Electric vehicles are becoming a normal part of Melbourne traffic, which also means tow truck operators are dealing with more Teslas, BYDs, Polestars and other EVs after breakdowns and accidents. Australia passed 500,000 battery electric vehicles on the road in September 2026, according to the Electric Vehicle Council, while battery EVs represented around 24.9% of […]
A large pothole can turn an ordinary freeway trip into an expensive problem in seconds. That became very clear on the Princes Freeway near Bunyip in August 2026, when up to 30 vehicles were reportedly forced off the road after hitting large potholes following heavy rain. According to ABC News, drivers reported damaged tyres and […]
A car accident is stressful enough without having to work out towing fees at the side of the road. You may be wondering whether the first eight kilometres are included, why an after-hours fee has appeared, or whether the price quoted by a towing company is regulated. From 1 July 2026, updated accident towing charges […]
When a crash happens on a quiet suburban street, towing is usually fairly straightforward. A truck arrives, the vehicle is loaded, and traffic can often move around the scene. Freeway accidents are different. On roads like the M80 Ring Road, Princes Freeway, Monash Freeway, Eastern Freeway and West Gate Freeway, one incident can turn into […]
Getting back to where you parked and finding an empty space is a rough feeling. For a few seconds, most people think the car has been stolen. Then comes the second thought: was it towed? In Melbourne, cars can be towed for several reasons, including parking in a clearway, stopping in a tow away zone, […]
If you drive in Victoria, there is one road rule that is easy to miss but very important: when you see flashing lights on the roadside, you may need to slow down to 40km/h. This is Road Rule 79A, and since 1 July 2025, it has applied not only to emergency vehicles, but also to […]
If your car suddenly stops on the side of the road, it is easy to think all towing is the same. A truck turns up, your car goes on the back, and you get it moved somewhere safe. But in Melbourne, there is an important difference between accident towing and breakdown towing. Knowing the difference […]
Accident towing in Victoria is facing a real cost squeeze. The issue is not only about what drivers pay after a crash. It is also about whether towing operators can keep trucks on the road, staff available and response times steady when accidents block busy roads. In March 2026, Victoria updated regulated accident towing charges. […]
Melbourne weather can change quickly. A clear morning can turn into heavy rain by the afternoon, and roads that look manageable can become slippery, flooded, or unsafe within minutes. For drivers, wet weather is not just an inconvenience. It changes braking distance, tyre grip, visibility, steering control, and the way a disabled vehicle should be […]
If you have been comparing car towing Melbourne services in 2026, you have probably noticed one frustrating thing straight away. Two towing jobs that look similar can come back with very different prices. That is because towing in Melbourne is not one single product. A crash tow in metropolitan Melbourne follows one pricing framework, while […]
