Reliable tow truck company in Whanganui for timely, safe vehicle recovery and assistance.

Wanganui Towing is a trusted provider of comprehensive towing and recovery services across the Whanganui region and beyond. Since its inception in 2004, the business has grown to become a key player in the local towing industry, known for its reliability, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Offering 24/7 emergency services, Wanganui Towing is the go-to solution for everything from roadside assistance to long-haul transport.

As the only certified AA contractor in the area, Wanganui Towing provides round-the-clock roadside assistance, handling everything from flat tires and dead batteries to lockouts and mechanical failures. The team also collaborates closely with the NZ Police, assisting with accident recoveries and stolen vehicle retrieval. Additionally, Wanganui Towing is a Tesla-authorized towing company, equipped with flatbed trucks specifically designed to transport Tesla vehicles safely. We offer specialised support with addressing Tesla battery issues, mechanical failures or lockouts.

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Meet Rowan Massey - owner-operator of Wanganui Towing

Rowan Massey, the dedicated owner-operator of Wanganui Towing, took over the business in May 2019 from Tony & Carolyn Swain, who had founded the company. Rowan's journey in the towing industry began at just 17 years old with Wanganui Towing, giving him a wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge.

Rowan is supported by a skilled team of qualified towing and salvage drivers, ensuring that every job is handled with the utmost care and expertise, whether it's a simple tow or a complex recovery operation.

Wide range of services from emergency towing after accidents to salvage and impounding vehicles

Wanganui Towing offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the diverse needs of its clients.

24-hour towing service
Post accident towing and roadside / breakdown assistance
Car recovery and salvage towing
Vehicle impounding and stolen car recovery
Crane recovery assistance
Long haul towing and vehicle transport (e.g. classic cars, commercial vehicles, caravans)
Vehicle storage

The business today - we have specialised equipment for every situation

Wanganui Towing is now based at a spacious and well-equipped location at 1 Liffiton Street, and our fleet of branded trucks and utes are fully equipped for breakdown assistance, long-haul trucking, and more.

Specialist Assistance Vehicles: Equipped with everything needed to assist with a range of issues including flat tires, flat batteries, lockouts, mechanical issues, and minor accidents.

Slide Deck Trucks (Flat Beds): Ideal for transporting vehicles that have been in an accident or experienced major damage. The vehicle is transported completely off the ground, preventing further damage.

Cradle Trucks (Hook Trucks): These trucks lift two wheels off the ground, making them suitable for vehicles that need to be towed short distances.

Dolly Wheels: Used in conjunction with cradle trucks to lift all wheels off the ground when necessary, ensuring safe and secure transport.

Crane Boom: Allows expert recovery assistance for vehicles that are tipped-over, wrecked, or in hard-to-reach places, ensuring safe and efficient retrieval.

No matter the size or type of vehicle, from cars and utes to motorbikes and large transport trucks, we have the right equipment and expertise to handle your towing needs.

Five reasons to choose Wanganui Towing

24/7

We provide 24/7 emergency services for all vehicle types, ensuring you’re never stranded, whether it’s a flat tyre, flat battery, lockout, or accident.

Reliable assistance

Our comprehensive breakdown assistance means we’ll either fix your vehicle on the spot or tow it to your preferred location, offering you immediate peace of mind..

Expertise

We assist the police with accident recovery and stolen vehicle retrieval, even from challenging locations like rivers and hillsides, showcasing our expertise in difficult recoveries.

Long haul specialists

We specialise in the long-haul transport of classic cars, caravans, and dealership vehicles, delivering them safely across the Lower North Island to Taupo with meticulous route planning. (We can collaborate with other reputable tow companies for longer distances.)

Professionals

Our team of experienced and professional tow truck operators is trained to handle a wide variety of towing and salvage operations, using a late-model fleet of well-equipped trucks and vans for reliable service.

Breakdown & long haul towing | Recovery & salvage | 24/7 call out

Based in Whanganui | Long haul transport - Lower/Central North Island