For roadside assistance in Regina, Regina Signature Towing & Recovery sends a driver to boost a dead battery or put on your spare tire wherever you are stopped, and tows you to a shop only if the fix is bigger than the roadside.
A battery that clicks, a tire that is flat on one side, a car that just will not start. These calls are the bread and butter of a Regina winter, and most of them do not need a tow at all. Our driver arrives with a booster pack, a jack and a lug wrench and fixes it where you stopped.
If the fix is bigger, we tow you to a shop and you pay only for the tow, not for a repair we could not make. A roadside call usually costs less than a tow, so it is worth asking for one first. Tell the dispatcher what the car is doing and we will tell you honestly what to expect.
Regina's average January low is minus 20 degrees Celsius, and a battery that gives you 100% in July gives you far less when it is cold. Cold-cranking amps, the number printed on the battery, tells you how hard it can turn over a cold engine. An old battery with a low number can still work in autumn and then fail the first minus-25 morning.
Last winter we boosted 90 cars in a single week of minus 30 weather. Most of them were fine once the engine caught, and a few needed a new battery that same day.
A block heater helps, because it keeps the engine oil warm enough to turn over. If your car has a plug hanging from the grille, use it overnight when the forecast drops. If it does not start after a boost, do not try three more times. Call us and we will check the battery before you drain whatever is left.
How a Battery Boost Works
The driver connects a booster pack to your battery, waits a minute or two for it to charge, and has you start the car. Then he disconnects and tells you to drive for at least thirty minutes so the alternator can top the battery back up. If it dies again at the first stop, the battery needs replacing, and we will say so.
Boost, Tire Change or Tow: Which Fits Your Problem
Problem
Roadside fix
Needs a tow when
Slow crank or clicking
Battery boost
The car dies again after a boost
One flat tire
Spare swap
The spare is flat or the wheel is bent
Nothing at all
Check battery, then boost
The starter or alternator has failed
Out of fuel
Fuel top-up
Diesel mix-ups or fuel-system damage
Safe Tire Changes on Highway Shoulders
A flat on Highway 1 or the Regina Bypass is not a place to crouch beside traffic. If you can reach an exit or a wide shoulder, drive slowly on the flat rim to get off the road. Otherwise stay in the car with your belt on, turn on hazards and call us. Saskatchewan drivers must slow to 60 km/h passing a tow truck with its lights on, which makes our driver's working space much safer than yours.
Quick Roadside Questions
Can I get a boost in a parking lot?
Yes. Parking lots are some of our easiest calls. Tell the dispatcher the store name and the nearest entrance, and park so the hood can open.
Do you replace batteries?
We can tell you whether the battery is bad, but we do not sell and install new ones. A parts store or your shop can do it in minutes.
What if my keys are locked inside a running car?
Call us right away and tell the dispatcher the engine is still running. A running car locked at the curb can overheat, burn through its fuel and tempt thieves, so we move it up the list. Stay near the vehicle and keep your phone charged until the driver arrives.
Slid into the ditch on a grid road past Lumsden in the first snow. The driver found us off a text pin, hooked on and had the truck back on the gravel in about fifteen minutes. No lecture, just a pull and a thumbs up.
Brenda T.Lumsden
Flatbed towing
My Subaru is all-wheel drive and the first company I called wanted to drag it on two wheels. These guys brought a flatbed without me asking. Price was exactly what the dispatcher said on the phone.
Kyle D.White City
Accident towing
Fender bender on Victoria Avenue at rush hour. They cleared the car off the road quickly, took it to my body shop, and the driver waited with me until my ride showed up.
Priya S.Regina
Medium duty towing
Our delivery van quit at 5 a.m. with a full load. A medium duty truck was there before the shop opened and we lost one morning, not the whole day.
Marcel L.Emerald Park
Battery boost
Dead battery at minus 29 in a grocery store lot. The boost took ten minutes and the driver told me my battery was on its last legs, which saved me a second call.
Janelle W.Regina
Junk car removal
Hauled an old Buick off our acreage that had sat since my dad passed. Free pickup, no paperwork headaches, and the driver carried the plates in for me. It was a relief.
Doug R.Pilot Butte
Roadside Assistance FAQs
How much does a battery boost cost in Regina?
A battery boost in Regina usually costs about $65 to $75 plus GST, based on published rates for 2026. Time of day and how hard the car is to reach can change it. We give you the exact price on the phone before the driver leaves.
Will you change a flat tire for me?
Yes. We jack up the car, remove the flat and put on your spare, usually for about $65 to $75 plus GST. If you do not have a good spare, the driver can tow you to a tire shop instead. Check your spare's pressure now so it is ready.
What if my car does not start after a boost?
If the car will not start after a boost, the problem is bigger than the battery, such as a failed starter or alternator. We tow you to your shop. You pay for the tow, and we will not charge for a repair we could not complete.
Do you do lockouts and fuel delivery?
Ask when you call. We help with fuel top-ups and locked-keys calls in many cases, and we will tell you straight away if a tow would be cleaner. A lockout or fuel call usually costs about the same as a boost or a tire change.
How do I keep my battery from dying this winter?
Test the battery before the first hard freeze, since many shops do it free. Replace one that is more than four years old, use your block heater overnight when it is below minus 20 and keep a booster pack in the trunk.
Waiting for a Tow? Stay Safe Out There
Turn on your hazard lights, stay well off the road and keep everyone out of the vehicle if you are on a highway shoulder. In Saskatchewan, drivers must slow to 60 km/h when they pass a tow truck stopped with its lights flashing, so give our driver the same room.
Regina Signature Towing & Recovery is a small crew that answers at 3 a.m. the same way it answers at noon. We tell you the price first, load your vehicle the way the manufacturer wants it moved, and drop it where you say. Send your location or call and a driver is on the way.
