“Campervan breakdown near Akaroa on Banks Peninsula. Remote location but they came out, had the right heavy equipment, and got us sorted. Lifesavers for our holiday.”
— Mel & Tom
Akaroa
24/7 emergency towing in Islington. Average 25 min response. Islington is a western industrial suburb on the Main South Road and SH1 south corridor, with significant logistics and manufacturing operations.
24/7 — dispatched immediately across Canterbury.
03 244 0065Call Now — We Answer 24/7 Call for TowingNeed a tow truck in Islington? Towing Christchurch provides 24/7 emergency towing across Islington and all of the West Christchurch. Average response time: 25 min.
Islington is a western industrial suburb on the Main South Road and SH1 south corridor, with significant logistics and manufacturing operations.
Callout from $85 plus approx $3.50–5/km. Quote before dispatch. EFTPOS and cash accepted. See our pricing guide.
Local landmarks include Main South Road SH1, Islington Industrial, Hornby.
Real reviews from Christchurch and Canterbury drivers who needed a tow.
“Campervan breakdown near Akaroa on Banks Peninsula. Remote location but they came out, had the right heavy equipment, and got us sorted. Lifesavers for our holiday.”
— Mel & Tom
Akaroa
“Broke down on SH73 approaching Arthur's Pass at 10pm. Towing Christchurch answered immediately and had a truck there in under an hour. Professional, experienced with the alpine road, and genuinely reassuring. Couldn't be more grateful.”
— David M.
Arthur's Pass
“Car broken down in Riccarton. They were at my location in 22 minutes — fastest response I've ever experienced. Transparent pricing, great driver, professional all round.”
— Sarah K.
Riccarton
Standard Christchurch towing: callout from $85, then approx $3.50–$5/km. Local tow under 10km: $85–$130. Arthur’s Pass SH73 alpine recovery: from $180. See our pricing page.
Christchurch city average: 15–25 minutes. Banks Peninsula: 25–45 minutes depending on location. Arthur’s Pass: 60–90 minutes. Realistic ETA given when you call.
Yes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including all public holidays. Canterbury ski season and summer tourism create busy after-hours periods.
Yes. We are Christchurch’s dedicated SH73 Arthur’s Pass recovery specialists with appropriate equipment for the alpine road’s conditions and gradient.
Yes. Lyttelton, Sumner, Governor’s Bay, and Akaroa all covered. Note that Akaroa is 84km from Christchurch — response time approximately 75 minutes.
Yes. Rolleston, Lincoln, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, and all surrounding Canterbury communities are covered.
Yes. Canterbury’s tourism economy and alpine roads generate significant campervan and motorhome breakdowns. We carry appropriate heavy equipment year-round.
24/7 emergency towing across Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Selwyn, Waimakariri, and Arthur’s Pass.