Sydney Towing & Tilt Tray Hire
Tow Truck and Tilt Tray
Hire in the Eastern Suburbs
From the beaches at Bondi and Coogee to the harbour suburbs and the freight yards near Port Botany, we tow and transport across the whole of Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, 24 hours a day.
Local Towing and Transport across the Eastern Suburbs
The Eastern Suburbs are really three areas in one: a coastal strip of narrow beach streets, a band of harbourside suburbs, and a working freight and industrial pocket near the airport and Port Botany. Our team tows cars, 4WDs, prestige vehicles, machinery and plant across all of it. Our tilt tray trucks lower to street level so a vehicle loads without scraping on a tight beach block, and our flatbed trucks take the heavier machinery and freight that move around the port.
The Eastern Suburbs have been part of our patch for more than 27 years, one of the core Sydney regions we cover, from the beaches through to the bayside freight estates. We run 24 hours a day, so whether it is a breakdown on the Eastern Distributor, a car boxed into a Bondi side street or a forklift on a Banksmeadow site, we send the closest suitable truck and a driver who knows the area. When a job runs beyond the east, we also cover the neighbouring Sydney CBD, inner city and the Inner West.
The Eastern Suburbs We Cover - Area by Area
We split the Eastern Suburbs into four zones, from the beachside strips to the harbour and the airport fringe, because each one throws up different access challenges. That shapes which truck we send and the route it takes, whether that’s a low-angle tilt tray for a steep driveway or extra clearance for a tight laneway.
Along the beaches
Narrow streets, steep approaches and tight weekend parking are the norm, and clearways run on Anzac Parade and Oxford Street, so we bring a truck sized to the access.
Randwick and the inner east
Around the racecourse, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the Prince of Wales Hospital, traffic builds fast on Alison Road and Anzac Parade, so we time jobs to work with it.
The harbour suburbs
Steep driveways and prestige or lowered vehicles call for low-angle tilt tray loading along New South Head Road and Old South Head Road.
The bayside and airport fringe
This is the freight side of the east, with forklifts, machinery and containers moving around Port Botany, the industrial estates and nearby loading docks.
The Jobs we do across the Eastern Suburbs
These are the jobs our drivers handle most often across the Eastern Suburbs and how we approach each one.
Beach-street breakdowns and tight recoveries
When a car gives out on a narrow street near Bondi, Bronte or Coogee, or on a busy clearway, we recover it without clipping the cars parked bumper to bumper around it. Tell us the spot and the timing, since weekends and events get busy, and we’ll bring the right truck.
Underground and basement car park extractions
The apartment towers around Bondi Junction, Randwick and Maroubra often have height-limited basements. Give us the clearance when you book, and we’ll send equipment that fits, then winch the vehicle out cleanly.
Freight, forklifts and machinery near the port
Around Botany, Banksmeadow and Matraville, we move forklifts, plant and containers to and from the industrial estates and the Port Botany precinct, working with loading docks and site schedules.
Abandoned Vehicle Removal
For low-clearance, prestige and race cars in Rose Bay, Vaucluse and Double Bay, we load low and slow on a tilt tray so there’s no scraping on steep driveways or kerbs.
Our Towing and Transport Services
Every job is matched to the right truck. These are the five we run most across the east, from beach-street recoveries to freight at the port:
Car Towing
Damage-free transport for everyday and non-drivable cars, whether they’re boxed into a narrow Bondi side street or stuck in a Bondi Junction basement.
Learn MoreBreakdown Towing
Fast recovery when a car stops on the Eastern Distributor, Anzac Parade or a busy coastal clearway, cleared without holding up the traffic around it.
Learn MoreTilt Tray Hire
Fully operated tilt tray hire with low-angle loading for the steep prestige driveways around Rose Bay and Vaucluse, driver and rated restraints included.
Learn MoreForklift Transport
Forklifts, containers and warehouse equipment are moved around the Port Botany, Banksmeadow and Matraville freight estates.
