Running out of gas is one of those things that always seems to happen at the worst possible time. On the Queensway in the middle of rush hour. On a back road after dark. In a parking garage with no easy way out. Gloucester Towing delivers fuel directly to your location anywhere in the Ottawa-Gatineau area so you can get moving again without the hassle of walking to a station or flagging someone down.
We carry both regular unleaded and diesel so you get the right fuel for your vehicle. Fuel delivery is one of the services covered under our car maintenance service in Ottawa. Once we arrive, we top you up with enough to get going and reach the nearest station to fill the rest of the way. No guesswork, no wrong fuel risk, and no waiting on a friend who may or may not be available.
Common reasons drivers need fuel delivery in Ottawa
Misjudged the distance to the next station on a long stretch
Fuel gauge malfunction that showed more fuel than was actually there
Car sat unused for weeks and the tank level was forgotten
Unexpected traffic added distance and time to the route
Professional Fuel Delivery, Not a Guessing Game
When a technician arrives with the wrong fuel or contaminates your tank with a dirty container, you end up with a much bigger problem than an empty gauge. Our fuel delivery uses clean, dedicated containers and verified fuel types. We confirm your vehicle make and model before arriving to make sure the right product is loaded. That step alone prevents most of the damage we see from well-meaning but misinformed helpers.
We cover the full Ottawa-Gatineau area including major routes like Highway 417, Highway 174, and Autoroute 50. If you are on a highway shoulder, stay in your vehicle with hazard lights on and let us know your location. We coordinate with you by phone during transit so you are not left wondering when help is coming.
Before accepting fuel from a stranger
A stranger offering fuel from an unmarked container in a parking lot may be trying to help, but there is no way to know what is in that container. Cross-contaminated fuel, water, or simply the wrong grade can damage fuel injectors and sensors. The repair cost from a contaminated tank runs into the hundreds or thousands of dollars. A professional fuel delivery call is faster and far less risky.
How Fuel Delivery Works
From your call to driving away
Call (613) 662-6262 and tell us your exact location along with your vehicle's fuel type (regular, premium, or diesel).
A technician loads the correct fuel and heads to you. We will give you an estimated arrival time and call if anything changes.
We add enough fuel to get your vehicle started and moving safely to the nearest station, typically two to five litres depending on the situation.
We confirm the engine starts cleanly and that you are good to go before we leave.
Fuel Delivery Across the Ottawa-Gatineau Area
Gloucester Towing responds to fuel calls throughout Ottawa and the Gatineau area. Whether you are stranded on a busy arterial road in Kanata, parked off a side street in Vanier, or sitting on a rural stretch near Gloucester, we reach you. Our dispatch covers the greater Ottawa area around the clock, seven days a week including holidays.
If you are unsure whether you are in our coverage zone, call us and ask. We will tell you directly rather than leave you waiting on a maybe.
We deliver enough to get your vehicle running and to the nearest gas station safely, typically two to five litres. The goal is not a full tank; it is getting you mobile again. We will tell you the closest station and confirm you have enough fuel to reach it before we leave.
We carry regular unleaded and diesel. If you drive a premium vehicle, regular is safe for a short run to the station, it will not damage the engine for a brief period. Confirm your fuel type when you call so we load the right product. Diesel and gasoline should never be mixed, so we verify this before every call.
Yes. Highway calls are common and we handle them regularly on routes like the 417, 174, and 416. Stay in your vehicle, activate your hazard lights, and move as far onto the shoulder as safely possible. Give us your nearest kilometer marker or highway sign when you call so we can locate you quickly.
Check the inside of the fuel cap, most vehicles have the fuel type printed there. If the cap is missing or unclear, check the owner's manual or look for the sticker near the fuel gauge on the dashboard. When you call us, give us the make and model and we can confirm the correct fuel type before we head out.
Many roadside plans include fuel delivery as a covered service. Check your policy before you call, and if your plan reimburses you, we can provide a receipt. If you are not sure or your plan has a long wait time, calling us directly is often faster. We do not bill insurance directly, but documentation for reimbursement claims is not a problem.
Ideally, yes. We need someone present to open the fuel cap and confirm the vehicle starts once we have added fuel. If you absolutely cannot stay with the vehicle, let us know when you call and we will work out a plan. In most cases a few minutes of your time is all it takes from the moment we arrive to the moment you drive away.
