Long-Distance Towing and Vehicle Transport from Fort Collins
Sometimes the nearest shop is not the right shop. Maybe you broke down on a road trip and want the car back home, or you bought a truck three hours away, or your dealer is in Denver and you live in Wellington. Choice Towing & Recovery provides scheduled and immediate long-distance towing from Fort Collins and Greeley, across Colorado and out of state. Call 970-482-0159 to talk through the trip and get a free quote.
When Long-Distance Towing Makes Sense
Long-distance towing is the right move in a lot of situations:
- Breakdowns away from home. You are passing through on I-25 and want your vehicle towed to your hometown mechanic instead of an unfamiliar shop.
- Warranty repairs. Your vehicle needs to go to a specific dealer for warranty work.
- Buying or selling a vehicle. You found the right car on the other side of the state, or you sold one to a buyer who cannot pick it up.
- Moves. You are relocating and need a non-running vehicle, a project car or a second car moved.
- Collector and classic cars. A car headed to a show, auction, restoration shop or a new owner.
- Seasonal toys. Snowmobiles and ATVs headed for the mountains or back home for the season.
How a Long-Distance Tow Works with Choice
We keep the process simple:
- Call dispatch at 970-482-0159. Tell us the pickup location, the destination, the vehicle and its condition.
- Get a quote. Long-distance quotes are free, and dispatch will explain what goes into the number.
- Pick a time. We can roll right away for a breakdown or schedule a pickup for a day that works.
- Pickup and loading. Your vehicle goes on a flatbed and is secured for highway miles.
- Delivery. We bring it to the address you gave us and confirm drop-off with you or whoever is receiving it.
Routes We Run Often
From our Fort Collins location at 209 N. Link Lane and our Greeley location, the most common long-distance runs head:
- South on I-25 to Longmont, Boulder, Denver and the Front Range metro area, and on to Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
- North on I-25 to Cheyenne and beyond into Wyoming.
- East on US-34 and US-85 across the plains toward Fort Morgan, Sterling and the Nebraska line.
- West over the mountains, which takes planning around passes, weather and chain or traction requirements.
Protecting Your Vehicle on a Long Haul
Every mile adds wear when a vehicle is towed with wheels on the ground. That is why long-distance trips ride on a flatbed with all four wheels off the road. For luxury, exotic and classic vehicles, we use soft straps on the wheels and back that with our soft-strap towing guarantee. Before we leave, the operator walks around the vehicle, notes existing damage and checks the straps. On a long trip, those straps get checked again along the way.
Planning Around Colorado Weather
A long tow in Colorado is not just a distance problem. Winter storms can shut down I-25 north of Wellington with ground blizzards and close mountain passes for hours. Spring brings fast-moving snow, and summer brings hail across the plains. We watch the forecast and road conditions and will talk with you if it makes sense to move the pickup up a day or wait out a storm. A safe delivery a few hours later is better than a rushed one. If a delay is needed, dispatch will call you and the person receiving the vehicle so nobody is left waiting at the other end.
Long-Distance Towing for Larger Vehicles
Long distance is not limited to cars. Choice runs heavy duty wreckers and can handle long-distance truck towing for semis, box trucks, work trucks, RVs and buses. Heavy runs need more planning for routes, bridges and permits. See semi-truck towing and RV and bus towing, or our main heavy duty towing page. Need equipment moved instead? We also do long-distance equipment hauling.
What to Have Ready Before Pickup
- The full pickup and delivery addresses, plus a contact name and phone number at each end.
- Keys, or a heads-up that there are none.
- The vehicle’s condition: does it roll, steer and brake?
- Any special notes, such as low ground clearance, a dead battery or a flat tire.
- Personal items removed. Leave nothing loose in the cabin or bed.
Why Use a Local Company for a Long Tow
Large national transport brokers often hand your job off to whoever is available. When you book with Choice, you are dealing with a locally, independently owned and operated towing company in Fort Collins. You talk to our dispatch, and our operators handle your vehicle. That usually means fewer surprises and a clearer answer when you call to ask where your car is. You also have one number to call before, during and after the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far will you tow?
We provide long-distance towing across Colorado and out of state. Call dispatch with your pickup and destination and we will tell you what we can do.
Can I schedule a long-distance tow in advance?
Yes. We handle both scheduled and immediate long-distance tows. Booking ahead gives you more choice on pickup time.
How do you price a long-distance tow?
Distance, vehicle type, condition, and timing all factor in. Quotes are free. See our towing rates page for the questions we ask.
Will my car be on a flatbed the whole way?
Yes. Long-distance vehicle transport rides on a flatbed so the drivetrain and tires do not take on extra miles.
Can you move a motorcycle or ATV long distance?
Yes. We haul motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles as well as cars and trucks. See motorcycle towing.
Get a Long-Distance Quote
Call Choice Towing & Recovery at 970-482-0159 for a free long-distance towing quote from Fort Collins, Greeley or anywhere in Northern Colorado.