Learn MoreRace Car Towing
Low, slow loading for lowered, prestige and race cars in the harbour suburbs, with no scraping on kerbs or steep driveways.
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.
Sydney’s Leading Towing Company
Our tilt tray and tow trucks reach right across the Eastern Suburbs and out across NSW, from the eastern beaches to the harbour and the bayside.
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Why Eastern Suburbs customers choose Select Tilt Tray Group
Select Tilt Tray Group brings the experience, equipment and response to handle the job properly across the Eastern Suburbs.
What Our Customers Say
EXCELLENT Based on 26 reviews Posted on conthefruiter26 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We approached Select Tilt Tray Group to transport a 10T forklift from Sydney to Gloucester. The machine was collected without hassle and delivered to our workshop on schedule. Definitely the name in forklift transport, no one has the experience or equipment these guys do. Highly recommend 5 stars.Posted on Ryan Shou26 March 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great experience with Select Tilt Tray Group. Iain helped transport my forklift from Castle Hill to Seven Hills efficiently and safely. Impressed with the service and will definitely use them again. Highly recommend!Posted on Barb Lomas16 November 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you need this service you can’t go past Select Tilt Tray group. Excellent service and the friendliest guy. 5 stars isn’t enoughPosted on Alex Stephen15 August 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional, courteous and efficient. Best towing company I have worked with, I have zero hesitation recommending this business.Posted on Rebecca Eland13 July 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Many thanks to Claude and Jenny for transporting our shipping container and making sure it was positioned where we wanted it, so so happy. Seriously good service! Great price too!Posted on Pierre Filliez19 March 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Today, Rick delivered, with his tilt truck, an old caravan that we bought. He was very careful, and the van arrived perfectly well at our place. I am very pleased to share this review with everyone as we are very happy with ‘Select Tilt Tray Group’. The team is super friendly, the offer was fair and they were also very quick to do the delivery. Communication with them was super easy, phone calls and emails etc. We are very happy.Posted on Stef3 March 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys are legends (especially Swampy). I called them last minute to move a vintage coffee caravan and they fitted the job in ASAP at a great rate. Swampy went above and beyond in helping me get it into its new location.Posted on Jemma Carlisle30 September 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks much Colin, Chris and Rick. You’re overall service was fantastic. Massive thank you to Rick for being such a fantastic help with getting my caravan delivered from the Central Coast to Hunter Region. The continuous communication was very much appreciated. I’ll definitely recommend your company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cover all Eastern Suburbs suburbs?
Yes, from the beaches to the bayside, including Bondi, Coogee, Randwick, Maroubra, Rose Bay, Vaucluse, Mascot, Botany and Matraville. Call us to confirm your street.
Can you tow from a beach car park or a parking-restricted coastal street?
Yes. Beach car parks and the narrow, parking-restricted streets near Bondi, Bronte and Coogee are daily work for us. Tell us the access and the timing, since weekends and events get tight, and we’ll bring a truck sized to the spot.
Can you recover a car from an apartment basement in Bondi Junction or Randwick?
Yes. Many eastern towers have height-limited basements. Give us the clearance when you book so we can send the right equipment and get the vehicle out without damage.
Can you recover a breakdown on the Eastern Distributor or Anzac Parade?
Yes. We provide safe breakdown recovery on the Eastern Distributor, Anzac Parade, Oxford Street and the coast roads, moving a stopped or damaged vehicle off the road and on to its destination.
Do you offer 24-hour and weekend towing in the east?
Yes. Our 24-hour emergency towing runs every day, including weekends and public holidays. For urgent jobs, call us directly rather than using the online form.
Do you offer long-distance transport from the Eastern Suburbs?
Yes. As well as local towing, we provide long-distance vehicle and machinery transport across New South Wales. Tell us the pickup and destination, and we’ll quote the job.