Family-run · Serving Clarington 24/7
Tow Truck and Roadside Help Across Clarington
When a vehicle breaks down in Clarington, you need a local crew that already knows those routes and can respond quickly.
Bob’s Towing is that crew. We are a family-run company serving Clarington 24/7, with more than four decades of towing and roadside work in Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Orono, and the rest of the municipality, plus neighbouring Oshawa and Durham.
Fast local response
Reliable Towing Across Clarington, Ontario
When your car won’t start on Highway 2 in Bowmanville or you’re stuck in a ditch off a backroad near Orono, waiting an hour for a tow truck isn’t really an option. We keep drivers close to Clarington so response times stay short, whether you’re calling from Courtice, Newcastle, or anywhere in between. Our trucks are dispatched fast and get you off the road and back on track without the usual runaround.
Clarington has grown quickly, 101,427 people in the 2021 Census and Durham Region projections near 114,600 by late 2025. More homes and more highway traffic mean more breakdowns. Our phones stay open around the clock.
Expected travel time once we have your pin, traffic allowing:
- Courtice and west Bowmanvilleabout 15–25 minutes
- Central Bowmanville and Hamptonabout 20–30 minutes
- Newcastle, Orono, Newtonville, and rural Clarkeabout 25–40 minutes
Ice, 401 shutdowns, and race-weekend traffic can add time. We still roll as soon as dispatch has the location and keep you updated until the truck is on scene.
Calling dispatch?
Have These Ready
Your location or pin
We roll as soon as dispatch has the location.
Nearest exit or gate
Plus your direction of travel on the 401, 418, or at the track.
What the vehicle is doing
So we send the nearest truck with the right gear.
Our towing lineup
The Towing Jobs We Handle
Most Clarington calls are not dramatic wrecks. They start as a no-start in a Bowmanville plaza, a puncture on King Street, or keys locked in a van at the arena. If the vehicle has to leave the site, we send the right truck from our towing lineup. Unsure which class you need? Use the towing services overview.
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Light, medium, and heavy-duty tow trucks
Sedans, SUVs, and half-tons go out as light-duty towing. Cube vans, contractor trucks, and many motorhomes need medium-duty capacity. Buses, farm iron, and machines on Regional Road 57 require heavy-duty towing. Companies that run multiple units can book standing coverage through fleet towing.
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Flatbeds, winching, and complex recovery
AWD cars, low-clearance vehicles, Teslas, and anything that should not roll on two wheels load onto a hydraulic flatbed. Off Baseline Road in a ditch, or buried in snow near Tyrone, we winch first, then tow. Overturned units and jackknifes are boom and rotator jobs.
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Track Cars, Classics, Boats, and Bikes
Vehicles heading to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, dealer transfers, and stored classics move with luxury and exotic towing or Tesla-specific flatbed work. Soft straps only, no hooks on paint. Launches at Port Darlington and Newcastle use boat and trailer towing. Riders call motorcycle towing. Recreational units use RV towing.
Roadside assistance
Roadside Assistance in Clarington
If the vehicle can leave under its own power, roadside assistance is usually faster and cheaper.
Tires on the 401 and Highway 2
A shredded tire on the shoulder is not a safe DIY swap. We fit the spare on site when conditions allow. No spare, a run-flat that will not hold air, or a bent rim means we load it and take it to the shop you name, Courtice Road, Highway 2, or the freeway.
Boosts, Fuel, and Locked Doors
Cold snaps fill the board with dead batteries. We handle jump starts, emergency gas or diesel, and car lockouts across Clarington, Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, and the rest of Durham Region, day or night. Tell dispatch where you are and what the vehicle is doing, and we send the nearest truck with the right gear. If a boost or a few litres of fuel gets you moving, we finish the job on the shoulder. If the car still will not drive, the same call becomes a tow. You stay with one crew instead of starting over with another company.
Emergency & after-hours
Emergency Tows and After-Hours Recovery
A lane blocked at Waverley Road, Liberty Street, or the 35/115 split needs a crew that can work with police, clear the scene, and hold the vehicle if insurance has not named a shop yet. That is heavy-duty recovery and rotator work, day or night, weekends included. Non-emergency or longer hauls can be booked on the towing page or through contact.
This stretch of Clarington sits on a major commuter and freight spine. In 2021, Highway 401 through neighbouring Oshawa already moved about 143,400 vehicles a day on the Stevenson-to-Simcoe section. That volume continues east through Courtice, Bowmanville, and Newcastle, with Highway 418, Highway 407, and Highway 35/115 feeding extra north–south and Peterborough traffic.
143,400
vehicles a day on Highway 401 through neighbouring Oshawa (Stevenson to Simcoe, 2021)
- Hwy401
- Hwy418
- Hwy407
- Hwy35/115
Service area
Towns and Landmarks We Cover
The whole municipality is in range, not just the freeway interchanges.
Bowmanville
King Street, Liberty Street, the retail corridor, Port Darlington
Courtice
Townline to Hancock, Darlington Provincial Park, 401 access
Newcastle
Mill Street, Highway 2, Port of Newcastle, the 35/115 junction
Rural Clarington
Orono, Hampton, Tyrone, Solina, Enniskillen, Newtonville, Kirby, and the farm roads between them
Motorsport Park
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Concession Road 10 on event days
Energy Drive & Waterfront
Energy Drive industrial sites and the waterfront launches at Port Darlington and Newcastle
Heading in from the west, the same desk covers Oshawa and points north such as Port Perry.
in Clarington
Why Bob’s
Why Drivers in Clarington Call Bob’s Towing
You speak with a local family operation, not a distant call centre. You get 24/7 coverage, a price before the hook goes on, and licensed storage when the vehicle cannot go home yet.
24/7 Towing Assistance
Nights, weekends, and holidays are part of the job. The trucks stay staffed.
Local Dispatch
We cover Bowmanville, Clarington, Oshawa, and the rest of Durham from a yard that already sits on these highways.
Licensed Operators
Certified, insured drivers load and secure each vehicle with care.
Full-Size Range
From daily drivers to school buses and plant equipment. We also remove scrap and junk vehicles.
Straightforward Rates
No surprise add-ons after the fact. For regulated highway work, review the TSSEA maximum rate schedule.
Need a Tow Truck in Clarington Now?
Call 905-723-5219. If the move is planned rather than urgent, use the contact form so we can lock in the time, truck type, and price before we leave.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until a truck arrives in Clarington?
Courtice and Bowmanville are often 15–30 minutes when the 401 is open. Newcastle, Orono, and rural roads are usually 25–40 minutes. Dispatch keeps you updated.
Can you help if I only need roadside service?
Yes. Tire changes, boosts, lockouts, and fuel run across Clarington. If the vehicle still cannot drive, we switch the same ticket to a tow. You stay with one crew from the first call to the shop.
Are you open after hours and on holidays?
Yes. Emergency towing and roadside service in Clarington run 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Nights, weekends, and holidays are covered the same as a weekday morning. Call 905-723-5219.