How Much Does Car Recovery Cost in Ireland? What Affects the Price

One of the first questions drivers ask us is: how much will this cost? The honest answer is that it depends on the job. Here is what affects the price of car recovery and towing in Ireland, and how to make sure there are no surprises.

1. Distance

The biggest factor is how far the truck travels: from our base to you, and from you to where the vehicle is going. A short local tow across town costs less than taking a vehicle from Galway to Dublin.

2. Where you are

A car outside your house is quicker to load than a van on the motorway hard shoulder or a car on a narrow country road. Motorway and hard-to-reach jobs can take more time and equipment.

3. Vehicle type and weight

Small cars, large 4x4s, vans and light commercials all load differently. Bigger or heavier vehicles can take longer and need the right truck.

4. Vehicle condition

A car that rolls and steers is straightforward. A non-runner with locked wheels, flat tyres or accident damage needs extra equipment and care, which can affect the price.

5. Time of day

We work 24/7. Some late-night, weekend or bank holiday jobs may be priced differently to a pre-booked weekday transport.

6. Urgency

An emergency callout means dropping everything to get to you. If your job can wait, a pre-booked tow or vehicle transport is often better value.

How to get an accurate price

When you call, have these details ready and we can give you a price on the spot:

• Where you are (town, road or Eircode).
• Where the vehicle needs to go.
• Make and model of the vehicle.
• What happened, and whether it rolls and steers.

Our promise

At MODS 24HR we agree the price and arrival time with you on the phone before the truck sets off. No hidden extras when we arrive. Call 085 771 9895 or send us your details for a quote.