Accident Towing in Riyadh
Your car has been hit and it will not move. The chassis is bent, the suspension is broken, the steering is locked, or fluids are pooling under the engine. Car accident towing in Riyadh from Riyadh Towing reaches you in 15 to 30 minutes to load your damaged vehicle onto a hydraulic full-down flatbed and deliver it to the workshop or Taqdeer centre without adding to the damage.
The First 60 Seconds After the Accident
Before you think about a tow truck, do these things in order:
Turn on your hazard lights immediately, even if the collision looks minor. The cars behind you do not know you have stopped.
If you are on a highway or the Ring Road, do not step out of the vehicle unless you are certain the area around you is safe. Staying inside with your seatbelt on is safer than standing behind a stopped car in a live traffic lane.
Check for injuries — yourself, your passengers, and the other driver. If anyone is hurt, call the ambulance on 911 before doing anything else.
Do not attempt any repairs at the scene. Do not move the car from its position before documenting the accident, unless it poses an immediate hazard to other traffic.
Documenting the Accident — Najm or the Police
Saudi Arabia has two channels for accident documentation depending on the severity:
Najm — for minor property-damage accidents with no injuries. Both drivers are present, the damage is to vehicles only, and there is no major dispute about fault. You file through the Najm app or by calling Najm directly. Najm issues the electronic accident report that your insurance company requires.
Police on 993 — for major accidents, situations involving injuries, cases where the other driver has left the scene, or when there is a dispute about fault. The police document the accident officially and issue a traffic report.
Regardless of which channel applies, document the scene yourself: photograph the damage from every angle, photograph both licence plates, photograph your insurance card, and take a wide shot of the overall scene. These photographs protect you during the insurance process.
Note: Najm procedures and insurance rules change over time. The information here is general guidance. Refer to the Najm app or the relevant government authority for the current official process.
Towing a Damaged Vehicle — Equipment and Method
Once the accident is documented and you have a report number, the loading and transport phase begins. This is where we come in.
The flatbed that arrives at the accident scene is a hydraulic full-down unit — the platform lowers completely to road level and the vehicle loads with all four wheels lifted off the ground. The hydraulic full-down flatbed is the only safe method for transporting a collision-damaged car. Any method that drags the wheels along the road surface causes additional damage to the suspension, axle, and drivetrain.
Every truck carries live GPS tracking. From the moment the driver starts moving toward your location, you can see where the truck is and how many minutes remain.
Standard arrival: 15 to 30 minutes inside the Ring Road. Accident vehicle recovery starts with one phone call and the service runs 24 hours every day — collisions do not follow business hours.
When You Need a Winch Before the Flatbed
Some accident scenes make it impossible to load the vehicle directly onto the flatbed. The car will not roll or cannot be steered toward the platform. In these situations the winch goes in first:
The suspension is broken from the impact and the car is sitting at an angle on one side. The front wheels are locked after the collision and the steering will not turn left or right. The vehicle has slid off the road into a ditch or onto a sandy shoulder. The car has rolled over or is tilted at an angle that prevents direct loading.
In every one of these cases the winch frees the vehicle from its position first, then the flatbed loads it for transport.In severe collisions where the vehicle cannot move, you may need a winch recovery before the flatbed — read the full details
Types of Accident Damage and How They Affect Loading
Not all car accidents produce the same damage. Whether it is a low-speed crash at a junction or a high-speed collision on the Ring Road, where the impact landed determines how the vehicle loads onto the flatbed:
Front-end collision — the radiator is pushed inward, the chassis is bent, or the front wheels are deformed. Loading happens from the rear of the vehicle onto the flatbed with the damaged front end secured carefully. If the front wheels are locked, a short winch pull moves the car onto the platform.
Side collision — body and door damage, possibly affecting the steering if the impact reached the suspension. The driver checks the steering before loading. If it turns freely, the car loads directly. If it is locked, the winch positions the vehicle toward the platform.
Rear-end collision — the boot is crushed and there may be a fuel or fluid leak. Loading happens from the front with a leak check before any movement. The driver manages fluid spills carefully during the loading process.
Burst tyres from the impact — no tyre change needed before loading. The hydraulic flatbed carries the entire vehicle regardless of tyre condition.
Luxury or electric vehicle after an accident — the hydraulic full-down flatbed is mandatory. Tesla and other EVs require transport mode activation before loading. No other method of transport is acceptable.
