Towing service Espoo 24/7 – find the nearest tow truck
Vehicle breakdowns in Espoo can occur on highway 1 and main road 51 or in different parts of the city, such as Leppävaara, Tapiola, Matinkylä and Espoonlahti. A mere city name is not enough for location, so tell the towing company the exact address or coordinates, direction of travel and nearest known junction. Provide additional information about the road’s municipality and vehicle’s mobility, so that the recovery route can be assessed properly.
Towing and roadside assistance for common situations
How to find the nearest towing service
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Select the nearest towing company.
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Call the company directly.
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Share your location.
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Describe the vehicle and the problem.
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The tow truck sets off.

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Frequently asked questions in Espoo
Send the exact location link and confirm by phone whether the route refers to highway 1, main road 51 and main road 50. Mention the direction of travel, junction number or visible sign and the vehicle’s distance from the traffic lane. Do not leave the vehicle on the traffic lane side. Do not stand on the traffic side of the vehicle.
Locate the turn-off in relation to Espoonlahti, Otaniemi and Kauklahti. Tell from which direction you arrived and whether the route connects to main road 50. Also report any barrier, seasonal thaw damage or other factor that might prevent heavy vehicle access.
Measure or check the height restriction of Tapiola Park and take a photo of the tightest turns. Report the recovery level, direction of travel and nearest open entrance in relation to the name Urheilupuiston parking garage. Based on this, the company will assess which equipment can be used to enter. The direction can be clarified with the names Matinkylä and Espoonlahti.
Mention the name Leppävaara or Tapiola by phone before the address. Matinkylä can serve as an additional reference, but the exact coordinates and nearest junction determine the final route. Also report whether the road is ploughed and whether a turning area is available.
Locate the vehicle in the area of Otaniemi or Kauklahti and mark the used entrance on the map. Report the height, width, floor level and free space in front of the vehicle. This prevents the steering of a too large recovery truck into a dead end.
General questions about towing and roadside assistance
Your insurer may arrange assistance through its own partner network. In some situations, another available towing company may be closer. The HinausSuomi map lets you choose a suitable provider and ask the company directly about availability.
The HinausSuomi map shows towing companies serving the area. You can contact the nearest company, a provider you know or the towing chain you prefer. The choice is yours.
It often will if your policy includes towing or roadside assistance cover for the incident. Coverage always depends on the policy, the cause of the incident and its terms. Check your insurer’s online service or ask the towing company to help verify the cover.
Roadside assistance may help with a flat battery, a flat tyre, locked doors or an empty fuel tank. If the vehicle cannot be repaired safely at the scene, it will be towed to a suitable repair shop.
The vehicle is usually taken to a nearby suitable repair shop, a repair shop chosen by the customer or another agreed destination. If insurance covers the tow, the destination may need to be justified by the nature of the fault. The towing company can help find a suitable repair shop.






