When your car stops on the Monash Freeway, Dandenong Rd/Princes Hwy, North Rd, Warrigal Rd or Springvale Rd, you don’t want fluff—you want a safe, fast tow from a local team that knows the lanes, exits and peak-hour patterns. This guide explains exactly what to do, how towing works in Melbourne, and how We Tow Anything can help—24/7—across the south-east and the CBD.
Need a tow right now? Call us on +61 447 119 564 or book a tow online.
What to do if you break down on the Monash Freeway (M1) or EastLink (M3)
- Pull over safely into the emergency lane or the nearest exit if you can do so safely.
- Hazards on, bonnet up to signal distress; everyone stands well away from traffic.
- Call a tow truck: +61 447 119 564. Tell us:
- Freeway name + nearest exit/overpass (e.g., “M1 near Warrigal Rd exit, outbound”).
- Direction of travel (toward City / Dandenong).
- Vehicle type and drivetrain (AWD/RWD/FWD), any lowered/clearance issues.
- Your destination (home, workshop, panel beater).
- Wait behind the barrier until your tow truck arrives.
- We’ll load and secure your vehicle and transport it to your requested drop-off.
We are a towing company only—no jump-starts or lockouts. If the car won’t go, we’ll tow it quickly and safely.
Why choose We Tow Anything for towing in Melbourne
- Local coverage that matches where you drive: CBD, inner south, and the south-east corridors. See the full list on our Areas We Serve page.
- All major tow types: car towing in Melbourne, premium flatbed towing, prestige vehicle towing, light vehicle towing, small van towing, caravan towing, machinery transport around Melbourne, long-distance towing across Victoria, and true emergency towing 24/7.
- Hyper-local expertise: We operate daily around Chadstone Shopping Centre, Monash University (Clayton), Oakleigh/Oakleigh East/Oakleigh South, Huntingdale, Notting Hill, Hughesdale, Murrumbeena, Carnegie, Glen Waverley and Clayton—exactly where Monash commuters get stuck most.
- Transparent, helpful service: Read about us, our trucks and standards on About Us and see all services at Towing Services.
Where we tow most around the south-east (with quick access routes)
- Chadstone & Malvern East — Access via Dandenong Rd/Princes Hwy and Warrigal Rd. Great for fast response to Chadstone Shopping Centre car parks (low-clearance gear available).
- Oakleigh, Oakleigh East, Oakleigh South & Huntingdale — Close to North Rd, Ferntree Gully Rd and Princes Hwy.
- Clayton & Notting Hill — Near Wellington Rd and Blackburn Rd; ideal when you’re stuck near Monash University or the M1-M3 interchange.
- Hughesdale, Murrumbeena & Carnegie — Rapid arrival via Dandenong Rd and North Rd.
We also run trucks through inner-city areas and western/northern growth corridors. If you’re closer to these suburbs, you’re covered too:
- Inner city: Melbourne CBD towing, Southbank, Docklands, Port Melbourne.
- Inner south: South Yarra towing, St Kilda towing.
- Inner north: Carlton, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Brunswick, Preston, Essendon, Box Hill.
- West & north: Footscray, Werribee, Point Cook, Caroline Springs, Craigieburn.
- South-east corridor: Dandenong towing, and suburbs around Springvale, Noble Park and Keysborough.
Towing services we provide in Melbourne (no roadside assistance)
We’re a towing-only operator. That means professional transport of your vehicle—no jump-starts, tyre changes or lockouts. Our core towing options:
- Breakdown & accident towing — point-to-point transport to your mechanic, dealership or panel shop. See our Emergency Towing in Melbourne.
- Premium flatbed towing — perfect for all-wheel drive, low/modified and prestige vehicles. Learn more: Premium Flatbed Towing.
- Prestige & classic car towing — enclosed straps, soft ties and careful loading: Prestige Car Towing Melbourne.
- Light vehicle & small van towing — courier vans, utes and city run-abouts: Light Vehicle Towing and Small Van Towing.
