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Emergency Towing Sydney
Sydney’s trusted emergency towing team, on call 24/7 with upfront pricing and a fleet ready to respond across Greater Sydney.
When you need an emergency tow truck in Sydney, every minute counts
Select Tilt Tray Group provides emergency towing in Sydney that drivers can count on, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Urgent call-outs take priority, and our dispatch team gives you an estimated arrival time before the truck leaves, so you know when to expect us. We have operated across Greater Sydney since 1994, giving our team 32 years of experience recovering vehicles in urgent situations.
Every job comes with upfront pricing and full Sydney-wide coverage as part of our towing services across Sydney. For non-urgent jobs, our standard car towing service covers everyday vehicles.
Emergency towing services we cover across Sydney
We handle everything from breakdowns on the motorway to flat tyres that cannot be changed safely, vehicles that will not start, and recoveries from locations that many other tow truck operators cannot access, plus fast roadside assistance when you just need help on the spot.
Breakdown towing
Breakdown towing in Sydney covers flat batteries, mechanical failure, engine overheating, and tyre blowouts that leave your vehicle undrivable. We will recover your vehicle and transport it to any mechanic, repairer, or destination of your choice across Sydney.
Underground towing
Not every tow truck in Sydney can access underground car parks, narrow driveways, or confined loading docks. Our fleet includes specialist low-clearance equipment designed for exactly these situations, from multi-level basement car parks to tight residential laneways Sydney-wide.
What to do while waiting for your emergency tow truck
If you have called for emergency towing in Sydney and are waiting for our team to arrive, take these steps to stay safe and help us reach you as quickly as possible.
- Turn on your hazard lights immediately: This alerts other drivers to your presence and reduces the risk of a secondary incident.
- Move your vehicle off the road if it is safe to do so: Pull onto the shoulder, into a side street, or as far left as possible.
- Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt on if you are on a busy road or motorway: Your vehicle provides protection from passing traffic.
- If you need to exit the vehicle, move well away from moving traffic: Stand behind a barrier or guardrail where available.
- Call 000 first if anyone is injured or if the vehicle is blocking traffic dangerously: Emergency services take priority over towing.
- Have your location ready when you call us: A street name, suburb, or nearby landmark helps our dispatch team send the closest truck.
What happens after your vehicle is towed
Once our operator has loaded your vehicle, our team will deliver it to the destination you specified when you booked the emergency tow. Most customers choose a mechanic or panel beater. If you do not have a preferred repairer, we can transport it to your home or workplace instead.
If your vehicle needs to be stored while you arrange repairs or an insurance assessment, we offer secure car storage at our facility. Your vehicle remains protected and accessible when you need it.
For insurance claims, contact your insurer as soon as possible after the tow. Select Tilt Tray Group can provide towing documentation to support your claim.
Emergency Towing: 24 Hours a Day
Our emergency line runs round the clock, including weekends and public holidays. Call us and we’ll dispatch the closest available truck to your location.
How our emergency towing process works
Here is exactly what happens when you call Select Tilt Tray Group for an emergency tow truck in Sydney.
Step 1 - Call our 24/7 dispatch line
Call 02 9545 3464 at any time of the day or night, and our dispatch team will ask for your location, vehicle details, and the nature of the emergency.
Step 2 - Receive an upfront quote
Before we dispatch a truck, you receive a clear quote based on the distance, vehicle type, and time of day. There are no hidden fees and no surprises when the job is done.
Step 3 - Nearest truck dispatched
Once you confirm, we dispatch the closest available truck and give you an estimated arrival time before it leaves. All we need is your suburb, a nearby street or your phone’s GPS location.
Step 4 - Safe loading and transport
Our operators load your vehicle using tilt tray trucks where possible, keeping all four wheels off the road during transport to protect against further damage.
Step 5 - Vehicle delivered or stored securely
We deliver your vehicle to your chosen destination, whether that is a mechanic, panel beater, your home, or our secure car storage facility, and confirm the drop-off with you before completing the job.
Areas we cover for emergency towing in Sydney
Our emergency tow trucks service all of Greater Sydney, including after-hours towing calls on weeknights, weekends, and public holidays. We regularly attend call-outs across the following areas:
- Inner Sydney / CBD: City streets, multi-level car parks, and high-traffic roadside recoveries across the inner city.
- Eastern Suburbs: Beachside streets, dense residential areas, and coastal road breakdowns.
- Inner West: Residential streets, small businesses, and light industrial sites across the inner west.
- North Shore: Established residential properties, strata complexes, and arterial roads north of the bridge.
- Western Sydney: Residential, commercial, and industrial towing across Sydney’s western corridor.
- Sutherland Shire: Suburban streets, retail strips, and highway callouts through the south.
- Hills District: Newer residential estates and semi-rural properties across the northwest.
If your area is not listed above, we still cover it. Our fleet operates across the entire Greater Sydney region.
Click a pin or search above to check your suburb. Not listed? We may still cover it: call 02 9545 3464 to confirm.
Map data: GSHHG coastline; suburb boundaries © NSW Spatial Services (CC BY 4.0).
All 184 suburbs we service
Sydney CBD & Inner City (9)
Eastern Suburbs (15)
Inner West (18)
St George (5)
Sutherland Shire (36)
South West Sydney (16)
Western Sydney (20)
Hills District (14)
North Sydney & Northern Beaches (14)
Greater Western Sydney & Hawkesbury (11)
Blue Mountains (2)
Campbelltown, Camden & Macarthur (9)
Illawarra & Wollongong (15)
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Emergency towing FAQs
How quickly can you respond to an emergency towing call in Sydney?
We prioritise urgent call-outs and send the closest available truck as soon as you confirm the booking. Arrival times depend on your location, traffic and how far the nearest truck is, so our dispatch team gives you an estimated arrival time before the truck leaves and updates you if anything changes. Emergency dispatch runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including public holidays.
How much does emergency towing cost in Sydney?
Pricing for emergency towing in Sydney depends on the distance, your vehicle type, and the time of day. An after-hours surcharge is standard across the towing industry in NSW for call-outs during evenings, weekends, and public holidays. We always provide an upfront quote before dispatch, so you know the full cost before the truck leaves.
Do you tow all types of vehicles?
Yes. We tow cars, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, and light trucks. We also provide specialist heavy vehicle towing, forklift transport, and machinery transport. For a full list of what we can tow, visit our towing services page. Call us if you are unsure whether we can tow your vehicle.
Will my insurance cover emergency towing?
Many comprehensive car insurance policies include towing as part of their coverage. Check your policy documents or call your insurer to confirm before or after the tow. Select Tilt Tray Group can provide tow documentation to support your insurance claim.
Can you tow from an underground car park?
Yes. We carry specialist equipment designed for low-clearance and confined-space extractions. If your vehicle has broken down in an underground car park, multi-storey building, or tight access area, call us directly to confirm the requirements.
What areas of Sydney do you service?
We cover all of Greater Sydney, including the CBD, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, North Shore, Western Sydney, South Sydney, and the Hills District. If you need emergency towing near you anywhere in the Sydney region, our team can reach you.
What is the difference between emergency towing and roadside assistance?
Roadside assistance in Sydney covers minor issues fixed on the spot, such as a flat tyre, a dead battery, or a lockout. Emergency towing is for vehicles that cannot be driven and need to be transported to another location. If your vehicle will not start or is not safe to drive, you need an emergency tow truck in Sydney.