Gold Coast tow truck services are the ones you call when your car doesn’t move. This guide will help you pick the right team and provide you with clear steps and local advice for Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Southport and Robina.
Quick facts about tow truck services on the Gold Coast
- Local companies run 24/7 call-outs all across the Gold Coast.
- You can pick flatbed towing for prestige cars and wheel lift for simple cars.
- Many firms list depots in Mermaid Beach, Currumbin, Carrara and Molendinar.
Find the right Gold Coast tow truck for you
- Call the number on your insurance or the roadside club first. You should have the number saved in your mobile phone.
- Ask if they handle accident recovery and ask whether they have a tilt tray for low clearance cars.
- Confirm local depot locations, response times and get a clear price for distance and waiting time.
- Find a local provider because they can get to you faster. They also know about the roads and low-access garages.
- If you are in Broadbeach or Coolangatta, you want someone who works there every week.
What to ask on the phone?
- When you call the service, get to know if they are open 24/7 and what kind of truck they will send, whether a flatbed or a wheel lift.
- Inquire about the nearest depot and find out if your insurer covers this.
- Always write your name and callback number down. If you have a tow truck membership, call that number first.
Types of towing services
- Flatbed and tilt tray are best for luxury cars, low clearance and safe transport.
- Wheel lifts are faster for short moves and roadside pickups.
- Trucks, buses and machinery require heavy lift.
- For accident recovery, you need to call crews with winches and traffic control clear.
If you own a prestige model or are parked in an underground garage, ask for a tilt tray.
If you need help moving a truck or an excavator, pick a heavy-duty team.
A quick checklist
- Keep a safe distance from the traffic, switch on hazard lights and set your parking brake.
- If you are in an accident, follow police or emergency instructions.
- Avoid signing anything you don’t understand and ask for a receipt and job number.
- If your car is insured, call the insurer before authorising costly private towing. Some insurers have preferred providers and fixed rates.
- Members of the roadside club can use their dispatch because it cuts down costs and speeds up the response.
- To protect your car during the towing, remove valuables and personal items, and lock the glove box if you can.
A professional team will secure the vehicle properly. However, if you have specific concerns such as modified suspensions, oversized tyres, or an aftermarket body kit, point them out.
Avoid going for a low-priced towing because it can damage your car and is a bad bargain. Find companies that list certification, fleets and insurance.
There are several local providers with years of experience and depot addresses on their pages.
Call these numbers
- RACQ, or the Roadside Club, is first for members.
- Local Gold Coast Tow companies with depots in Mermaid Beach and Currumbin.
- Independent operators for trade and recovery from accidents.
- Go through the Yellow Pages or the local directory for alternatives.
With a clear plan, you can ask questions and pick the right truck. Save the number of Gold Coast’s tow trucks for emergencies.
