“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
24/7 emergency towing in Templeton. Average 28 min response. Templeton is a rural community west of Christchurch on the Canterbury Plains, at the junction of the SH73 alpine corridor toward Arthur's Pass.
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03 244 0065Call Now — We Answer 24/7 Call for TowingNeed a tow truck in Templeton? Towing Christchurch provides 24/7 emergency towing across Templeton and all of the West Christchurch. Average response time: 28 min.
Templeton is a rural community west of Christchurch on the Canterbury Plains, at the junction of the SH73 alpine corridor toward Arthur's Pass.
Callout from $85 plus approx $3.50–5/km. Quote before dispatch. EFTPOS and cash accepted. See our pricing guide.
Local landmarks include Templeton Road, West Melton, Kirwee.
Real reviews from Christchurch and Canterbury drivers who needed a tow.
“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
“Needed a long distance tow from Christchurch to Dunedin. Great price, vehicle arrived in perfect condition, and communication throughout was exceptional.”
— Amanda R.
Christchurch CBD
“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
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.