Car Towing in Australia

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

Showing 221–240 of 3,356

Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Moore Mechanical Pty Ltd

9 Hindmarsh Rd · Murray Bridge · SA 5253

Truck and trailer repairs Heavy vehicle tow truck 24 hour towing and emergency breakdowns 10 bay - 25mtr drive through facility Brake roller tester Suspension shaker Servicing of trucks & trailers…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Mina Cars: Revesby

1B Mavis St · Revesby · NSW 2212

Mina Cars is engaged in Sydney removal and disposal of unwanted cars, old, damaged or abandoned vehicles. For prompt, reliable and quick service to come and remove your old car, wrecked or unwanted…

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Perth · Takes quote requests

Executive Towing Services

By appointment only · Osborne Park · WA 6017

Our fully qualified operators are dedicated to provide a prompt, professional, reliable and friendly service every time in any situation, we can transport almost anything, almost anywhere on our…

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Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Brizzies Car Bodies & Towing

By appointment only · Park Ridge South · QLD 4125

Free removal of Unwanted car bodies with or without wheels. CASH paid for complete cars, 4wds, vans and small trucks. Fill your old car with scrap. Servicing all areas of Brisbane and Ipswich and all…

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Cairns · Takes quote requests

Weipa Towing

1 Industry Ln · Weipa · QLD 4874

We are the only business in Cape York to offer free local towing and all your vehicle repair and servicing needs. We are the only fully equipped exhaust shop on the cape and custom systems are a…

Gold Coast · Takes quote requests

AAA Industry Towing

By appointment only · Biggera Waters · QLD 4216

AAA Industry Towing is family owned and operated business, based on the Gold Coast. With a combined 19 years in the Towing Industry both in New South Wales and Queensland. AAA Industry Towing owners…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Hayman Reese

By appointment only · Artarmon · NSW 2064

Sydney's premier auto accessory dealer, specialising in Towbars, Roof Racks, Cargo Barriers, Bike Carriers, 4wd Accessories, Vehicle Protection and more.

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Rockhampton · Takes quote requests

B & B Tilt Trays Pty Ltd

By appointment only · Paget · QLD 4740

B & B Tilt Trays offer transport services in Mackay & the surrounding areas. Our friendly staff is available 24/7. Call us today for a quote.

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South Coast · Takes quote requests

Bartec

By appointment only · Unanderra · NSW 2526

Wollongong's Specialist in Ute and Van Accessories and Modifications. Contact Bartec on 02 4272 6533 today!

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North · Takes quote requests

Allstate Towing

By appointment only · Mowbray · TAS 7248

Towing and recovery business in Launceston, Tasmania, offering vehicle towing, accident recovery, roadside assistance and machinery transport.

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Werribee Towbars

By appointment only · Werribee · VIC 3030

Dreaming of the perfect road trip? Get quality towing equipment, expert advice, and essential tips at Werribee Towbars 4x4. Quality and safety at the highest standards.

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Geelong · Takes quote requests

West Coast Trailers & Towbars

By appointment only · North Geelong · VIC 3215

West Coast Trailers Geelong designs and produces custom made trailers for any purpose and business requirement, while striving for exceptional standards in service and workmanship.

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North Coast · Takes quote requests

Bangalow Limousines

By appointment only · Bangalow · NSW 2479

Private airport transfers & weddings in luxury chauffeured town cars and Mercedes people movers, servicing the Byron shire and beyond. Call 0488 426 600.

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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.