“Accident on the Southern Motorway. Towing Christchurch arrived quickly, coordinated with Police, and towed my vehicle to my preferred panel beater. Excellent service in a stressful situation.”
— James T.
Hornby
24/7 emergency towing in Riccarton. Average 18 min response. Riccarton is Christchurch's main retail hub anchored by Westfield Riccarton — the South Island's largest shopping centre — and a major student population near UC.
24/7 — dispatched immediately across Canterbury.
03 244 0065Call Now — We Answer 24/7 Call for TowingNeed a tow truck in Riccarton? Towing Christchurch provides 24/7 emergency towing across Riccarton and all of the Central Christchurch. Average response time: 18 min.
Riccarton is Christchurch's main retail hub anchored by Westfield Riccarton — the South Island's largest shopping centre — and a major student population near UC.
Callout from $85 plus approx $3.50–5/km. Quote before dispatch. EFTPOS and cash accepted. See our pricing guide.
Local landmarks include Westfield Riccarton, Riccarton Road, University of Canterbury.
Real reviews from Christchurch and Canterbury drivers who needed a tow.
“Accident on the Southern Motorway. Towing Christchurch arrived quickly, coordinated with Police, and towed my vehicle to my preferred panel beater. Excellent service in a stressful situation.”
— James T.
Hornby
“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.