You’re cruising along the expressway, listening to your favourite tunes on the radio, thinking that it’s going to be a beautiful day.
Suddenly, your engine light starts to blink, giving hints that your ride is heading for a breakdown!
Uh oh!
There you are, in the middle of the highway. You’re feeling anxious and embarrassed about your situation. Some motorists are swearing at you for blocking the road. Others find an opportunity to take down the next potentially-winning 4D numbers.
What should you do?
What Should You Do When Your Car Breaks Down in the Middle of the Road?
Look Out for Warning Signs
Detecting warning signs will prevent your car from suddenly stopping in the middle of the road, causing traffic jams and other potential accidents.
You can actually prevent a mid-journey breakdown even before you start driving. If your car is taking an incredibly long time to start, don’t even think about driving it! There could be several causes of it, and it’s best left to the mechanics to diagnose the issue.
When driving, if one or more of these lights start to flash, you better pull over as soon as you can!
- Engine Lights (including Check Engine)
- Temperature Warning Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
Even without the presence of flashing lights, there are a few red flags to take note of. For example, if you’re hearing an irritating squeaky sound each time you use the brakes, it could be a sign that your brakes or brake pad aren’t doing well.
Caution Other Motorists
When the warning signs have nudged you to stop, don’t panic. Remember to turn on your hazard lights so that other motorist can make way for you to pull over. If you’re driving along the expressway, look for a road shoulder to pull over. If you’re driving along a regular road or street, keep to your left and find a spot where it’s not obstructing the traffic flow.
Use your side view mirror to look out for any ongoing traffic before you exit your car. Once you’re out of the car, take out your red triangular warning sign.
According to the Automobile Association of Singapore, this sign should be placed at least 3 cars’ length or more. This provides other motorists with adequate time and space to avoid your vehicle.
Stand Behind the Vehicle Impact Guards (VIGs)
When the triangular sign is placed, do not return back to your car. Instead, stand behind the metal barricades known as Vehicle Impact Guards (VIGs) as you start calling for help. Sure, you’re most likely standing on a patch of grass, together with a colony of insects. Yet, that’s much safer than waiting inside your car!
Call for a Toll Service
Just like admitting into an A&E ward, nobody wakes up one day and say, “I’m looking forward to enlisting a towing service today!”
However, it’s always wise to keep a list of tow services on-hand for days like these!
If your vehicle breaks down in the middle of an expressway, call EMAS at 1800-2255-582. LTA will provide a free towing service 24 hours a day. However, they will only tow your vehicle to the nearest designated carpark, instead of a workshop.
Hence, you would still have to arrange for a towing service to send your vehicle for fixing.
As you call for your towing service, remember to check how much can your motor insurance cover for your incident.
Besides Emergencies, Towing Companies May Also Offer Services Like These:
Multi-Storey Carpark Towing
Towing a vehicle from a multi-story carpark can be very tricky. Unlike roads, motorists have to manoeuvre through the tiny, winding paths.
Fortunately, some towing companies offer the skills, as well as the trucks and equipment to safely bring your car out from the building.
Car Maintenance Services
Towing services would usually have a workshop where they can help jump start your car battery, replace malfunctioning car parts and tyres.
Heavy Vehicle Towing
For larger towing companies, their towing fleet may include trucks that can tow larger vehicles, such as buses and other trucks.
Luxury Vehicle Towing
If you have a prized-vehicle such as the Lamborghini, you will do all you can to protect it from the slightest scratch.
Lucky for you, towing companies may also offer a unique towing service to ensure that your ride remains unscathed!
Events/Roadshows Towing
Like the luxury vehicle towing service, some towing companies can also provide safe transportation for exhibition cars at any events.
