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RescoVia is a Poland-based roadside-assistance and towing company that helps Polish drivers travelling to Austria. It covers the whole route from Poland — through Czechia and into Austria, the A1 West motorway to Salzburg and the Tyrol, the A2 south to the Carinthian lakes, and the Alpine passes — for cars, campers, motorcycles and larger vehicles, around the clock, with a Polish-speaking contact.
Route Overview
You drive to Austria yourself — and if the car stops on the way or once you arrive, we get you and your car home. Vienna, Salzburg, the Tyrol Alps and the Carinthian lakes are among the most popular destinations abroad for drivers from Poland and its neighbours, in summer and winter alike, and the route runs through Czechia. We are a Poland-based recovery company serving drivers across the region. Call us and we will take care of your car, camper or motorcycle wherever it stopped, and bring it back to your home country if a repair abroad is not worthwhile.
Additional Information
Vignettes, tolls and borders
- Czechia – an electronic vignette (dálniční známka) is required for the motorways.
- Austria – a vignette is required for the motorways (a sticker or the digital version), and several Alpine routes carry a SEPARATE toll on top of it: the Brenner, the Tauern (A10), the Arlberg tunnel, the Felbertauern and the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.
- The Austrian vignette comes as a 1-day, 10-day, 2-month or annual option.
- Both countries are in the Schengen area, so there are no routine border checks.
Have each vignette before you cross the border, and budget for the extra Alpine tolls.
What you must carry in the car
On this route a warning triangle and a reflective vest are mandatory – keep the vest in the cabin (not the boot) and put it on before you get out after a breakdown; ideally one per passenger. A first-aid kit is required. In winter (roughly November to mid-April) winter tyres are required in wintry conditions, and snow chains may be needed on the Alpine roads. Missing equipment can mean a fine if you are stopped.
When to set off
The busiest days are winter Saturdays in the ski season, when the Tyrol and Salzburg slopes draw heavy traffic and the Alpine tunnels queue, and summer weekends on the A1 and towards the Carinthian lakes. If you can, travel midweek or early in the morning, and take a break every 2–3 hours.
The most common problems on this route
The hardest part for the car is the Alpine section — the long climbs towards the Tyrol and over the passes, where the cooling system and clutch work hardest, and the descents, which strain the brakes. In winter, cold weather and snow bring battery and traction trouble. If the temperature gauge rises, pull over and switch off, but do not open a hot cooling system until it has cooled.
What affects the cost of towing from abroad
We do not quote a fixed price – every case is priced individually. It depends on:
- the distance and where the car must go (nearest workshop or home to your own country),
- the vehicle type and weight (car, camper, trailer, motorcycle),
- whether an on-the-spot repair is possible,
- whether you have assistance or comprehensive (AC) cover.
Call and describe the situation – we will give you the realistic options, with no obligation.
Assistance, third-party (OC) and comprehensive (AC) cover abroad
Third-party (OC) insurance does not cover towing your own car. Abroad, assistance cover is what matters – check whether yours applies abroad and how far it tows, as some only reach the nearest workshop. With assistance we work with your insurer; without it, we arrange transport independently.
What to tell us when you call
To get help moving as fast as possible, have four things ready:
- which country and road you are on,
- the nearest kilometre marker or exit name,
- the make and type of vehicle (car, camper, trailer, motorcycle),
- briefly what happened.
We handle the rest – the callout, contacting a workshop and any onward transport.
What we do after you call
As soon as you call, we establish exactly where you are, what you are driving and what happened. Then we:
- judge whether on-the-spot help is enough or a tow is needed,
- arrange the callout and, if needed, a workshop along the route,
- if a repair abroad is not worthwhile, transport the vehicle (and, where possible, the passengers) home to your own country,
- work with your insurer if you have assistance cover.
Throughout, you have a Polish-speaking contact.
Our Highlights
- Roadside assistance and recovery anywhere along the journey — en route through Czechia and Austria, or once you are already there.
- Every vehicle type: fully loaded cars, vans, campers and caravans, motorcycles, light trucks and roof-box-laden cars.
- Help on the Alpine passes and the winter ski routes to the Tyrol and Salzburg.
- Coordination with workshops en route and around Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and the Carinthian lakes.
- Recovery home to your own country (Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, the Baltics) when a repair abroad is not worthwhile.
- Polish-speaking contact around the clock, including in the ski season.
Who we help on this route
- families in fully loaded cars, including with roof boxes,
- campers and caravans,
- motorcyclists,
- vans and 7–9-seat vehicles,
- light trucks and cars with trailers,
- electric cars (flatbed transport).
What to see – Austria
Vienna offers the Schönbrunn Palace, the Stephansdom and the Ringstrasse, while Salzburg is famous for Mozart and its baroque old town. The Tyrol and Salzburg regions are among Europe's top ski areas — Kitzbühel, Sölden, Ischgl and Zell am See — and in summer the Salzkammergut lakes and the village of Hallstatt draw visitors from around the world. In the south, the warm Carinthian lakes (Wörthersee, Millstätter See) and the spectacular Grossglockner High Alpine Road are the main draws.
