Car Towing in Australia

3,356 car towing businesses across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

Showing 181–200 of 3,356

McCallum Towing
Perth · Takes quote requests

McCallum Towing

By appointment only · Girrawheen · WA 6064

If you need to have something towed in Perth, McCallum Towing is the business to call. We move boats, caravans, car bodies, trucks, cars, 4x4's, prestige cars, lowered or modified cars, bogged 4x4's,…

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G-Force Towing
Perth · Takes quote requests

G-Force Towing

By appointment only · Ballajura · WA 6066

G-Force Towing offers 24 hour 7 day a week towing services. We have a tilt tray tow truck that covers all areas north of Perth all the way to Yanchep. There's no need to worry about where or when…

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Fast Car Removal: Darwin
Darwin · Takes quote requests

Fast Car Removal: Darwin

By appointment only · Darwin · NT 0800

Free Car Removal Darwin & Surrounding Suburbs, Rural Regions. If you have any unwanted Cars, Vans, Utes, Trucks, 4WDS we offer free car removal all suburbs 7 days per week Our Services: > Car Removal…

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Active Car Removal
Sydney · Takes quote requests

Active Car Removal

By appointment only · Parramatta · NSW 2150

Active is a well known company in Sydney offering up to $9999 cash for cars, truck, van, ute, 4wd and more with free towing facilities. Our service covers all Sydney suburbs with same day service.

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Towing Australia
Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Towing Australia

By appointment only · South Yarra · VIC 3141

If you find yourself in a situation where you run out of gas unexpectedly on a public road, or if your car suddenly stop for no clear reason, then you can call us, a reliable towing company in your…

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Ride Rite Towing
Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Ride Rite Towing

By appointment only · Ringwood · VIC 3134

24 Hour 7 days a week Tilt Tray Towing all types of Car, Mototorbikes, Machinery, Caravans & Boats. Breakdown service, Jump Starts and Wheel Changes. Prestige and Show Car Transportation Specialists.…

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Werribee Break Down Towing
Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Werribee Break Down Towing

By appointment only · Werribee · VIC 3030

At Werribee Break Down Towing we know that accidents can happen at any time. If you've found yourself in need of emergency towing or accident assistance then give us a call, we are available 24/7 and…

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Roadys Towing
Yorke Peninsula · Takes quote requests

Roadys Towing

By appointment only · Moonta · SA 5558

Anytime / Anywhere. Competitive Pricing! - All insurance quotes welcomed. We are a Locally Owned & Operated business working out of Moonta and we service the Yorke Peninsula Area. We tow: Heavy /…

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Roadside Accident & Recovery
Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Roadside Accident & Recovery

By appointment only · Beenleigh · QLD 4207

We specialise in Interstate and country towing. Containers Machinery up to 4T Accidents Caravans. What ever your needs I'm sure we can move it safely. And all of trucks are insured and licensed for…

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Cash4junkcars
Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Cash4junkcars

By appointment only · Archerfield · QLD 4108

We here at Cash4junkcars here provide cash for cars to our all customers be it cash for old car. Cash4JunkCars offers the HIGHEST cash payout for you vehicle. We provide free towing, anytime,…

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Fast Car Removal: Rockhampton
Rockhampton · Takes quote requests

Fast Car Removal: Rockhampton

By appointment only · Rockhampton · QLD 4700

Welcome Car Removal Rockhampton QLD - I buy your unwanted 4x4, Vans, Utes, Late Model Cars From All Suburbs. Always paying cash for unwanted Toyota, Nissan, Holden, Hyundai. All Kinds Of Trucks. *…

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Express Towing
Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Express Towing

By appointment only · Tarneit · VIC 3029

Express towing are experts in transporting and towing cars, motorcycles, smashed cars, damaged vehicles, light trucks, caravans, anywhere in Melbourne. There is nothing worse than getting the kids in…

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Aussie Towing Service
Sydney · Takes quote requests

Aussie Towing Service

By appointment only · Rozelle · NSW 2039

Aussie towing service originates tentative beginning, starting with small-scale business, that found excitement when work was good enough to warrant a purchase of a second truck to keep up. Our tow…

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Tow Trucks Gold Coast QLD
Gold Coast · Takes quote requests

Tow Trucks Gold Coast QLD

By appointment only · Surfers Paradise · QLD 4217

Do you live in Queensland Australia and need you car towed? Tow Trucks Gold Coast QLD are one of the best towing companies in your local area. We can relocate and transport all vehicles in all…

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Tow Trucks Sydney
Sydney · Takes quote requests

Tow Trucks Sydney

By appointment only · Sydney · NSW 2000

Tow Trucks Sydney is your local resource for towing services in and around New South Wales. We can transport almost all vehicles from one location to the next both stress and hassle free. We offer…

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Car Towing by region

User guide to Car Towing

Car towing is the process of pulling anything such as trailers, tractors, watercrafts, and cargo with the use of your car. Car towing is also used in transporting vehicles stuck in the middle of the road due to accidents or other mishaps to a secured location for processing.

Towing services operators can be contacted by driver using mobile phones. These operators have websites that provide contact details and other services for drivers. In others, operators contact an available tow truck driver via mobile radio or text messaging.
Towing service operators have the capability to store vehicles that have been wrecked or impounded by local authorities in a storage lot. Some operators prevent access to these vehicles unless authorities give the signal for the owner to claim it.

Accident towing may also refer to pulling light and heavy vehicles involved in accidents. In Australia, each State has specific laws regarding the accident towing industry such as the number of accident towing vehicles and the allocation of tow trucks to road accident sites. New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria have their own respective tow truck acts. Tow trucks are also identified by number plates ending in TT.
The types of towing equipment in common usage today include:

  • Boom - an adjustable boom winch used for recovering vehicles in a ditch, culvert or any place that a vehicle cannot be safely backed-up to.
  • Hook and chain - these are sometimes used for towing vehicles that have one or two of the front or rear wheels missing.
  • Wheel-lift - this picks up the drive wheels of the vehicle touching only the tires.
  • Flatbed - the entire back of truck is fitted with a hydraulic-powered bed that inclines and moves to ground level that allows the vehicle to be placed on it.
  • Integrated - boom and wheel-lift equipment integrated into one unit to repossess vehicle or move illegally parked cars.

The Australian National Towing Association (ANTA) is the peak body that represents the interests of all member car towing operators and provides a venue for the exchange of knowledge and addressing issues that affect the industry with government authorities. It also promotes the use of professional car towing services. ANTA is also affiliated with the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) which represents particular aspects of the car towing industry.

Accident safety tips for drivers

  • Check the gravity of the damage on the vehicle. Turn the engine off and check for any leaks.
  • Call the towing service operator and provide them with all the necessary information such as your location, the damage on the vehicle, and the vehicle's weight so that they may be able to provide the necessary tools to tow it.
  • Different vehicles and scenarios require different towing equipment. Be specific as much to the operator as much as possible.
  • Keep calm and maintain contact with the towing service operator as all times. There is no need to panic.
  • Verify if nobody got hurt. Call an ambulance right away when people are hurt because of the accident.