Vancouver's official tow contractor since 1946
Busters Towing has worked out of Vancouver's False Creek Flats since 1946, giving it close to eight decades of history in the city. It runs cars, trucks, and heavier rigs sized for everything from light passenger vehicles to full heavy-duty recovery jobs, and describes its combined fleet as the largest of its kind anywhere in Western Canada. The business holds the City of Vancouver's contract for ticketed and bylaw tows, and belongs to the Automotive Retailers Association, where it follows the towing-division ethics standards that group sets for members. Its call sheet covers emergency and accident towing, roadside help, unlocking a car, boosting a dead battery, changing or airing up a tire, moving a vehicle locally or a long distance away, and transporting motorcycles or other specialty vehicles. Busters also offers vehicle storage - including secure parking for anyone leaving a car behind while travelling by Amtrak - and manages private property towing and impound programs, designing signage and enforcement systems tailored to a property at no cost to the owner. Separate lines handle call centre, accounting, and impound inquiries, so a caller reaches the right department whether the issue is a private-property tow, a police impound, or an accident. Trucks are stationed throughout the city, so dispatch, which never closes, can usually reach a Vancouver caller within minutes. The business also lists a set of founding commitments it says still guide day-to-day operations: consistent service quality, a respectful workplace for its own staff, and a positive contribution to the communities it serves.
📍 425 Industrial Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 2P8
📞 +1 604-685-8181
Service area: Vancouver and the Lower Mainland