Car Towing in Australia

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

Showing 441–460 of 3,356

Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Melbourne Towbars

By appointment only · Coburg North · VIC 3058

Melbourne Towbars supplies, fits and wires Towbars throughout metro Melbourne or at our workshop in Coburg. We also stock and fit: Electronic Brake controllers, Alloy Nudge bars, Cargo Barriers ,Roof…

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Blue Mountains · Takes quote requests

Ksr Towing

By appointment only · Katoomba · NSW 2780

Ksr Towing Katoomba Smash Repair has been established and operating for the Last 20 years in Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains. While we provide a Superior service in repairs and painting of your motor…

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Sunshine Coast · Takes quote requests

Probar

By appointment only · Caboolture · QLD 4510

Supplier to Caboolture, Moreton Shire, Sunshine Coast, North Brisbane, Queensland and Australia of Trailer Parts, Caravan Accessories and Towing Equipment.

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East Coast · Takes quote requests

Jayco Gippsland

By appointment only · Bairnsdale · VIC 3875

Browse our range of Jayco motorhomes, caravans, camper trailers and more for sale online or visit our state-of-the-art dealership

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Northern District · Takes quote requests

Opposite Lock: Shepparton

By appointment only · Shepparton · VIC 3630

In the early 1980's the company started supplying 4WD-vehicle equipment and accessories and this side of the business grew so quickly that by 1991 it was our total focus. Whilst many of our people…

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Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Redcliffe Towing

By appointment only · Clontarf · QLD 4019

NEED A TOW TRUCK NEAR ME REDCLIFFE? Brisbane Northside Specialize in hassle-free accidents, breakdowns, boats, caravans, containers, forklifts etc.

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Northern District · Takes quote requests

Mt Buller Towing

By appointment only · Mansfield · VIC 3722

With over 20 years plus industry experience makes a difference, whether your involved in an accident or are stranded with a broken down vehicle, we offer professional and efficient services to put…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Artarmon Car Recovery

By appointment only · Artarmon · NSW 2064

Looking for Best Smash Repairers Artarmon or Smash Repairs Near Me? Prestige Auto Body Shop is Specialised Quality Vehicle Repairs Artarmon in Prestige Crash Repair or Collision Repairs for Audi,…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Riverstone Towing Service

By appointment only · Richmond · NSW 2753

24/7 Towing cars, show cars, machinery, site sheds, small trucks and buses up to 4.5tonne. If broken down or had an accident call our team for a prompt pick up. We also have a secured holing yard to…

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East Coast · Takes quote requests

Autobarn: Leongatha

By appointment only · Leongatha · VIC 3953

Autobarn is part of Australia�s largest franchise retailer of automotive aftermarket accessories, spare parts, car audio and security systems. Established in 1985 in Victoria, the Autobarn network…

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Central NSW · Takes quote requests

Craig Glasson Smash Repairs

By appointment only · Wagga Wagga · NSW 2650

24/7 prompt and professional towing service to assist you in your needs whatever and whenever the circumstances - from traffic accidents to breakdowns. Our towing service fleet is equipped with…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Latrobe Towing

By appointment only · Heidelberg West · VIC 3081

Panel repair and smash repair business in Heidelberg West, Melbourne, handling insurance and private work including electric vehicle repairs.

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

All Sydney City Towing

By appointment only · Mascot · NSW 2020

Sydney Towing is the best towing company in Sydney. Get 24 Hour Emergency Tow Truck services near Sydney City. For Tow Truck Quote or rates Call 0420 50 50 50

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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.