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Towing guides for Victorian drivers
Plain advice for when your vehicle stops: staying safe, who to call, what a tow costs and which truck you need. If you need a tow right now, book a 24/7 tow.
What to do when your car breaks down on a Melbourne freeway
Where to stop, when to get out of the car, who to call, and how to sort out a tow once you're out of danger.
Read the guideCostHow much does a tow truck cost in Victoria?
Why breakdown tows have no set price, what pushes a quote up or down, and the questions to ask before you say yes.
Read the guide24/7 towingHow 24/7 towing works when you need a tow at 2am
What 24/7 really means, how to stay safe while you wait, and where the car should go when the workshop is shut.
Read the guideTow trucksTilt tray, flatbed or hook and chain: which tow truck do you need?
What each type of tow truck does, which one suits your car, AWD, EV, motorbike or truck, and what to tell the operator.
Read the guideHow it worksHow to book a tow without ringing around
Step by step, how a RoadM8 booking works: your request, operators' quotes, card payment, live tracking and PIN handover.
Read the guideRegional VictoriaBreaking down in regional Victoria when help is far away and reception is poor
Where to stop, why to stay with the car, how calling 000 works with weak signal, and how to get a tow a long way from town.
Read the guideCostNeed a tow without roadside membership? Your options in Victoria
Check what cover you already have, then weigh up joining on the spot against paying for a single tow.
Read the guideTow trucksTowing an electric car in Victoria: what to know before the truck arrives
Why most EVs need a flatbed, what the owner's manual says, what to tell the operator, and what to do if you've run out of charge.
Read the guideAfter a crashWho tows your car after a crash in Victoria?
Accident towing has its own rules in Victoria: who to call, what you sign, your rights and what it can cost.
Read the guideFor businessA breakdown plan for rental and fleet managers
A simple one-page plan: who drivers call, safety first, approved drop-offs, the right truck for each vehicle, and what to record.
Read the guideInsuranceDoes car insurance cover towing?
Often after a crash or storm, usually not for a breakdown. How to check your policy before you pay for a tow.
Read the guideBreakdownsHow long does a tow truck take to arrive?
There's no honest single number. What decides the wait, how to shorten it, and what to do if it drags on.
Read the guideChoosing a towHow to choose a tow truck company, and what to ask the driver
What to check before you say yes, the warning signs to watch for, and the questions to ask when the truck arrives.
Read the guideSafetyHow to stay safe while you wait for a tow truck
Where to wait, when to stay in the car, what to do at night or with kids, and who to call if things change.
Read the guideCostHow much does a tow truck cost in Melbourne?
What operators publish, what's different about towing in Melbourne, and how to compare real quotes for your own trip.
Read the guideRulesAbandoned car in Victoria: who can tow it away?
Who deals with an abandoned car on a road or on private land, what councils can do, and how to move your own unregistered car.
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