Need car towed from Portroe TIpp to Dublin

mondeo · 30-03-2026 04:56PM #1

Any ideas of anyone you can recommend?

Thanks

John_Rambo · 30-03-2026 04:58PM

I see cartow.ie trucks around. Look very professional.

selectamatic · 30-03-2026 05:46PM

Slampi is based out of Urlingford and would probably get it done the cheapest.

You'll find him on FB.

mondeo · 30-03-2026 06:13PM

I got two quotes of over 400 euro from 2 other places this morning, one quoted me just under 500! I didn't know they were charging this kind of money for a 2 hour tow to Dublin.. Maybe I could catch someone en route to Dublin so could pick it up on the way.

Seth Brundle · 30-03-2026 06:38PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124351537#Comment_124351537

You are paying for them to get up to Dublin and the time to get back as in all likelihood there won't be much demand to tow something from Dublin. All in, it will be four to five hours, depending on traffic.

mondeo · 30-03-2026 06:50PM

I emailed those companies listed above and I will see what they quote me.

User1998 · 30-03-2026 06:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124351537#Comment_124351537

I paid €130 + VAT for a 10km round trip and also paid €180 + VAT for a 30km round trip. Minimum charge is at least €120 these days and then mileage gets added on top. Considering it's a 350km round trip €400 is reasonable.

Madd002 · 30-03-2026 07:33PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124351612#Comment_124351612

And now with diesel prices sky high they'd be lucky to get a days wage from it.

mk7r · 30-03-2026 09:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124351537#Comment_124351537

That's very cheap for that journey

John_Rambo · 31-03-2026 09:16AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124351537#Comment_124351537

That's ok. The trucks can cost up to 400k! 😳

User1998 · 31-03-2026 09:41AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124352451#Comment_124352451

No they don't😂

zg3409 · 31-03-2026 09:58AM

If you ask a local garage who they use. Years ago I got a car brought from limerick to Dublin for 200 euro. It was brought on a massive car transporter and they needed room to load and unload both ends. A local garage arranged it. It took a week or two to be brought. If you are in no hurry you can get discounts if they are going nearby with other vehicles.

John_Rambo · 31-03-2026 10:07AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124352519#Comment_124352519

New MAN TGX 33.510 recovery truck around €345,000 + VAT. The Renault ones can be cheaper and the lighter ones too, new MAN TGM 18.340 recovery truck listed at €210,000 + VAT.

But like everything, the sky's the limit with what you want to spend!

User1998 · 31-03-2026 10:17AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124352599#Comment_124352599

That's a recovery truck for HGV's and buses not cars.

John_Rambo · 31-03-2026 12:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124352624#Comment_124352624

I see. They look great!

GavPJ · 31-03-2026 12:54PM

Eirtrans.

They brought a Sprinter van from Cork to Meath a few years ago for €250 plus VAT.

Probably gone up a bit now but they were the cheapest at the time.

Dex Dexta · 31-03-2026 01:18PM

Camel-Tow might squeeze you in

fatbhoy · 31-03-2026 01:25PM

This guy from Libya is cheap. Brought my yoke about 1km for around €50 (haggled down). Not the most professional setup, and it'd be touch n go if your yoke stays on the back of his, or if his doesn't break down too. But it'd be an adventure. YOLO.

31-03-2026 10:52PM

Try Stephen Prestige Car Transport 086 324 2430, Might not be the cheapest but your car will be well looked after and no messing about.

mondeo · 01-04-2026 10:32PM

Anyone on here with a trailer that could do it ?

ferg01 · 01-04-2026 10:39PM

I don’t think you’ll get much better than €400. I had something towed from W Cork to Cork City for €250. €400 for that amount of time and fuel and profit on top isn’t bad at all.

02-04-2026 10:09PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124357193#Comment_124357193

Try facebook pages the likes of empty return loads ireland.

You will get prices but 400 isnt the worst.

Fuel alone could be 100

Diddly Squat · 02-04-2026 10:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124357193#Comment_124357193

Ive a trailer that can do it, 600 no bother

greenbin2 · 02-04-2026 10:36PM

Thats madness

Why cant you just drive it, can it be repaired where it is then driven

E36Ross · 02-04-2026 10:37PM

Portroe to 'Dublin' Redcow is 164km/103miles each way.

Now assume someone with say a 5T truck does it, Assume 20mpg for 206miles.

Your quoted €400, 23% VAT is €92, Now minus €100ish diesel, Tolls are €5.90 each way leaves €196.

5 hours 'labour' at €15 is €75.

Say the 'profit' is €120, That covers the truck cost, wear and tear, maintanence, equipment, Insurance and 'employee' costs like PRSI, Pension etc....

You may be lucky and find someone, Whose empty going to Dublin and fancies cash but €400 is a realistic quote.

Or maybe you can find Johnny who has a Land Cruiser with loads of flashy strobe lights and his grandfathers home made trailer with Berlingo axles to do it for €50 and a Supermacs?

Dex Dexta · 03-04-2026 12:36AM

And you left out; no insurance.

Commercial policies only cover own goods in connection with own business to be transported in/on the trailer. A landscaper I know has his track-car down as a 'grass knocking down device' so he can tow it to a job near Mondello.