- Caravan & trailer towing — relocations and breakdown recovery: Caravan Towing Melbourne.
- Machinery transport — small plant and equipment for builders and tradies: Machinery Transport Melbourne.
- Long-distance towing across Victoria & interstate corridors: Long-Distance Towing.
If you’re not sure which option fits, call +61 447 119 564 and we’ll advise the right truck and gear.
How towing works with us (step-by-step)
- Call or book — Phone +61 447 119 564, use Book Now or get an instant towing quote.
- We confirm the plan — pickup exact location, safe loading spot, and your preferred drop-off (home, dealership, panel beater).
- Dispatch — nearest truck heads your way. On the M1/M3 we’ll use the next safe gap, ramp or emergency lane to stage the load.
- Load & secure — soft straps, wheel nets, skates/dollies for low-clearance, and flatbed tie-downs for AWD/RWD.
- Transport & unload — you get SMS/phone updates as we head to your destination.
Pricing—what affects the cost of a tow in Melbourne?
- Pickup & drop-off distance (including tolls where applicable)
- Vehicle type/weight (e.g., small car vs. loaded small van vs. plant)
- Access (basement/low clearance, blocked wheels, off-road retrieval, after-hours)
- Urgency (immediate dispatch vs. scheduled)
For a clear number now, request a quick towing quote or call +61 447 119 564.
Hyper-local examples (real Melbourne scenarios we handle daily)
- Chadstone SC basement: Low-clearance sedan towed to a mechanic in Carnegie using flatbed and skates—no bumper damage.
- Clayton M1 shoulder: Small van towed to Notting Hill industrial estate during peak; loaded from the emergency lane with traffic management.
- Huntingdale to South Yarra: Prestige AWD delivered to a dealership via Dandenong Rd → Punt Rd, using soft straps and flatbed.
- Oakleigh East apartment: Car stuck in P-lock; we performed a controlled neutral release and flatbed tow to Murrumbeena workshop.
Planning a tow today? Here’s the fastest way to get help
- Call +61 447 119 564 with your nearest exit/landmark and desired drop-off.
- Or jump straight to Book Now.
- Want to talk first? Use our Contact Us form.
- New to us? Learn more about We Tow Anything on our homepage and About Us.
Related Melbourne pages you might need
- General towing services overview: All Towing Services in Melbourne.
- City & bayside: Southbank towing, Docklands towing, Port Melbourne towing, St Kilda tow truck, South Yarra tow truck.
- Inner north: Carlton towing, Richmond towing, Fitzroy towing, Collingwood towing, Brunswick tow truck, Preston tow truck.
- Growth corridors: Dandenong towing, Werribee towing, Point Cook towing, Caroline Springs towing, Craigieburn towing, Essendon towing, Box Hill towing, Footscray towing, Melbourne CBD tow truck.
FAQs
Do you provide roadside assistance like jump-starts?
No—we’re towing specialists. If your car won’t go, we’ll tow it safely to your chosen destination.
Can you tow lowered or prestige vehicles?
Yes. We use premium flatbeds, soft straps and skates. See our premium flatbed service and prestige car towing.
What if I’m stuck on the Monash Freeway or EastLink?
Call +61 447 119 564 immediately. Tell us the nearest exit/overpass and which way you’re heading. We’ll dispatch the right truck and stage the load from a safe location.
Do you tow from apartment basements and shopping-centre car parks?
Yes—every day. We bring low-clearance gear and coordinate loading at safe points. Common jobs include Chadstone SC and inner-city basements.
How soon can you arrive in the south-east?
It depends on traffic, but we’re regularly near Chadstone, Oakleigh, Clayton, Huntingdale, Notting Hill, Hughesdale, Murrumbeena and Carnegie, so ETAs are usually short.
Quick CTAs
- Call now: +61 447 119 564
- Book online: Book a tow in Melbourne
- Compare options: All towing services • Get a quote • Contact We Tow Anything