Need to book a breakdown tow in Brisbane? TowFast Brisbane transports suitable cars and utes that will not start or should not be driven to your nominated mechanic, tyre shop, auto electrician, home or another accessible destination. Tell us the safe pickup point, where the vehicle needs to go, whether it rolls and steers, and any access restrictions. We check availability and confirm the quote and current truck ETA before dispatch. If you need general safety and location advice first, use our Brisbane car breakdown guide.
Breakdown towing when your car cannot be driven safely
A breakdown tow may be needed when the vehicle will not start, overheats, loses power, has a damaged wheel or tyre, has a steering/suspension issue, or should not be driven to the workshop.
For an urgent pickup, call 0434 869 062 with your safe location, destination and vehicle condition. For a planned workshop delivery, send the breakdown towing details online. We'll confirm availability, price and ETA before dispatch.
Common breakdown jobs
- Car will not start at home, work, a car park or roadside.
- Transport to a mechanic, dealership, tyre shop or auto electrician.
- Overheating, warning lights, loss of power or mechanical failure.
- Flat tyre, damaged wheel, suspension or steering problem.
- Non-running vehicle in a driveway, garage, roadside position or yard.
What to do while arranging a breakdown tow
If your car has stopped unexpectedly, your safety comes first. A tow truck can transport the vehicle once the location is safe and accessible; not every roadside position is suitable for immediate loading.
- If possible, stop in a safe place clear of moving traffic and switch on your hazard lights.
- If there is an immediate danger or an injury, contact emergency services first.
- On a motorway or busy road, stay clear of moving traffic and follow any directions from traffic or emergency authorities.
- Send your exact pickup point, direction of travel, nearest exit or landmark, and any vehicle faults that affect loading.
Access and safety matter
Tell us if the vehicle is in a narrow street, steep driveway, restricted-access property or difficult loading position. On busy roads or motorways, stay away from live traffic and provide the exact location, direction of travel and nearest safe landmark.
Different locations need different information before a truck is sent. See our Brisbane car breakdown guide for the general steps, the heavy-rain and floodwater breakdown guide when weather or water is involved, the Brisbane tunnel breakdown guide for tunnel incidents, and the shopping-centre car-park breakdown guide for structured or restricted parking locations.
What we need before dispatch
Send the pickup and drop-off locations, vehicle make/model, whether it starts, rolls, steers and brakes, whether keys are available, and any access or wheel/tyre issues. These details help us confirm the right truck and quote.
Pricing and where we can take the vehicle
Standard local car towing starts from $165 incl. GST where the vehicle and access are straightforward. Final pricing depends on distance, condition, access, timing and urgency. See our Brisbane towing price guide for the full guide.
Broken-down vehicles can be transported to mechanics, dealerships, workshops, tyre shops, auto electricians, homes or another agreed destination. If the repairer is closed, confirm how the vehicle can be received and where the keys should go before dispatch.
We assess breakdown towing from Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley, Sunnybank, Capalaba, Logan, Ipswich and nearby SEQ suburbs, subject to truck availability and accessible loading. We do not provide accident-scene towing or underground car park recovery.
For urgent work, call 0434 869 062. For scheduled or non-urgent work, request a towing quote online.
Common mechanical breakdowns we tow
Breakdown towing can be needed for overheating, cooling-system faults, starter or charging problems, transmission faults, warning lights, flat batteries that cannot be resolved onsite, tyre or wheel damage, steering faults and vehicles that simply will not restart. We do not need to diagnose the mechanical fault before arranging transport, but we do need to know how the vehicle currently behaves.
Tell us whether the car can roll, steer and brake
The most useful information is whether the vehicle starts, can select neutral, rolls freely, steers, brakes and has usable tyres. A vehicle that will not move at all may need a different loading approach from a car that can be driven a few metres onto the tray. If there are keys, electronic parking-brake issues or locked steering, mention that before dispatch.
Where we can take a broken-down vehicle
Customers commonly choose a mechanic, dealership, tyre shop, home address or another repair facility. If the destination is closed, tell us whether after-hours access or a key drop has been arranged. For planned workshop-to-workshop or dealer movements, see our Vehicle Transport Brisbane service.
Breakdown towing vs roadside assistance
TowFast provides towing and vehicle transport. We are not advertising mobile mechanical repair as part of this service. If the vehicle cannot be driven safely or you have already decided it needs to go to a workshop, we can quote the transport based on the location, destination, condition and access.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide breakdown towing in Brisbane?
Yes. TowFast Brisbane helps with breakdown towing, non-starting vehicle pickup and transport to mechanics, workshops, dealerships, homes and other agreed drop-off locations across Brisbane and South East Queensland by availability.
How quickly can a breakdown tow arrive?
For urgent breakdown jobs, calling is best so we can check live truck availability. We will provide a live ETA based on truck location, traffic, access and current workload before dispatch.
What should I do if my car breaks down?
Move to a safe location if possible, turn on hazard lights, stay clear of traffic and call for towing help if the vehicle cannot be driven safely. If you are on a motorway or busy road, stay behind a barrier where safe and do not stand near traffic.
What details do you need for a breakdown tow?
We need the pickup location, drop-off location, vehicle type, condition, whether it starts, rolls, steers and brakes, whether keys are available, access notes and your best contact number.
Can you tow a car that does not start?
Yes. Non-starting cars can usually be transported, but we need to know whether the vehicle rolls, steers, brakes, has keys and has safe access for loading.
Can you tow my vehicle to a mechanic or workshop?
Yes. TowFast Brisbane can transport broken-down vehicles to mechanics, workshops, dealerships, tyre shops, auto electricians, homes or other agreed drop-off locations.
How much does breakdown towing cost in Brisbane?
Simple local towing jobs can start from $165 including GST where access is easy. The final quote depends on pickup and drop-off locations, distance, vehicle condition, timing and loading difficulty.
Is breakdown towing the same as roadside mechanical assistance?
No. Our service is towing and vehicle transport to an agreed destination; we are not offering mobile mechanical diagnosis or roadside repairs.
Can you recover my car from an underground car park?
No. We do not offer underground car park recovery. Contact us if the vehicle can be safely moved to an accessible above-ground pickup point.