When your vehicle needs a tow

  • The engine won't start, and a jump or added fuel didn't fix it.
  • A warning light or a new grinding noise makes driving feel unsafe.
  • The vehicle was in a collision and can't be driven safely.
  • You bought a vehicle that doesn't run and need it moved home.
  • A shop is ready to work on your vehicle, but it can't get there on its own.

How a tow works

Tell us where the vehicle is, what kind it is and where it needs to go. When we arrive, we look at how it's sitting and decide how to load it safely.

We pull it onto the flatbed deck, strap down each wheel and drive it to the address you gave us. At drop-off, we unload it where you or the shop want it.

Beside pine trees, a bearded man in a navy shirt uses a control lever to winch a dark blue sedan onto a tilted white flatbed

Before we arrive

  • Remove valuables and anything loose from the cab or truck bed.
  • Have the keys ready, even if the vehicle won't start.
  • Let the repair shop know a towed vehicle is on its way.
  • Mention if the vehicle is lowered, lifted or has all-wheel drive.

Questions about car and light truck towing

Can you tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle?

Yes. A flatbed carries the vehicle with all four wheels off the ground, which is the usual way to move all-wheel-drive cars and SUVs.

Can I call for a tow at night?

Yes. S & J Towing is open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Call us for a tow

We are based in Bend, OR. Send us an email with your questions.