Dealership logistics

Schedule Tows for Dealerships (and Fleets)

Plan vehicle movements ahead of time. Book a tow or vehicle transport request with a pickup window, add notes for access, review the quote, and get a confirmed provider when available without endless phone calls.

Use cases: dealership transfers, workshop moves, fleet handovers, customer deliveries, auction collections, and recovery planning.

Why scheduled towing

Give your team a predictable pickup window

Reduce back-and-forth when moving vehicles between dealerships, garages, storage yards, auctions, fleet locations, and customers across Ireland.

  • Reduce admin time coordinating pickups.
  • Plan around workshop capacity and handover times.
  • Keep a record of requests and outcomes.

What you control

  • Pickup date + time window for each request.
  • Vehicle notes (keys, access, battery, compound).
  • Clear pickup and drop-off addresses.
  • Collection contact and handover instructions.

What Tow It handles

  • Routing and quote calculation from the details provided.
  • Notifying available providers in your area.
  • Status updates when the job progresses.
  • A cleaner request record for admin teams.

Pickup windows

Choose a time window that matches handover and workshop schedules.

Quote review

Review the quote created from pickup, drop-off, vehicle, timing and access details before confirming.

Verified providers

Work with towing partners onboarded to the platform for faster coordination.

Business notes

Add gate codes, yard contacts, vehicle condition, keys, and loading constraints before dispatch.

Commercial use cases

Built for planned vehicle movement, not just emergencies

Scheduled towing is useful when a vehicle move can be planned before the truck is needed. That includes dealership stock movement, garage-to-customer delivery, fleet relocation, vehicle collection from storage yards, and auction pickup or drop-off.

Dealerships Move trade-ins, demo vehicles, stock between branches, or customer cars that need workshop attention.

Garages and workshops Arrange recovery into the workshop or transport out after repairs when staff need a predictable handover.

Fleet teams Coordinate repeat vehicle moves with clearer pickup windows, destination notes, and contact details.

Auction and storage teams Share compound access, release instructions, keys status, and collection contact before a provider arrives.

Step 1

Create a scheduled request

Enter pickup and drop-off addresses, then select your preferred pickup date and time window. Add vehicle details and access notes to avoid delays.

  • Vehicle condition notes (no key, flat battery, locked steering).
  • Access constraints (compound gate, basement parking, height limits).
  • Contact person for handover (name + phone).

Step 2

Providers are notified early

Scheduled requests can be shown to providers ahead of time so they can plan routing and availability. You receive updates as the request is accepted or adjusted.

  • Early visibility helps secure capacity.
  • Status updates reduce follow-ups.
  • Rescheduling is possible if constraints change.

Inter-branch transfers

Move vehicles between sites with a predictable pickup window and clear drop-off instructions.

  • Stock rebalancing across locations.
  • Transfers to detailing or PDI sites.
  • Back-to-back scheduling for multiple vehicles.

Workshop and customer deliveries

Coordinate workshop handovers and deliveries to customers without disrupting staff workflows.

  • Pickups after service completion.
  • Delivery to customer address or workplace.
  • Time windows aligned with customer availability.

Prepare the request

Details that help providers accept faster

A scheduled tow is easier to match when the operational details are clear from the start. Before confirming, gather the pickup address, drop-off address, vehicle type, vehicle condition, keys status, access restrictions, and the name and phone number of the person handling collection.

Vehicle details

  • Make, model, vehicle type, and whether it can roll or steer.
  • Battery, wheel, steering, or locked-vehicle issues.
  • Whether keys are available at pickup.

Site and handover details

  • Compound, basement, forecourt, yard, or auction access notes.
  • Collection contact and drop-off contact.
  • Preferred pickup window and any deadline for delivery.

Coverage and quote review

Plan Dublin and Ireland vehicle moves with quote visibility

Tow It supports scheduled vehicle movement requests across Dublin and wider Ireland where provider availability allows. Pricing depends on distance, vehicle type, access, timing, and loading difficulty. You can review the quote before confirming the request.

For Dublin movements Use vehicle transport in Dublin when the move is local, planned, or workshop-related.

For longer routes Review long-distance towing if the request crosses counties or needs extra planning.

For pricing questions See Tow It pricing and confirm only when the quote and details work for you.

For repeat operations Fleet and lot teams can also review Tow It Hub for multi-vehicle workflows.

FAQ

Can we schedule a tow for a specific time?

Yes. Choose a date and a time window. Providers may confirm based on availability; if anything changes, you will be notified so you can adjust the window.

What vehicle details should we include?

Include any constraints that affect loading: keys/no keys, battery condition, locked steering, vehicle type, and whether the car is inside a compound or basement parking.

Do you handle long-distance and inter-county moves?

If the route is serviceable by available providers, you can schedule it. The quote and feasibility depend on distance, timing, and vehicle constraints.

Can we manage repeated movements as a dealership?

Yes. If you have frequent requests, use this page as a starting point, then contact Tow It to define a dealership workflow with handover contacts, preferred notes, and repeat routes.

What if no provider accepts the scheduled request?

You will be notified. You can widen the time window, adjust details, or request an immediate tow if it becomes urgent.