What does it cost to have a vehicle towed?

Illegal parking on private property is an everyday nuisance. When a stranger's vehicle blocks your driveway or stands in your parking space without permission, it isn't just frustrating — it can also be obstructive. This is exactly where Falsch-Parker helps — quickly, reliably and customer-friendly.

For property owners: no cost, no effort

Who ends up paying for a tow depends on the reason for it:

• Breakdown or accident: if you commission a towing company yourself, you generally also bear the costs. Your car insurance may step in under certain circumstances.
• Illegal parking on private land: when an unauthorised vehicle is on a private parking space, the owner can have it towed. In this case the illegal parker bears the costs.
• Towing by the authorities:
• If a vehicle is removed by the police or the local municipal police, the registered keeper pays the towing costs. Additional fines and administrative fees may apply.
• In cases of illegal parking on private property, providers like Falsch-Parker can handle the entire process — free of charge for the property owner. Costs are recovered directly from the illegal parker.

What does towing cost for the illegal parker?

The exact costs depend on various factors, e.g. location, time of operation (day/night) and the effort involved in the tow. On average, towing costs are around CHF 600 but can rise to CHF 800 or more in more complex cases.

Actual costs vary by region and individual circumstances:

• Within cities: approx. CHF 600–700
• With longer distance or extra effort: up to CHF 800 or more
• Additional fees: e.g. storage fees if the vehicle remains on a tow yard, or administrative fees if the tow was ordered by the authorities.

How it works with Falsch-Parker

1. Open the app and report the vehicle's location
2. Upload a photo. Falsch-Parker takes care of the rest — including evidence preservation and communication with the towing service and the authorities

The whole process runs digitally, with full legal compliance and no effort or risk on your part.

Conclusion

Towing costs are rarely a flat rate and depend heavily on the reason and the effort involved. Anyone who tows independently pays themselves. But anyone suffering from illegal parking on their own property can rely on professional help — for example with the Falsch-Parker app, where the entire process is handled digitally, legally and free of charge for you as the owner.