WINNIPEG, MB – February 6, 2026 – Manitoba’s winter has been punishing this season. A late-December blizzard dumped up to 30 centimetres of snow on the region and generated over 2,700 CAA roadside calls in a single weekend—more than triple the typical daily volume. Weeks later, an extreme cold warning plunged Winnipeg below -40°C with wind chill, freezing batteries and stranding drivers across the city.
Winnipeg Towing, a locally owned provider of 24-hour towing and emergency roadside assistance, has positioned its specialized fleet to meet the demand head-on—serving every neighbourhood from St. Vital and St. Boniface to River Heights, Fort Garry, and Garden City.
“When the temperature drops past -30, the calls don’t trickle in—they flood in,” said Sean Moher of Winnipeg Towing. “Dead batteries, cars buried in snowbanks, frozen door locks. We’ve built our operation specifically for these conditions because in Winnipeg, this isn’t unusual weather—it’s just winter.”
The Hidden Danger: Winter Parking Bans
While breakdowns and dead batteries dominate the headlines, Winnipeg’s annual winter route parking ban creates an additional risk that many drivers overlook. Vehicles parked on designated winter routes between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. can be ticketed and towed to a compound—often without the owner’s knowledge until morning.
Winnipeg Towing advises drivers to use the City’s “Know Your Zone” app to track parking restrictions and snow clearing schedules. For those who do find their vehicle has been relocated or damaged during plowing operations, the company offers rapid recovery and transport services around the clock.
Built for Manitoba’s Worst
Unlike warmer-climate towing operations, Winnipeg Towing has equipped its fleet to handle the specific challenges of a Prairie winter:
- Battery Boost Service: When temperatures plunge below -30°C, battery failures spike dramatically. The company deploys mobile battery boost units across the city for fast jump-start response—no membership required.
- Flatbed Towing: Modern AWD and electric vehicles require damage-free transport. All standard tows are performed on flatbed towing carriers, keeping vehicles completely off the ground to protect drivetrains and undercarriages.
- Car Unlocking: Frozen lock mechanisms and jammed key fobs are among the most common cold-weather calls. Winnipeg Towing uses non-destructive car unlocking techniques that protect electronic locking systems.
- Heavy-Duty Recovery: The fleet includes heavy towing wreckers capable of recovering commercial trucks, buses, and RVs—critical for keeping Manitoba’s supply lines moving through winter storms.
- Accident & Insurance Towing: For collision recovery, the company’s accident towing service bills insurers directly, handles cleanup and paperwork, and requires no upfront payment from the driver.
Transparent Pricing, No Surprises
Winnipeg Towing has built its reputation on upfront pricing and clear communication. Every call begins with a quote before any work is performed. Dispatchers send real-time ETAs by text, so drivers know exactly when help will arrive—an approach the company says is especially important during high-volume winter events when wait times across the industry increase.
“We can’t control the weather, but we can control how we respond to it,” Moher added. “That means honest pricing, accurate arrival times, and treating every call—whether it’s a simple boost or a highway recovery—with the same urgency.”
Serving All Winnipeg Neighbourhoods
Winnipeg Towing provides coverage across the entire city, including St. Vital, St. Boniface, River Heights, Osborne Village, Garden City, Fort Garry, Tuxedo, Corydon Village, Crescentwood, and Norwood. The company also offers long-distance towing for drivers who need vehicle transport beyond city limits.
About Winnipeg Towing
Winnipeg Towing is a locally owned and operated towing and roadside assistance provider serving Greater Winnipeg and surrounding Manitoba communities. Specializing in winter-ready emergency response, the company utilizes a modern flatbed fleet and GPS dispatch technology to deliver fast, damage-free service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Their certified operators handle all vehicle types—from motorcycles to heavy commercial equipment—with transparent pricing and insurance-approved recovery.
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Company Name: Winnipeg Towing
Contact Person: Sean Moher
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Phone: (204) 505-4621
Address:705-191 Lombard Ave
City: Winnipeg
State: Manitoba
Country: Canada
Website: https://towingwinnipeg.ca/