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Tow Trucks in Cairns QLD

32 towing services4 based here · 28 serve the area★ 4.8 average from 86 reviews

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32 towing services based in or serving Cairns; listings updated 7 Oct 2026.

  1. Based nearby, serving Cairns

    These businesses aren't based in Cairns but list it as a service area.

  2. Cairns Mechanical Workshop

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4, Diesel Mechanics, Caravan Repairs, Towing

    Based in Bungalow QLD · serves Cairns

    4.8 (4 reviews) Directions View profile Credentials listed Serves this area Est. 2014

    Mechanical workshop in Bungalow, QLD for logbook servicing, brake and clutch repairs, truck and bus repairs and inspections.

    • Clutch & brake repairs
    • Truck repairs
    • Logbook servicing

    Based in Bungalow QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens tomorrow 7:30 am

  3. Cairns Mobile Batteries

    Auto Electricians, Mechanics, Towing

    Based in Manunda QLD · serves Cairns

    5.0 (2 reviews) Directions View profile Credentials listed Serves this area Est. 2022

    Mobile battery supplier in Manunda, QLD, fitting car, truck, boat, caravan and machinery batteries and jumpstarts around Cairns.

    • Batteries for Cars
    • 24/7 Mobile Sales & Fitting Service
    • Jumpstart's if that's what is required

    Based in Manunda QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · 24 hours

  4. Newport Recycling

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Towing

    Based in Woree QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Credentials listed Serves this area Est. 1996

    Scrap metal recycler in Woree, QLD, taking copper, brass and aluminium scrap, end-of-life vehicles and skip bins.

    • Copper scrap
    • End of life vehicle scrap metal
    • Public weighbridge

    Based in Woree QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens tomorrow 7:30 am

  5. Anarchycworks

    Mechanics, Towing

    Based in Portsmith QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mechanic and towing business in Portsmith, QLD, serving Cairns and nearby suburbs.

    Based in Portsmith QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens tomorrow 9:00 am

  6. Cairns Auto Works

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4, Tyres, Towing

    Based in Parramatta Park QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2020

    Auto workshop in Parramatta Park, Cairns for logbook servicing, brake repairs, transmissions and wheel alignments.

    • Brake Repairs
    • Log Book Servicing
    • Wheel Alignment

    Based in Parramatta Park QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  7. Major Prestige Auto Care

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Towing

    Based in Portsmith QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mechanic in Portsmith, QLD for oil changes, brake work, electrical diagnostics and air conditioning servicing.

    • Oil change
    • Brake and clutch repairs
    • Exhaust, cooling and engine repairs

    Based in Portsmith QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · 24 hours

  8. Pedders Suspension & Brakes Cairns

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4, Tyres, Diesel Mechanics, Towing

    Based in Cairns City QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Credentials listed Serves this area Est. 1950

    Suspension and brake shop in Cairns City, QLD for suspension repairs, brake repairs, wheel alignments and towbar fitting.

    • Brake Repairs
    • Suspension Repairs
    • Wheel Alignment

    Based in Cairns City QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  9. Weights on Wheels

    Caravan Repairs, Mechanics, Towing

    Based in Bayview Heights QLD · serves Cairns

    View profile Serves this area Est. 2023

    Mobile weighing service in Bayview Heights, Cairns, for caravans, trailers, 4WDs, boats and horse floats.

    • Mobile Vehicle Weighing
    • Caravan Weighing
    • Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) Checks

    Based in Bayview Heights QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens tomorrow 7:00 am

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Choosing towing services in Cairns

Tow trucks for car towing, breakdowns, accident towing, heavy vehicle towing and 4WD recovery. Mechanics Directory lists 32 towing services in Cairns QLD. Listings show the services each business offers, and a rating where there is one.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose between towing services in Cairns?

Ask for the full price before they hook up: the call-out, the distance, any after-hours charge and storage fees. Check they can carry your vehicle, such as a 4WD, a low car or a truck, and that they're licensed where your state requires it. A business that is owner verified on Mechanics Directory has confirmed it runs the listing.

How much does a tow truck cost in Cairns?

It depends on the distance, the vehicle and the time of day. Some crash towing fees are capped by law in Queensland's regulated areas. Ask for the full price, including any storage fees, before the vehicle is loaded.

Do towing services need to be licensed?

Tow truck rules are set by each state and are strictest for accident towing. In Queensland's regulated areas, which include Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Cairns, crash towing is done by accredited operators and drivers and the maximum fees are set by regulation. Breakdown and trade towing are not covered by that scheme. Listings marked "Credentials listed" show a licence, accreditation or membership on the business's profile. We don't check it, so confirm it with whoever issued it.

What should I do if my car breaks down?

Get yourself and your passengers somewhere safe, away from traffic, and turn on your hazard lights. If anyone is hurt or in danger, call Triple Zero (000). If you have roadside assistance or car insurance, check whether it covers towing, then call them or a tow truck.

What does "serves this area" mean?

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