Company | BH Auto Services Pte Ltd |
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| Website | https://bhauto.com.sg/ |
| Address | Blk, 1 Sin Ming Ind Est Sector C,#01-111 to 117, Singapore 575636 |
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| Review 1 | “My car broke down on me in the middle of the car, at peak hours. Was Super stressful, but I got Eric’s number & called him. Immediately, he said he will come down save me. Within a short period, he arrived & packed up my car in a professional & experienced manner. We then proceeded to his workshop at Sin Ming, and his engineers attended to my car in a prompt manner. I wish there are more honest & holistic car workshop like this in Singapore!” |
| Review 2 | “I’m glad I took the courage and made an exception to try out BH Auto as I’ve always gone to Subaru workshop at Leng Kee. The reviews here was very helpful and completely validated with Eric’s prompt response right through to when I dropped my car and getting it back. They use original parts, is a 1 stop shop for all car services and command reasonable costs. It also helps that they’re an authorised workshop for established insurers as it takes a team of experts to do what they do. Such a great team work to see and special thanks to Ah Suan and team for a superb work done. I’m sold. Will come back for maintenance work.” |
| Review 3 | “Very good service by the team. Boss Eric is friendly and gives good advise on tire change. Will definitely recommend anyone looking for a good car workshop!” |
Company | Kaolin Towing |
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| Website | https://www.kaolintowing.com/ |
| Address | 22 Sin Ming Ave, Singapore 570405 |
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| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “Excellent customer service with good workmanship.” |
| Review 2 | “Fast response and quality towing. Bro Andy makes sure my bike is properly secured and updated me once it reaches workshop. Good workmanship!!” |
| Review 3 | “Best service for towing, friendly staffs despite the midnight rain.” |
Company | ACM Services Centre |
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| Pricing | Starting from $28 |
| Website | http://www.acmautomotive.com.sg/ |
| Address | 10 Ang Mo Kio Ind Pk 2A, #03-16 AMK Autopoint, Singapore 568047 |
| Telephone | +65 91117978 |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “Very kind and friendly. Able to share some tips n tricks. Knowledgable. A fast transaction. Will go there again for the next servicing.” |
| Review 2 | “Very personalised service and the people there are very warm and friendly. The admin lady remembers every single detail i shared with her during our conversation and even bothers to follow up in my next servicing appointment 😂” |
| Review 3 | “After changing workshops so many times, only ACM is able to convince me to return for my periodic servicing and maintenance. Their down to earth prices and profession staff simply puts me at ease. Great job ACM. Keep it up!” |
Company | ARS Automotive Recovery Singapore – Car Battery Replacement & Car Tyre Repair Services |
| What They Offer |
*$10 OFF all car breakdown services during Covid-19 period. |
| Website | https://www.arsrecovery.sg/car-towing-service/ |
| Address | Business Address is strictly for Call-in Appointments only (We go to our customer’s location) |
| Contact | +65 8618 9000 Email: [email protected] |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “The service was so efficient and convenient for me. They were very honest about the status of my battery and everything were done very fast.” |
| Review 2 | “Came at 2 am, still bubbly and nice. High recommended” |
| Review 3 | “Respond to my emergency immediately, came within half an hour and manage to rectify my issue with the radiator host. Thank you for the great service. 10/10 would recommend to anyone having emergency issues. Excellent 24hrs islandwide service!!” |
Company | Gao Express Towing Services (GETS) |
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| Address | 27 Marine Crescent, Marine Crescent Ville #10-01, Singapore 440027 |
| Telephone | +65 90090092 |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “Used Gao’s services many times. They’re one of the contractors for several call centres. One of the best service providers.” |
| Review 2 | “👍Responsive & Professional Service.” |
Company | Island Recovery Services |
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| Website | http://islandrecovery.com.sg/ |
| Address | 59, Ubi Avenue 1 #07-08, Bizlink Centre, Singapore 408938 |
| Telephone | +65 91828211 |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “Excellent and fast service! I was stuck on the PIE as my tires got punctured by a nail. I proceeded to call my brother who advised me to engage a towing company and sent me the contact of the company he was familiar with. Thankfully the tow truck arrived within a short span of 15 mins. They towed my car to a cheap and reliable car workshop in Ubi as the experienced driver had a good understanding of the pricing of car workshops in Singapore. I took his advice and as suggested it was very affordable. I must say that the driver was very polite and professional. This is the first time this happened to me and therefore I was quite anxious, the driver addressed my worries very well and explained very clearly step by step the procedures that I must undertake. Would definitely recommend their services to the public!” |
| Review 2 | “They came fast and reasonable priced. Friendly driver. Experienced of better than good service. Thank you.” |
| Review 3 | “Friendly tow truck driver. Service with a smile. Hardworking and sincere guy.” |
Company | Jet Speed Towing |
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| Website | https://www.facebook.com/Jet-Speed-Towing-Pte-Ltd-246724045769226/ |
| Address | 11, #09-01, Mandai Estate, Singapore 729908 |
| Telephone | +65 91796344 |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “Highly recommend… Good service and friendly…” |
| Review 2 | “Good service and fastest responding.” |
| Review 3 | “High responsibility and the best service provided. Will continually 100% support.” |
Company | Tow Truck Singapore |
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| Pricing | Lowest rates available. Call +65 31292390 or visit their website for a quote. |
| Website | https://www.towtrucksingapore.com/ |
| Telephone | +65 31292390 |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review | “I am from Benut Malaysia, but I went to Singapore to fetch my cousin at the airport. It was a two-hour drive on a stormy night. We had no visibility because of the rainfall so I pulled over somewhere in the woodlands. After 10 minutes, I could see in front of me again so we decided to leave. My engine wouldn’t start. So I searched online for towing services in Singapore and I found this. I called them up and in about 15 minutes, I was ready for my car to be towed. Andrei showed up and told me that my battery is the only problem and I didn’t need towing. He replaced my battery in the pouring rain while I followed him around in my umbrella. Best service I ever got. 5 stars!” – Jessie Lee (Review taken from official website) |
