Getting a tow truck in Blakehurst
Blakehurst is where the Princes Hwy crosses the Georges River at Tom Uglys Bridge and meets King Georges Rd. That junction is one of the busiest in St George.
Princes Hwy and King Georges Rd carry most of Blakehurst's traffic, so that's where breakdowns and accidents tend to happen. Busy points in Blakehurst include Princes Hwy and King Georges Rd junction and Princes Hwy on the Tom Uglys Bridge approach. We don't quote crash numbers here. For official figures, check Transport for NSW.
Telling us you're near Tom Uglys Bridge and Georges River saves time when the street address isn't obvious. When you call 02 9547 0578 for towing in Blakehurst, have the exact location, the vehicle and where it's going ready.
Towing services in Blakehurst
- Breakdown towing: Flat battery, failed gearbox or a car that won't start? We collect from Blakehurst driveways and kerbs and take it to your mechanic.
- Accident and smash towing: Had a collision in Blakehurst? Call 000 first if anyone is hurt, then call us to move the damaged car somewhere safe.
- Car park towing: Basement and undercover car parks in Blakehurst often have low ceilings and tight ramps, so we check the access and quote first.
- Car carrying: Moving several cars, or one car a long way? We carry up to four from Blakehurst on one truck, quoted up front.
Prices: see our rates. Special jobs are quoted for your approval first.
Car carrier Blakehurst: interstate and multi-car transport
For car transport out of Blakehurst, our carrier moves up to four cars per trip. It's a good fit when one tow truck per car would cost more and take longer.
Dealers near Blakehurst, such as the dealerships around Hurstville, can use the carrier to shift stock between yards, and private buyers can use it to bring a car home from interstate. Car transport Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane is quoted per job.
There's no fixed price for car carrying. Tell us how many cars, where from and where to, and we'll quote before booking. Cars only.
Parking and access in Blakehurst
Blakehurst's major junction and bridge approach carry heavy traffic, with few safe places to stop.
Before we arrive, check for height limits, boom gates or locked roller doors. Where space is tight in Blakehurst, we can winch the vehicle out or use wheel skates rather than drive it.
Typical vehicles and tow jobs in Blakehurst
Highway commuters, family cars and vans.
- Accidents at the Princes Hwy and King Georges Rd junction
- Breakdowns on the approach to Tom Uglys Bridge
- Insurance and smash-repair drop-off tows
Whether it's an accident tow, a breakdown tow in Blakehurst, a tilt tray for a prestige car or a car stuck in a basement car park, it's one call. Low, modified and classic cars always go on a tilt tray with soft tie-downs.
Where cars from Blakehurst usually go
Cars go to Kogarah or Hurstville repairers, or our yard.
- A smash repairer you or your insurer chooses
- A local workshop for diagnosis
- Holding at our Kogarah yard until the assessor visits
- Home or another address you nominate
Common runs from Blakehurst go to Carss Park, Kyle Bay and Connells Point.
Insurance claim tows from Blakehurst
At busy junctions, get to safety first. Your insurer will want photos and the exact junction.
- Get clear of traffic and call 000 if needed.
- Swap names, rego and insurer details with the other driver, and take photos.
- Call us for the accident tow in Blakehurst. You can also tell your insurer you've arranged a tow.
- If your insurer hasn't decided yet, we can hold the car at our yard in the meantime.
Whether your insurer covers the tow depends on your policy.
Cheap or quality tow in 2221?
Every tow in 2221 is priced from our published rate card: base fee, kilometres and the time of day, plus GST. Special jobs like basements are quoted for your approval first.
Nearby areas
Towing near Blakehurst: Carss Park, Kyle Bay, Connells Point, South Hurstville, Kogarah Bay.
Also in postcode 2221: Carss Park, Connells Point, Kyle Bay, South Hurstville. All of 2221 | All St George areas
Blakehurst is in the Georges River council area.
Questions
Do you tow from the Tom Uglys Bridge approach?
Call us, and follow any police directions at the scene.
Do you tow on King Georges Rd in Blakehurst?
Yes.
Do you do car accident towing in Blakehurst?
Yes, 24/7. That includes Princes Hwy and King Georges Rd. We'll deliver to a smash repairer, an assessor, our yard or home.
Can you tow from Tom Uglys Bridge?
Yes. Tell us exactly where the vehicle is and about any height or access limits.
Which suburbs near Blakehurst do you cover?
Carss Park, Kyle Bay, Connells Point and South Hurstville, plus the rest of St George from our Kogarah yard.
How fast can a tow truck get to Blakehurst?
We don't publish response times. Call 02 9547 0578 for an ETA based on where our trucks are at the time.