Stuck on Bow Trail in SW Calgary? Safety tips, what to tell dispatch and when you need a tow or just a boost. Call Dave's Towing 24/7 at 403-272-3944.
Bow Trail is a key route between downtown Calgary and the west side of the city. It runs past Sunalta, Shaganappi, Spruce Cliff, Rosscarrock, Westgate and Wildwood. It carries commuters, transit buses, and drivers heading toward Sarcee Trail and the west-end communities. Parts of Bow Trail have hills, curves and interchanges where stopping is awkward. A breakdown at rush hour can leave you in a tight spot.
Dave's Towing Services has served Calgary drivers since 1992, and we're available 24/7. Here's how to handle a breakdown on Bow Trail safely, and how to get the right help quickly.
If the vehicle is still rolling, ease onto the shoulder or turn onto a side street. Some sections of Bow Trail have little room beside the lanes. If you can safely reach a side road or parking lot, that's usually the better place to wait. Put your hazards on as soon as you notice trouble.
Calgary's winter afternoons get dark early. Keep your hazards and parking lights on. If you have to get out, use the side away from traffic and wear something bright if you have it.
If someone is hurt or the vehicle is blocking a lane in an unsafe place, call 911. Then call a tow truck. Calgary's 311 line can help with city road questions, but for a tow or roadside service, call Dave's Towing directly at 403-272-3944.
Bow Trail runs a long way east to west, so details matter. Tell dispatch:
With these details, we know whether to send a wheel-lift truck or a flatbed tow truck. That saves time for everyone.
West-side drivers often park outside overnight. A cold snap can leave a weak battery with no cranking power. A roadside battery boost usually gets you going. If the car won't start even after a boost, we can tow it to your mechanic.
Potholes and curbs can damage a tire or bend a rim. If your spare is usable, we can change the tire for you. If the wheel or suspension is damaged, a flatbed tow is the safer choice.
After a minor crash on Bow Trail, our accident towing service can take your vehicle to the body shop you choose, or to your home while you deal with insurance.
If you see steam, the temperature gauge spikes or warning lights come on, pull over and switch off the engine. Driving on can turn a small repair into a big one. A tow to your shop is often the smarter choice.
We tow from homes, condos and parking lots all along the corridor, including Sunalta, Shaganappi, Spruce Cliff, Rosscarrock, Westgate and Wildwood. For more of the area, see our SW Calgary towing page or the full Calgary communities list.
Often, yes. Parkades have height limits, so tell us the clearance and where the vehicle is parked. We'll confirm the right truck and the best way to get it out.
All-wheel-drive vehicles, lowered cars, and vehicles with wheel, axle or transmission damage are usually best moved on a flatbed. Our dispatcher will help you decide.
Yes. We run 24/7, every day of the year.
Yes. Give us the dealership name and we'll drop it off there. If it's after hours, let us know and we'll plan the drop-off.
Whether it's a boost, a tire change or a full tow, call Dave's Towing Services at 403-272-3944. We're available 24/7 anywhere along Bow Trail and across Calgary.
