized vehicles are not accepted. Out-of-state and private impound towing are not offered. Vehicles within the weight limit still require equipment and access approval.

Common Reasons Customers Need a Tow Truck

Vehicle will not start or remain running.
Engine overheating or cooling-system failure.
Transmission failure or inability to shift into gear.
Steering, suspension, axle or wheel damage.
Electrical or charging-system failure.
Flat tire without a safe, usable spare.
Collision damage that prevents safe driving.
Non-running vehicle needing mechanic transportation.
Scheduled dealership delivery or repair-shop transfer.
Vehicle stuck in an accessible location requiring recovery assessment.

If towing may not be necessary, explore roadside assistance services for eligible jump starts, car lockouts, spare-tire changes and fuel delivery.

Why Choose Buffalo Towing Services?

Buffalo Towing Services is an owner-operated division of MCH Enterprises serving customers since 2015. Our primary truck is a 2023 Hino L6 with a Century 12 flatbed and wheel-lift.

Day and night requests, subject to availability.
Local owner-operated service.
Published starting prices and mileage rules.
Online towing estimates.
2023 Hino L6 tow truck.
Century 12 flatbed and wheel-lift.
Dollies when appropriate.
Local and approved in-state transportation.
Clear vehicle and equipment limits.
Customer-selected approved destinations.

How to Request Towing

Request service: Call or open the online calculator.
Provide locations: Give exact pickup and destination addresses.
Add vehicle details: Provide year, make, model, condition and access information.
Review the estimate: Check the service rate, loaded miles, enroute miles and applicable charges.
Confirm dispatch: Complete customer and payment details after availability is confirmed.
Coordinate delivery: Follow dispatch instructions and confirm destination receiving arrangements.

AAA Members

Call AAA first and request Buffalo Towing Services. AAA controls coverage, authorization and dispatch; requesting this provider does not guarantee assignment. Review AAA service information.

Buffalo and Western New York Service Areas

Requests may be accepted in Buffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Tonawanda, Hamburg, West Seneca, Orchard Park, Lockport, East Aurora, Angola, Evans and other confirmed communities. Dispatch checks the exact pickup location and current availability.

Towing Services Frequently Asked Questions

What towing services are available?

Options include local car towing, emergency towing, day and night requests, flatbed and wheel-lift towing, accident towing, approved in-state long-distance towing, overnight towing, qualifying medium-duty towing and commercial vehicle transport. Availability and safe equipment limits apply.

How much does local towing cost?

Local light-duty towing starts at $125 with five loaded miles included, then $4 per additional loaded mile. Ten combined enroute miles are included, then $2 per additional enroute mile. Enroute travel combines home base to pickup and drop-off to home base. Tax and disclosed charges may apply.

Can you tow a disabled or non-running vehicle?

Many may be serviceable after mechanical failure, overheating, electrical trouble, transmission problems or accident damage. Condition, access and safe loading determine acceptance.

Can you tow to a repair shop or dealership?

Yes, approved transportation may be available to repair shops, dealerships, body shops, collision centers, homes and businesses. Receiving arrangements must be confirmed.

Can you tow an all-wheel-drive or electric vehicle?

Many AWD, 4x4, electric and hybrid vehicles may be serviceable. Manufacturer requirements, drivetrain, weight, condition, clearance and safe loading determine the towing method.

Can you provide service on I-90 or I-190?

No service is performed on I-90, I-190 or their ramps. The truck may travel on those highways. Contact an authorized highway provider or the appropriate emergency authority.

Can you perform service on Routes 33, 198, 219, 290, 400 and I-990?

Service may be available within the operating area when legal and safe, starting at $175 plus applicable mileage, tax, time surcharges and disclosed charges.

What is the maximum medium-duty vehicle weight?

Qualifying medium-duty vehicles range from 6,000 through 9,000 pounds. Nothing over 9,000 pounds is accepted. Dimensions, condition, access and equipment limits also apply.

Do you provide out-of-state or heavy-duty towing?

No. Out-of-state, heavy-duty, semi-truck, tractor-trailer, bus, RV, motorhome, oversized vehicle and private impound towing are not offered.

When is payment made for an eligible junk car?

Payment is made only after the vehicle is accepted and sold at the scrap yard, not at pickup. Eligibility and pickup arrangements must be confirmed first.

How should AAA members request service?

Call AAA first and request Buffalo Towing Services. AAA controls coverage, authorization and dispatch. Requested provider assignment is not guaranteed.

How do I request towing service?

Call 716-324-1023 or use the online towing calculator with pickup, destination, vehicle details and condition. Dispatch confirms availability and an estimate.

Request Towing in Buffalo or Western New York

Need a Buffalo towing service for a breakdown or planned vehicle move? Call with your pickup location and vehicle details, or use the online calculator to request an estimate.

Request a Towing Quote Call 716-324-1023