Car Towing in Australia

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

Showing 501–520 of 3,356

Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Lizards Car Sales

By appointment only · Melton · VIC 3337

Wreckers and recyclers of all model commodores new and used parts,sales and service. Towing free car removals break downs, we also pay cash for cars bring your car in for the best price in town or we…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Diamond Towing

By appointment only · Mascot · NSW 2020

Diamond Towing is an owner operated boutique towing company, specialising in transporting exotic motor vehicles with no metal to metal contact. Our service is punctual and cost efficient, when your…

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Bunbury and South West · Takes quote requests

Peel Districts Towing

By appointment only · Mandurah · WA 6210

At Peel Districts Towing, we operate 24 hours a day-7 days a week so we can proudly say we are reliable and always one call away when you need us most. We?re fully insured and licensed so you know…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Chappos Towing

By appointment only · Mount Druitt · NSW 2770

Chappos Towing is a local family run business. We offer the latest Tilt Trays which are fitted with the latest equipment on the market. We can assist you with Accidents towing, Breakdowns towing. We…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Optimum

By appointment only · Peakhurst · NSW 2210

Optimum is one of the most respected automotive repair firms in the industry and offers superior quality automotive repair services. It specialises in 24 hour towing, smash repairs, panel beating,…

Smash Repairs
Sydney · Takes quote requests

Homebush Towing

By appointment only · Homebush · NSW 2140

Towing Homebush servicing Sydney inner west Homebush Strathfield reasonable price, quick response. Call today for a tow truck in Ashfield, Abbotsford, Croydon, Burwood, Strathfield, Drummoyne,…

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Gold Coast · Takes quote requests

Tows 2 Go: Maudsland

By appointment only · Maudsland · QLD 4210

Tows2Go are a 24/7 tilt tray towing service operating between Brisbane & Tweed Head. We offer competitive rates for Breakdown, Machinery, Race & Show Cars & Free Scrap Towing. No job too big or…

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Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Free Car Removal

By appointment only · Narangba · QLD 4504

Hassle free removal of old cars and light trucks. Many years of experience helping people with clearing up their yards. Free and honest advice. Call today and take back your yard.

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Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Crazzy Azz Towing

By appointment only · Kingston · QLD 4114

Hi we are a small family owned and operated business. We offer cheap towing. Free car body removal service 24/7 with in 150 km of Brisbane. Over 15 years experience in the towing industry. We aim to…

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Perth · Takes quote requests

Recommended Towing

By appointment only · Osborne Park · WA 6017

Recommended Towing specialises in Prestige towing for all brake downs and transport towing offering a tilt tray service. We are located in Osborne Park/Perth. Call us for more information.

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

888 Towing

By appointment only · Craigieburn · VIC 3064

Hi we are 888 Towing & we specialise in towing, salvage & low loader for all of Melbourne. Please call for more information.

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Mister Tow It All

By appointment only · Hallam · VIC 3803

Mister Tow It All-Bookings essential and Towing,Towing service. Family owned and run business. We have 30 years experience in Machinery Transport, Forklift Transport and Machinery Towing.

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

On The Tow

By appointment only · Thornbury · VIC 3071

ON THE TOW has been servicing the Melbourne Metro region for nearly 7 years now and has seen us grow from a one truck service to our own specialized fleet. Originally focused in the automotive…

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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.