Company | 24 Hrs Tow Truck Singapore (Vehicle Recovery Services) |
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| Website | https://www.facebook.com/Vehicle.Recovery.Svc |
| Address | 7, Toa Payoh Industrial Park, Singapore 319059 |
| Telephone | +65 82851616 |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “This company was very responsive in my time of need. Was courteous and professional. I would definitely use them again and I highly recommend.” |
| Review 2 | “There was a heavy downpour but still tried his best to reach early. I salute your service and attitude.” |
| Review 3 | “Very reliable and rates is reasonable 👌” |
Company | BTS Towing Services |
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| Pricing | Visit their website to get a quote. |
| Website | https://bts-towing-services.business.site/ |
| Address | 200A, Sengkang East Road, Singapore 541200 |
| Telephone | +65 96311733 |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
Company | 4Wheelz Towing and Recovery Services |
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*4Wheelz Tows all kinds of vehicle, according to the website. |
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| Website | https://www.facebook.com/4wheelztowing/ |
| Address | Blk 872B, Tampines Street 86, Singapore 522872 |
| Telephone | +65 98266442 |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “Very friendly and punctual person. Advised me on the necessary..Highly recommended!!👍 Good job.” |
| Review 2 | “Radzi was quick to reply to my queries and even helped to pick up my keys at my workplace. Thank you so much Radzi for the quick and prompt rescue! You’re my hero!” |
| Review 3 | “Muhammad was early and he advised me accordingly. Recommended me to the proper workshop.” |
Company | AJ Towing Services |
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| Website | https://ajtowing.sg/ |
| Address | 19 Senoko Loop, #04-00, Singapore 758169 |
| Telephone | +65 86006229 |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
Company | Singapore Towing |
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| Website | https://singaporetowing.com/ |
| Address | 22 Sin Ming Lane, #06-76, Midview City, Singapore 573969 |
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| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “Verey good towing services.” |
| Review 2 | “Call for towing of my prime mover and reach location swiftly. Very good, will use your services again if need any assistance.” |
| Review 3 | “Thank you for your help towing my trailer, came within 20 mins. Highly recommended.” |
Company | Yishun Towing Pte Ltd |
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| Website | http://yishuntowing.com/ |
| Address | 4015, Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 1, #01-502, Singapore 569631 |
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| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
Company | Kian Soon Towing Service |
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| Website | https://kiansoontowingservice.wordpress.com/ |
| Address | 153 Bukit Batok Street 11, Singapore 650153 |
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| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “A good one. Recommended.” |
| Review 2 | “(Translated by Google) It ’s easy to use the trailer service for the first time, call them and arrive soon! Good!” |
| Review 3 | “Fast service.” |
Company | People’s Vehicle Towing Services |
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| Website | https://www.peoplesvehiclegroup.com/ |
| Address | Blk 3005, Ubi Ave 3, #01-68, Singapore 408861 |
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Company | Automobile Association of Singapore (AAS) |
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| Pricing | Services are for members only. For non-members, there’s an on-going promotion (June 2020) at:
For members, normal “hook-and-go” towing is free. However, $64.20 is chargeable for:
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| Website | https://www.aas.com.sg/our-services/roadside-assistance-services.html |
| Address | 2, Kung Chong Road, #03-01, AA Centre, Singapore 159140 |
| Telephone | +65 67489911 (Members) +65 63338811 ext *148 (Non-Members) |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
Company | Shenton Recovery |
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| Website | https://shentonrecovery.com.sg/ |
| Address | 21, Woodlands Close, Primz Bizhub, #08-44, Singapore 737854 |
| Telephone | +65 97838383 |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “Excellent service from towing my car on time to a highly recommended car workshop to sending me back home. Indeed great service & valuable advice during the towing service ride. Towing fee is very affordable as compared with others. Will highly recommend this towing service to others!” |
| Review 2 | “Great and fast services. Engaged them for a punctured tyre and the staff worked at a very fast and efficient pace which got the job done very quickly. He also gave very good advice on maintaining the car. Highly recommend them and will engage them again in the future for any issues.” |
| Review 3 | “Shenton is a very humble guy. He gave us the option of taking which expressway and also gave us valuable insight to how we should maintain the car. Thank you for your services!” |
Company | Joo Keong Towing Service |
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| Website | https://www.facebook.com/jookeongtowingservice/ |
| Address | 424, Bukit Batok West Ave 2, #01-235, Singapore 650424 |
| Telephone | +65 65635620 |
| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “Swift Recovery!” |
| Review 2 | “10/10” |
Company | SPARK Car Care, a Subsidiary of ComfortDelGro |
| What They Offer |
*Terms and Conditions Apply |
| Website | https://www.sparkcarcare.com/Services/SPARK-Assist |
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| Operating Hours | 24-Hours |
| Review 1 | “Mr. Foo is very professional and knowledgeable about the various conditions of my cars. He always provide sound and reasonable advice that allows me to make wiser decision on servicing & repairs. I would definitely recommend my friends to SPARK Car Care.” – Review taken from official website |
| Review 2 | “I was served by James Lim when I send my car in for servicing and check at the Braddell workshop. I’d like to compliment his friendly and attentive service, coupled with dedication. He is an asset to the team at the Braddell workshop and look forward to have him look after my car when I send it in for any work done.” – Review taken from official website |
| Review 3 | “Annabella provided professional service and gave good advice on taking care of my car. I am very happy with the service and for her friendly smile too. Thank you!” – Review taken from official website |
Company | Excel Towing Services |
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| Website | exceltowingservices.com |
| Address | 521 Jurong West Street 52, #07-213 |
| Telephone | (65) 8468 4690) |
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