CBD and Inner City
Tow Truck & Tilt Tray Hire in
Sydney CBD & Inner City
From low-clearance tower basements and timed loading docks to clearways and the George Street light rail corridor, we recover and transport vehicles across the Sydney CBD and inner city, 24 hours a day.
Local Towing and Transport Across the Sydney CBD and Inner City
The Sydney CBD and inner city are the most access-controlled patches in the city to move a vehicle. Cars end up in low-clearance tower basements, behind timed loading docks, and on clearways and bus lanes where you cannot stop. We work all of it, moving cars, vans, prestige vehicles and equipment out of the city and on to where they need to be. Our tilt tray trucks lower to ground level to lift a car cleanly out of a tight basement or off a clearway, and our flatbed trucks handle the heavier and more awkward loads.
The CBD has been part of our run for more than 30 years, one of the core Sydney regions we cover, from the towers to the inner-city fringe. We run 24 hours a day, and our drivers know the city’s one-way streets, timed loading zones, clearways and the George Street light rail corridor, so we plan the approach, work within the building’s access, and clear the vehicle without holding up the street. We also cover the neighbouring Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and North Sydney across the bridge, so a job that runs beyond the city is no problem.
Getting a Tow Truck into and
out of the City
In the city, almost every job comes down to access. The office and apartment towers across the CBD, Haymarket and Ultimo sit over low-clearance underground car parks, often with access control, boom gates and a security desk. We check the clearance height before we dispatch and bring a truck that fits the ramp and the ceiling, then ease the vehicle up and out.
On the street, the city runs on clearways, bus lanes and timed loading zones, and the George Street light rail line cannot be blocked. We handle after-hours breakdown recovery from clearways once restrictions lift, and time deliveries to loading docks and service laneways, whether it is a tow off Pitt Street or dropping equipment into a Surry Hills or Ultimo fit-out through a booked dock.
What Helps Us Reach You Fast in the City
That is why a few details up front make all the difference. When you call about a city job, it helps to have:
The building name and the level or bay the vehicle is on
The basement clearance height, if it's underground
The loading dock or service laneway to use
Any access code, boom gate, security contact
Whether the vehicle is in a clearway, bus lane or no-stopping
With that, we send the right truck and the right approach the first time.
Suburbs We Cover in the CBD and
Inner City
We cover the Sydney CBD and the inner-city suburbs around it: Sydney CBD, Haymarket, Ultimo, Broadway, Surry Hills, Green Square, Alexandria, Waterloo and Rosebery. If your suburb isn’t listed here, call our team and we’ll confirm coverage straight away.
Our CBD and Inner City Towing Services
Whatever needs moving in the city, these are the five services we run most across the CBD and inner city, built around basements, clearways and loading docks:
Car Towing
Damage-free transport for everyday and non-drivable cars, from a low-clearance tower basement to a clearway on George Street.
Learn MoreBreakdown Towing
Fast recovery when a car stops on George, Pitt, Elizabeth or Park Street, clearing the lane quickly.
Learn MoreTilt Tray Hire
Fully operated tilt tray hire with a truck sized to the ramp and the ceiling for low-clearance basement car parks across the CBD, Haymarket and Ultimo.
Learn MoreEmergency Towing
24-hour recovery for the city’s time-critical jobs, including after-hours clearway and bus-lane removals once restrictions lift.
Learn MoreForklift Transport
Forklifts and equipment move through city loading docks and service laneways for office and retail fit-outs.
Learn MoreNeed a different towing service? Check out our full range of services, or give us a call and we’ll advise on the correct truck for the job.
Why CBD & Inner City Customers Choose Select Tilt Tray Group
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What Our Customers Say
Towing Across the CBD and Inner City
Our tilt tray and tow trucks work right across the Sydney CBD and inner city, and reach out across NSW when the job runs further.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cover the whole Sydney CBD and inner city?
Yes. We cover the Sydney CBD along with Haymarket, Ultimo, Broadway, Surry Hills, Green Square and the inner-city fringe. Call us to confirm your building or street.
Can you access tight CBD locations such as laneways or underground car parks?
Yes. The CBD has strict access points and limited space. Tell us the height limit and access notes so we can send the right truck.
Can you tow from a low-clearance underground car park?
Yes. Low-clearance basements are routine city work. Tell us the clearance height and the ramp when you book, and we’ll bring a truck that fits and get the vehicle out cleanly.
How do you handle clearways, loading zones and access permits?
We work within the timed restrictions, recover from clearways after hours where that is the safe option, and use booked loading docks and service laneways. If a job needs a council permit or a dock booking, we’ll let you know when you call.
Can you recover a breakdown on George, Pitt or Elizabeth Street?
Yes. We recover stopped and damaged vehicles from the city arterials and clear the lane quickly. For urgent jobs, call our 24-hour emergency towing line directly.
Can you move office or retail equipment for a city fit-out?
Yes. We move forklifts, plant and equipment through city loading docks and laneways for office and retail fit-outs in the CBD, Surry Hills and Ultimo.