24/7 roadside assistance on the S61, dispatched from Suwałki

S61 roadside assistance from Suwałki

We handle call-outs from the S61 expressway and approach roads towards Suwałki, Budzisko, Augustów and the surrounding area. For drivers travelling on this international route, Via Baltica roadside assistance means quickly confirming the location, vehicle type and a safe way to recover the vehicle.

We respond to call-outs, and our dispatch centre operates 24/7. We help with engine faults, battery problems, wheel damage, running out of fuel, collisions and vehicle transport to a workshop or a specified address.

S61 towing after a breakdown, collision or puncture

We provide S61 towing by recovery truck for cars, vans, minibuses and vehicles up to 7 t GVW. We do not tow HGVs or vehicles over 7 t GVW. For cars with automatic transmissions, we use a flatbed, as towing with a rope can damage the gearbox.

On site, we can also jump-start the car with a booster, deliver up to 100 litres of petrol or diesel, help with a wheel or tyre problem, or recover the vehicle after an incident. If you have a flat tyre, also see wheel-change assistance on the road.

How to give your location to the dispatcher

The four key details are the road, direction of travel, nearest landmark and the problem with the car. Say whether you are on the S61, on the DK8, at a service area, at a junction, at an exit or by a kilometre marker. If you have a GPS pin, prepare it to send.

Also give the make and model of the car, gearbox type, vehicle weight if you know it, number of passengers and whether the vehicle is on its wheels. We describe the route, junctions and service areas separately in the guide about the S61 and landmarks.

Safety before the recovery truck arrives

Switch on your hazard lights, put on a hi-vis vest, take your phone and car key, and move behind the barriers if you can do so safely. Place the warning triangle according to the road type and the situation on site. On an expressway, do not change a wheel next to traffic; it is better to wait in a safe place. On sections outside the expressway, when DK8 roadside assistance is needed, the rule is similar: people first, then the car. Detailed steps are covered in the guide what to do after a breakdown on the S61.

Recovery truck for the S61 and vehicles we handle

If you need an S61 recovery truck, we match the truck to the weight, dimensions and condition of the vehicle. Our fleet handles vehicles up to 7 t GVW, with a maximum length of 8 m, width of 3 m and height of 3.45 m. We have hydraulic equipment, hydraulic ramps, a winch, compressor, wheel-service equipment and a spectacle lift or fork-type lifting arm.

We also help with hybrid and electric cars, following high-voltage HV procedures. The no-extra-call-out-charge area covers Suwałki and a 100 km radius, while international routes to Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland are available.

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