One-stop towing and auto repair based in Nanaimo
Talo Auto Care & Towing operates out of Nanaimo, BC, working as a division of Take a Load Off Moving Ltd. with more than 20 years of combined experience on the road. The company pairs towing with an in-house repair shop, so a vehicle picked up by one of its trucks can go straight to the shop for diagnostics and mechanical work rather than being handed off between separate businesses. Day-to-day calls cover light-duty towing, vehicle recovery, and accident response, along with roadside basics such as battery boosts, lockouts, tire changes, and fuel delivery. Dispatch is staffed around the clock, every day of the week, with licensed and insured operators who aim to reach customers within Nanaimo in under 30 minutes. Coverage stretches out from the city to other Vancouver Island communities, and the company also handles long-distance tows for jobs beyond 10 kilometres, plus vehicle storage, dolly service, and scrap car removal for vehicles being retired rather than repaired. Pricing is published upfront, from a minimum roadside call-out to after-hours, dolly, and long-distance rates, so customers know roughly what to expect before a truck arrives. The team, led by founder Brandon James Anderson alongside dispatcher Mitchell Heffell and operator Jacob Bacon, has picked up a following for treating vehicles with care and communicating clearly on scene, according to customer reviews. The company's blog also details longer hauls, including truck-and-trailer moves from Cameron Lake to Nanaimo and long-distance vehicle transport across Vancouver Island. Whether it is a dead battery in a parking lot or a car that needs to be hauled to the shop after a breakdown, Talo Auto Care & Towing keeps the whole job under one roof for drivers around Nanaimo.
📍 1907 Wilfert Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3H6
📞 +1 250-616-7854
Service area: Nanaimo and nearby Vancouver Island communities