Car Towing in Australia

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

Showing 321–340 of 3,356

North Coast · Takes quote requests

Burgess Towing

By appointment only · Guyra · NSW 2365

24 Hour Breakdown & Accident Towing Guyra & Surrounding Areas All Towing Requirements. NRMA 24 Hour Roadside assistance Mechanical Workshop and holding yard all vehicle Repairs and Maintenance…

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Canberra · Takes quote requests

Everlast Automotive Service

44 Kembla St · Fyshwick · ACT 2609

Everlast Automotive are always up to date with industry advancements in technology and techniques, so we can give your car and your devices the best care possible! We are committed to providing the…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Werribee Panels

60-62 Lock Ave · Werribee · VIC 3030

Business hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00noon (by appointment only) Sunday: closed

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Melbourne Auto Freight

PO Box 32 · Blackburn South · VIC 3130

24 hr towing specialising in trade towing, race car transport, new car freight, breakdowns, local & country towing, small machinery, chainless tie down system. Call mobile or send email for a quote.

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Eastland Body Repairs

4-6 Molan St · Ringwood · VIC 3134

Eastland Body Repairs is a family business that has been operating for 24 years, located in Ringwood. We are committed to providing first class workmanship and pride ourselves on our customer…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Condello's Towing

149 Cave Hill Rd · Lilydale · VIC 3140

Condello's Towing cart tractors machinery, cars, bobcats, containers, excavators, caravans, site sheds. Anything up to 7 tonne & 28 foot long ( 8 & a half metres ) Based in Eastern Suburbs Melbourne.…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

B & A Motor & Body Repairs

1848-1858 Dandenong Rd · Clayton · VIC 3168

Success has been achieved by effectively co-ordinating a highly trained team in excess of thirty technicians and five professional office personnel who closely control every stage of the repair…

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Ballarat · Takes quote requests

Parsons Towing

2 Langslow St · Castlemaine · VIC 3450

Parsons Towing are experience operators with the latest equipment we have various tow trucks for cars, trucks and bus towing. We are centrally located in Castlemaine and are NTI accredited tow…

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Northern District · Takes quote requests

Cobram Panel Works

Lot 4, 3728b Murray Valley Hwy · Cobram · VIC 3644

Cobram Panel Works, Cobram longest established panel beating & spray painting business offers repairs to all vehicles with approvals for all leading insurance providers. Employing qualified tradesman…

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Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Jonic Motors

100 Brisbane Tce · Goodna · QLD 4300

Specialising in Roadworthy for Motorbikes, Cars, Light Trailers, Heavy Trailers, Trucks. Also sellers of good quality Cars, Trucks and Machinery and are specialist Tow Truck Sellers. Towing and…

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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.