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What to do in case of breakdown?
Follow these steps
Secure the area
- Turn on hazard lights immediately
- Pull over to the shoulder or emergency lane
- Place warning triangle 50-100m behind vehicle
- Put on reflective vest
- Exit vehicle on the side away from traffic
Call for help
- Call: +48 601 41 90 98
- Provide exact location (street, number, landmark)
- Describe vehicle make, model and color
- Provide license plate number
- Describe the problem (breakdown, collision, out of fuel)
Wait safely
- Stay in a safe place behind the barriers
- Do not attempt to repair the vehicle yourself
- Take photos of the location and any damage
- Do not accept help from strangers
- Keep your phone charged if possible
Customer Reviews
Lightning fast, professional, polite and at a completely acceptable price. Thank you for today's help with my Kangoo and I wholeheartedly recommend to everyone!
Great, professional, reliable, and the boss himself is energetic, cool, helpful — you'd search far and wide for people like that these days.
Highest quality! Rarely do you meet such people — car towed from the highway to a service center, accommodation arranged and the whole family transported to a hotel, all on a Sunday.
I highly recommend. :)
Complete professionalism.
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Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
If I break down in Austria, do you tow me home?
Yes. If a repair in Austria is not worthwhile, we recover your car — and, where possible, you and your passengers — home to your own country, not only Poland, through Czechia and across the whole route. You drive to Austria yourself; we are the safety net if the car stops on the way or once you arrive. Most of our customers on this route are based in Poland, but we also help drivers returning to Czechia, Slovakia, the Baltics and beyond. Tell us where you are and which country you are heading home to, and we will arrange the transport.
Do I need a vignette to drive in Austria?
Yes. Austria requires a motorway vignette (a sticker or the digital version), and several Alpine routes — the Brenner, the Tauern, the Arlberg tunnel, the Felbertauern and the Grossglockner — carry a separate toll on top of it. You also need a Czech vignette for the transit through Czechia.
Are winter tyres required in Austria?
In winter (roughly November to mid-April) winter tyres are required in wintry conditions, and snow chains may be needed on the Alpine roads. Since most Polish visitors come for the skiing, this matters — travel prepared.
How long is the drive to the Tyrol?
The Tyrol is at the far, Alpine end of the country, so it is a long drive — often split over two days. Vienna and the eastern lakes are closer; the Tyrol and Vorarlberg are the longest haul.
Can you help on the Alpine passes?
Yes. We help on the A1 and A2 motorways, the Alpine passes and the roads to the ski resorts and lakes. The climbs and descents are where cars most often need assistance, especially in winter.
What should I carry in the car?
A warning triangle and a reflective vest are mandatory — keep the vest in the cabin and put it on before you get out. A first-aid kit is required, and in winter you need winter tyres and often snow chains for the Alpine roads.
Do you transport motorcycles and campers?
Yes. We handle motorcycles, campers and caravans, vans, cars with trailers and larger vehicles, as well as electric cars on a flatbed.
How much does towing from Austria cost?
There is no fixed price — each case is priced individually, based on the distance (Austria is one of the longer routes), where the car needs to go, the vehicle type and whether you have assistance cover. Call us and we will explain the realistic options, with no obligation.
Is there a passport check at the border?
No. Austria and Czechia are both in the Schengen area, so there are no routine checks at the borders on this route. Carry your ID and vehicle documents as usual.
Do you provide road assistance across Silesia?
Yes! We operate in the northern part of the Silesian voivodeship — serving 17 towns within about 25 km of Koziegłowy, including Częstochowa, Zawiercie, Myszków and Siewierz, plus the A1 motorway and national roads DK1, DK78 and DK91. Our dispatch line is available 24/7 — call +48 601 41 90 98 and we'll send the nearest tow truck.
How much does road assistance cost?
Every situation is different — pricing depends on distance, vehicle type (car vs truck vs motorcycle), time of day, and the specific situation (simple tow vs accident recovery vs winching from a ditch). Use our online calculator at /en/cennik for a quick estimate, or call +48 601 41 90 98 — we ALWAYS quote the price before starting, so there are no surprises or hidden fees.
Can I pay by card?
Yes, we accept cards (Visa, Mastercard), cash, BLIK, and bank transfer. For insurance cases, we handle direct billing with the insurer — you may not need to pay anything out of pocket. We also issue VAT invoices for business clients.
How quickly will you arrive?
In cities, we typically arrive in 15-25 minutes. On motorways and intercity routes, expect 30-45 minutes. Response times depend on traffic and distance, but we always dispatch the nearest available truck. Call +48 601 41 90 98 for a real-time estimate.
What is road assistance?
Road assistance means on-the-spot help when your vehicle has a problem: battery jump-start, flat tire change, emergency fuel delivery, lockout service (keys locked inside), and minor on-site repairs. If the problem can't be fixed roadside, we tow your vehicle to the nearest workshop. Available 24/7, even on holidays.
Useful resources: GDDKiA — traffic updates for Polish national roads · Emergency number 112 — official information

