24/7 towing across Canberra
and surrounds.
HM Towing & Scrap is a local, owner-run tilt-tray service covering every suburb of Canberra and the surrounding region. Everything — services, live pricing, bookings and contact — is right here on this page.
- Live price on screen — no callback
- One driver, one truck, straight answers
- Open 24 hours, every day of the year
- Late-model flatbed, fully insured
- Cash in your hand for scrap vehicles
- Trusted across the ACT and NSW border
One truck. Every job.
From a quick local tow to interstate transport and scrap removal — HM Towing & Scrap is set up for whatever Canberra throws at us.
24/7 Vehicle Towing
Cars, 4WDs, bikes, vans and light commercial — towed safely across Canberra any hour of the day or night. Phone rings, we answer.
- Local & long-distance tows
- Accident & breakdown recovery
- Tilt-tray flatbed equipment
Interstate Vehicle Transport
Moving a car interstate? We haul project cars, prestige vehicles, auction wins and everyday runners between Canberra and the east coast.
- Canberra ↔ Sydney, Melbourne
- Newcastle, Wollongong & surrounds
- Door-to-door delivery
Cash for Used & Scrap Cars
We buy used, damaged, unregistered and dead cars. Fair cash offer on the phone, free pickup, paid the moment we load.
- Used, damaged & non-runners
- Free removal Canberra-wide
- Deregistration handled
Shipping Container Towing
10ft and 20ft shipping containers moved, delivered and swapped on site with tilt-tray equipment. Residential and commercial.
- Site delivery & swaps
- Access sorted up front
- Fully insured hauls
Machinery & Equipment
Machinery, mowers, forklifts, go-karts, building supplies — if it fits on the deck and needs moving, we'll shift it.
- Heavy & oversized items
- Tilt-tray loading
- Trade & private jobs
Trade Towing
Predictable pricing and priority dispatch for mechanics, workshops and dealerships. Set up an account and skip the small talk.
- Workshop & dealership transfers
- Account & repeat-job pricing
- Priority dispatch
Roadside Assistance
Flat tyre, dead battery, keys locked in the car, empty tank — the everyday roadside stuff, sorted so you can keep moving.
- Jumpstarts & flat tyres
- Lockouts & fuel delivery
- Minor mechanical help
Not sure what you need? Just call.
0401 281 059Get your tow price in seconds.
Enter your pickup, drop-off and vehicle details. We'll calculate the driving distance and give you an instant estimate.
Instant quotes cover Canberra, Queanbeyan, Yass, Murrumbateman and Bungendore. Outside those areas? Call or text 0401 281 059 for a price.
Fast, fair, no obligation.
- 01Enter both addresses and your car details.
- 02We calculate real driving distance and price instantly.
- 03Happy with the price? Call to lock in same-day pickup.
We buy used cars.
Cash. Same day.
Running or not, registered or not, wheels or no wheels — if it's a car and it's got a VIN we're interested. Straight cash offer on the phone, free pickup across Canberra, paid the moment the car rolls onto the truck.
Cars — running or not.
Every day we buy cars other buyers won't touch. Missing wheels, no engine, no cat — bring it on. We've almost certainly seen worse this week.
Skip the tyre-kickers.
Private sale drama is exhausting — no-shows, lowballs, weekend inspections that go nowhere. Sell it to us in one phone call instead.
- Straight offer on the phone — no back-and-forth
- No listing fees, ads, or Marketplace tyre-kickers
- No test drives, no strangers at your house
- We come to you — home, work, mechanic, panel shop
- Paid in full before we tow it away
Three steps. Cash in hand.
Tell us about the car
Make, model, year, rego status and rough condition. Photos speed it up.
Lock in the price
We quote on the spot. If it works, we book a pickup — usually same day.
We pick up & pay
We arrive, do a quick look-over, hand you the cash and load the car.
What actually moves the number.
No mystery formula. Here's what we look at when we quote your car.
Make, model & year
Popular models with strong parts demand quote higher than old, obscure vehicles.
Condition & completeness
Complete cars with wheels, cat, battery and panels are worth more than picked-over shells.
Location & access
Easy suburban pickups cost us less, which means more money back to you.
Common questions.
Do I need the registration papers?
Not the end of the world if you don't. As long as you're the owner and can show ID, we can usually still buy it and sort the deregistration for you.
What if I've lost the keys?
No keys, no problem. We tow it flat — we don't need to start it.
The car doesn't run — will you still buy it?
Yes. Non-runners are our bread and butter. Just tell us where it's parked and how tight the access is.
Do I need to be there for pickup?
Ideally yes, so we can hand you the cash and grab a signature. If that's impossible, call us — we'll figure something out.
How fast can you come?
Most Canberra pickups happen same day or next morning. Call early if you need a specific window.
Do you buy trucks and vans?
Light trucks, utes and vans — yes. For anything bigger, give us a call first and we'll be straight with you.
Got a car to sell?
One call, fair price, gone today.
Shipping containers, delivered on the deck.
Need a container moved, dropped on a site or shuffled across town? We move 10ft and 20ft shipping containers with tilt-tray gear and a driver who's placed a lot of boxes exactly where the customer wanted them.
Sizes, sites, situations.
If it's a shipping container and it needs to be somewhere else, we can usually help.
Please note: we only tow 10ft and 20ft containers.
Placed properly. First go.
Access sorted
Send photos of the driveway or gate. We'll tell you honestly whether it fits before you commit.
Right gear
Tilt-tray loading — no crane bookings, no waiting on a second contractor.
Fully insured
If it's on the deck it's our responsibility until it's on your ground.
Before you call.
Have these details ready
- Container size (10 or 20 ft) and whether it's empty or loaded.
- Pickup and drop addresses plus rough access at both ends.
- Preferred day and window — we'll confirm what's realistic.
Access matters
A tilt-tray needs room to reverse, drop the deck and slide the container off cleanly. Overhead wires, low branches, soft lawns, tight gates and steep driveways all change what's possible. A couple of quick photos usually saves everyone a wasted trip.
Send your details, then call or text to lock it in.
Fill in the form so we've got your job on record — but to finalise a tow or cash-for-cars pickup you must call or text 0401 281 059. Nothing is booked until we've spoken.
Two quick steps.
- 1Send your details through this form — takes 60 seconds. We get an email straight away.
- 2Call or text 0401 281 059 to lock in the job, agree on price and confirm the pickup time.
You call.
The owner answers.
HM Towing & Scrap is a locally owned, owner-operated towing and vehicle removal service based in Canberra. No call centres, no middlemen — just the person who drives the truck.
Built on showing up.
Tradies, families and locals deserve a tow operator that picks up the phone, gives an honest price, and shows up when promised.
Today we run 24/7 across Canberra and surrounding areas, handling everything from quick suburban tows to interstate vehicle transport and same-day scrap removal — all with the same hands-on, owner-driven care from day one.
Four promises. Every job.
Always on call
24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Fully insured
Your vehicle is in safe, professional hands.
Honest pricing
Up-front quotes. No hidden fees. Ever.
Local first
Canberra-based and proud of it.
Ready when you are.
0401 281 059Get a tow.
Get a quote.
Fastest way to reach us is a phone call — we answer 24/7. For quotes or scrap-car pickups, drop us a message and we'll get straight back.
Truck's warm. Phone's on.
Ring HM Towing & Scrap and we'll point the Hino your way.