Whether your car has broken down on the side of the road or you’ve returned to find a tow truck about to remove your illegally parked vehicle, you might be wondering: can a car be towed with a person inside? The answer isn’t straightforward. It depends entirely on the towing method being used. In Queensland, […]

Yes, a licensed tow truck can legally tow an unregistered car in Queensland. In most cases you don’t need an Unregistered Vehicle Permit (UVP) if a professional tow truck moves the vehicle on public roads. If you plan to drive the car yourself or tow it behind another vehicle with its wheels on the road,

Technically, yes — you can tow an electric car, but it needs to be done the right way. Do it incorrectly and you risk major damage to your vehicle. In almost all situations, that means using a flatbed tow truck so none of the wheels turn while the vehicle is moving. If you’re unsure, call

In almost all situations you can have your car towed directly to the mechanic of your choice. Whether you’ve broken down at home, at work, or roadside, a professional tow truck can collect your vehicle and deliver it to a workshop you nominate. The same applies to being towed to your preferred panel beater after

These days, most Australians drive automatic cars, so it makes sense that we get asked this question a lot. Unfortunately, there’s no single answer for all vehicles, so the short answer it “maybe”. The only way to know if you can tow your automatic vehicle for sure is to either check your owner’s manual or

All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles are incredibly popular across Australia, especially in SUVs, crossovers, and high-performance cars. But when one breaks down or needs to be moved, many drivers are left scratching their heads and asking the same question: Can you tow an AWD car? The answer is yes — but only if it’s done correctly.

Having your car towed for parking in the wrong place can be a frustrating experience, no matter what led to it. For most, this is a very rare occurrence, happening maybe once or twice in their life. So, when it does happen, it can be hard to know how to deal with it. Since we

Luckily, car accidents aren’t something drivers have to deal with on a regular basis. What that often means is when someone is involved in one, they’re not really sure what to do. There’s a lot of confusion around who to call, when, how to arrange a tow truck and whether or not you’re allowed to

We’ve all locked our keys in the car at some point or another and it can be enough to ruin your day. Locking your keys in the car and having a flat tyre or dead battery? What a mess! This type of scenario can be frustrating but the good news is, it doesn’t have to

If you live or work in an area where parking is limited, you might have to deal with drivers creating their own parking spaces. If they’re parking on your private property though, we have some good news — you can have them towed away! Towing illegally parked cars in Brisbane does come with some legal