Do Not Drive a Damaged Car
Some people assume the accident was “minor” because the engine still runs. That judgement is dangerous. Suspension, chassis, cooling system, and steering damage is not always visible from outside the vehicle.
A broken suspension increases axle misalignment with every kilometre and wears out the tyres and steering in ways that only become visible after the damage is done. A fluid leak means the engine temperature climbs gradually or the brakes lose pressure — both end in a sudden stop on an open road. If the steering is compromised, the car does not respond predictably and you are driving a vehicle that reacts differently from what you expect in live traffic. And a deployed airbag on its own is enough to stop driving — the safety systems have been used up and will not protect you in a second collision.
Loading a damaged car onto a flatbed starts at SAR 99. Driving a damaged car and destroying the engine, the axle, or causing a second accident costs far more.
Where the Car Goes After Loading — Decide Before the Truck Arrives
When you call for the tow truck, know in advance where you want the car delivered. The options:
Approved Taqdeer centre — if you have a Najm report or police report and want the damage assessed for an insurance claim. The next step after loading your car from the accident scene is the damage assessment — read how we transport your vehicle to approved Taqdeer centres.
A specific workshop — if you have a trusted mechanic or body shop.
Home — if you want time to decide and are not ready to hand the car to anyone yet.
The dealership — if the vehicle is still under manufacturer warranty.
We deliver the car to the location you choose. We do not pick the workshop for you. We do not process insurance claims. We do not file Najm reports. We load and we deliver.
How to Request a Tow Truck After an Accident
After documenting the accident with Najm or the police, call 0591970857 or send a WhatsApp message.
Tell the dispatcher: your exact location (send a GPS pin via WhatsApp), the type of collision (front, side, rear), whether the car can roll or is completely stuck, whether there are fluid leaks, whether the tyres are intact, and the make and model of the vehicle.
These details determine which flatbed is sent and whether a winch is dispatched alongside it from the first call. Requesting a tow truck after an accident is faster and simpler when these details are ready before you dial.
Not sure how to request a tow truck after an accident? Read the step-by-step guide to requesting a tow truck in Riyadh.
Post-Accident Towing Prices in Riyadh
Pricing starts at SAR 99 and is confirmed in full during the call before the truck moves. No truck is dispatched until you approve the price.
The price depends on the distance between the accident location and the delivery destination, the equipment required (flatbed only or flatbed plus winch), the vehicle type, the difficulty of accessing the accident scene, and the time of day.
Request Accident Towing in Riyadh Now
Riyadh Towing has operated since 2014 — over 12 years recovering and transporting accident-damaged vehicles across Riyadh. Rated 5 stars on Trustpilot. Every truck runs live GPS tracking and hydraulic full-down loading. Every flatbed is equipped to handle collision damage of all types. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year including all public holidays and Eid, with support in both Arabic and English.
For all vehicle transport services available in Riyadh after an accident, visit the main Riyadh Towing service page. [Link: A1]
Call now or WhatsApp: 0591970857
Frequently Asked Questions — Post-Accident Towing in Riyadh
Does insurance cover the cost of towing after an accident?
Some comprehensive insurance policies include towing coverage up to a set limit. Check your policy document or contact your insurance provider directly. We do not process insurance claims — we provide a transport invoice that you can submit to your insurer yourself.
Does the tow truck driver help with the Najm report or just handle the loading?
The driver handles loading and transport only. Documenting the accident through Najm or the police is the vehicle owner’s responsibility. Complete the documentation first, then call for the tow truck. This sequence protects your insurance claim.
Do you respond to accidents on highways and the Ring Road at night?
Yes. The service covers highways, the Ring Road, and all major corridors at any hour. Night calls often arrive faster because traffic is lighter. Send your location, your direction of travel, and the last exit you passed.
My car is leaking fluids after the accident — can you still load it?
Yes. Coolant, oil, or fuel leaks require a careful loading approach with attention to the vehicle’s angle during the lift. Do not drive a vehicle that is leaking fluids — loading it onto a flatbed stops the leak and prevents further engine or brake damage.
Can you load two cars from the same accident scene?
Each flatbed carries one vehicle only. If both vehicles in the accident need transport, two separate trucks are dispatched. Each vehicle is loaded and transported with its own GPS tracking and its own destination.
