Red Central Towing & Recovery

Red Central Towing & Recovery has built a strong reputation across the Northern Territory, earning a solid 4.8-star Google rating from genuine customer experiences. Based in Alice Springs and operating around the clock, this is the towing outfit to call when you're stranded anywhere from Tennant Creek to Yulara. What sets Red Central apart is their willingness to tackle long-distance recoveries that other operators might pass on. Customers regularly recount stories of breakdowns in remote spots like Trephina Gorge, Erldunda, and near Kings Canyon, with Red Central coming through every time. One driver left Alice at 4am to recover a ute and caravan north of Tennant Creek, while another completed a five-hour journey to Yulara to collect a broken-down vehicle and caravan. Emergency towing in Alice Springs, heavy vehicle recovery across Central Australia, or roadside assistance in the middle of the Territory are all handled with the gear and grit needed to get it sorted. The team handles everything from standard car towing to caravans, 4WDs, and small trucks under ten tonne. They run professional flatbed equipment for vehicle transport and offer on-site repairs when possible. Customers appreciate that Rianna and the crew don't just tow and drop off, they'll help you find a local mechanic or even handle repairs themselves if they can. One traveller had their alternator replaced the same night and their car ready by morning, with pricing described as very fair. As an official Repco Service Partner and AANT Approved Repairer, Red Central also runs a full mechanical workshop for servicing, diesel repairs, air conditioning work, brake and clutch jobs, and 4x4 repairs. They accept cards and mobile payments, and with 24/7 availability, you can reach them any time of day or night. For reliable towing and roadside assistance across Central Australia, locals and travellers alike know to give Red Central a ring.