Getting a tow truck in Carlton
Carlton straddles the Georges River and Bayside council boundary along the Illawarra line. It's mostly older homes and unit blocks with on-street parking, so many tows here start with getting a non-runner out from between parked cars.
Railway Pde, Carlton Pde and Willison Rd carry most of Carlton's traffic, so that's where breakdowns and accidents tend to happen. Spots we know well include Railway Pde near Carlton station and Willison Rd and Carlton Pde area. We don't publish crash statistics. Transport for NSW and the council publish official road safety data.
Local reference points like Carlton station help us find you fast, so mention one if you're nearby. Calling for car accident towing in Carlton? Tell us if anyone is hurt (call 000 first), whether the car rolls, and where it should go.
Towing services in Carlton
- Breakdown towing: If your car gives up anywhere in Carlton, we'll load it and deliver it to a workshop or home, whichever you choose.
- Accident and smash towing: Had a collision in Carlton? Call 000 first if anyone is hurt, then call us to move the damaged car somewhere safe.
- Car park towing: Undercover and multi-level car parks around Carlton are quoted up front, because winching or skates may be needed.
- Car carrying: Moving several cars, or one car a long way? We carry up to four from Carlton on one truck, quoted up front.
Prices: see our rates. Special jobs are quoted for your approval first.
Car carrier Carlton: interstate and multi-car transport
Car carrying is the long-distance side of what we do: one carrier, up to four cars, loaded in Carlton and unloaded at the other end. It's built for fleets, dealer transfers and interstate moves.
Moving house interstate? Interstate car transport from Carlton to the Gold Coast or further afield can be booked with us. We collect from your old address and drop at the new one, so you don't have to drive the car there.
Every carrier job is quoted up front. Give us the pickup in Carlton, the destination and the number of cars (up to four). Cars only.
Parking and access in Carlton
Carlton's older streets are narrow with parking on both sides, so a dead car often has to be pulled out from between parked cars. Driveways can be short and steep.
Before we arrive, check for height limits, boom gates or locked roller doors. Where space is tight in Carlton, we can winch the vehicle out or use wheel skates rather than drive it.
Typical vehicles and tow jobs in Carlton
Commuter cars, older family cars and project cars that have sat too long.
- Non-starters parked kerbside on narrow residential streets
- Minor collisions near Carlton station and Railway Pde
- Tilt-tray moves for unregistered or project cars
Whether it's an accident tow, a breakdown tow in Carlton, a tilt tray for a prestige car or a car stuck in a basement car park, it's one call. Prestige cars get extra care with ramp angles and straps.
Where cars from Carlton usually go
Short tows to mechanics in Kogarah, Rockdale or Hurstville, plus insurer-directed repairers.
- Your preferred panel shop
- Your own mechanic for breakdown repairs
- Our yard at 2A Phillips Rd, Kogarah, for short-term holding while a claim is sorted
- Home or another address you nominate
Common runs from Carlton go to Kogarah, Allawah and Bexley.
Insurance claim tows from Carlton
Carlton straddles two council areas, but that doesn't change your claim. Give your insurer the location, time and photos, and we'll note the pick-up address on our docket.
- 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 Carlton. You can also tell your insurer you've arranged a tow.
- Ask your insurer where the car should go. We can take it there or hold it until they decide.
Tow costs may be covered by your policy. Your insurer will confirm.
Cheap or quality tow in 2218?
Every tow in 2218 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 Carlton: Kogarah, Allawah, Bexley, Rockdale, Hurstville.
Also in postcode 2218: Allawah. All of 2218 | All St George areas
Carlton is in the Georges River / Bayside (split) council area.
Questions
Can a tilt tray fit into Carlton's narrow streets?
Mostly yes. Sometimes a parked car needs moving or we wait for a gap. Calling ahead helps.
Do you tow unregistered cars from Carlton?
Yes. Unregistered and non-running cars go on the tilt tray, never driven on the road.
Do you do car accident towing in Carlton?
Yes, 24/7. That includes Railway Pde and Carlton Pde. We'll deliver to a smash repairer, an assessor, our yard or home.
Can you tow from Carlton station?
Yes. Tell us exactly where the vehicle is and about any height or access limits.
Which suburbs near Carlton do you cover?
Kogarah, Allawah, Bexley and Rockdale, plus the rest of St George from our Kogarah yard.
How fast can a tow truck get to Carlton?
We don't publish response times. Call 02 9547 0578 for an ETA based on where our trucks are at the time.