Handy Tow
7 Vickers St, Edmonton, Queensland, 4869.0
“Tropical North Queensland's professional towing service”

Why Choose Handy Tow?
Customers praise Handy Tow for fast turnaround times and fair pricing, backed by over 25 years in business across Far North Queensland. The experienced team handles everything from standard vehicles to heavy plant and machinery, with a strong track record of reliable, friendly service that keeps clients returning year after year.
About Handy Tow
Services
- Vehicle recovery
- Classic car towing
- Breakdown recovery
- Storage of repossession vehicles and equipment
- Container transport
- Plant and machinery towing
- Farming equipment towing
- Forklifts and scissor lifts towing
- Boat and caravan towing
- Storage services
- Accident recovery
What Customers Say on Google
“Got a quote within 5 minutes and the car was dropped off at home just 2 hours later—efficient service that exceeded expectations.”
“Fair pricing combined with friendly, helpful staff makes this a reliable choice for vehicle transport and towing across the region.”
“Working with the team for over 12 years; Sonya and Shaun are attentive to detail and deliver consistently great service.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Handy Tow
Absolutely. Handy Tow has handled interstate vehicle transport for over 25 years, and locals we've spoken to report successful long-haul jobs including a BMW shipped from Sydney to Cairns. Their flatbed carriers handle new and classic cars safely over distances stretching well beyond their Ingham-to-Cooktown service corridor. Quotes come through quickly — we've heard of customers receiving estimates within five minutes and having vehicles delivered to their doorstep within hours of collection.
Sonya and Shaun are the key operators behind Handy Tow's reliable service. Businesses and private customers in the Cairns region consistently tell us that Sonya and Shaun never miss a detail, whether coordinating car carrier drop-offs from the Gold Coast or scheduling machinery transport to Georgetown. Their hands-on approach has built strong working relationships with local clients over more than a decade, and their friendly, efficient style is a hallmark of the operation.
They do. Handy Tow is known locally for fast turnaround — we've heard of customers receiving a quote within five minutes and having their car delivered to their home just two hours later. Their trained team and flatbed equipment enable quick response for breakdown recovery, accident recovery, and vehicle relocations across Edmonton, Cairns, and out to the Atherton Tablelands. Same-day service is standard for most jobs within their core coverage area.
Yes, and it's a speciality. Handy Tow hauls plant machinery, forklifts, scissor lifts, and farming equipment across Tropical North Queensland, including remote stretches out to Georgetown and the Atherton Tablelands. Their 25 years of experience means they understand the logistics of moving heavy, oversized loads on rural roads. The team is fully insured and equipped with the right gear to secure and transport machinery safely, whether it's a tractor or a container.
Handy Tow offers dedicated storage services for repossession vehicles and equipment, backed by full insurance and a secure facility in Edmonton. Locals we've spoken to highlight fair pricing and a professional, no-fuss approach. Their storage capability complements their towing and recovery services, making them a practical choice for finance companies, insurers, and repo agents needing a reliable holding yard. Shaun and Sonya maintain tight coordination, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks during handovers or collections.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 418 873 987
- Address
- 7 Vickers St, Edmonton, Queensland, 4869.0
How Handy Tow Compares
in Cairns
12 reviews on Google
Long Distance — 1 of 2 in Cairns
Flatbed — 1 of 3 in Cairns
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9am-3pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-3pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-3pm
- Thursday
- 9am-3pm
- Friday
- 9am-3pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Cairns region, Atherton Tablelands, Ingham to Cooktown, Georgetown
- Certifications
- Fully trained and certified team, Fully insured
- Years in Business
- 25+
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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