Murphy's Crash & Towing Service

4.6(22)

LOT 2104 Goldsworthy St, Kadina, South Australia, 5554.0

Professional smash repairs and towing services on the Yorke Peninsula

Roadside AssistanceHeavy VehiclesAccident Towing

Why Choose Murphy's Crash & Towing Service?

Customers consistently praise Murphy's for old-fashioned customer service, reliability, and quality workmanship across 52 years in the Kadina area. With a 24-hour towing service covering the entire Yorke Peninsula and the ability to handle crash repairs on vehicles ranging from cars to caravans, Murphy's delivers dependable roadside assistance and restoration.

About Murphy's Crash & Towing Service

Murphy's Crash & Towing Service has been looking after Yorke Peninsula motorists since 1972, operating from their Kadina workshop as a trusted family business for over five decades. With a solid 4.6-star Google rating from 22 reviews, they've built a reputation for quality crash repairs, panel beating, and reliable towing across the region, serving everywhere from Wallaroo and Moonta to Ardrossan, Maitland, and Port Broughton. When it comes to accident towing and smash repairs in Kadina, locals know where to turn. One customer who hit a couple of kangaroos praised the team for providing accurate timeframes and delivering exactly when promised, describing them as a great crash repairer with friendly staff and owners. For emergency towing, chassis straightening, spray painting, or panel work for cars, trucks, motorbikes, or motor homes, they've got the gear and the know-how to get it sorted. Beyond collision work, Murphy's handles roadside assistance including windscreen repair and fitting, one grateful customer gave them a massive thank you for the excellent job fixing their windscreen and getting one in quickly. They've even tackled specialty jobs like repairing and repainting the fibreglass front of a Heritage Glen caravan, showing their versatility with heavy vehicles and caravans. Their 24-hour towing service means help is available when you need it most, and with modern workshop facilities that include wheelchair-accessible parking and entry, plus convenient payment options, they make the whole process straightforward. Open on Saturdays until midday, Murphy's continues the old-fashioned service their family name is known for across the Yorke Peninsula.

Services

  • Crash repairs
  • Panel beating
  • Spray painting
  • Window and side window repair
  • Chassis straightening
  • Towing
  • 24-hour towing service

Brands Serviced

Motor bikesCarsTrucksMotor homes

What Customers Say on Google

Reliability

After hitting kangaroos, the team provided a booking time and delivery estimate—both met reliably. The repair quality was excellent and the old-fashioned customer service approach made the experience smooth.

Speed

Windscreen replacement and fitting was handled quickly, with prompt turnaround from order to installation without delay.

Quality

Consistently delivers high-quality repairs across multiple visits over several years, earning long-term customer loyalty and repeat business.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Murphy's Crash & Towing Service

Absolutely. Murphy's has hands-on experience repairing and repainting fibreglass caravans, including Heritage Glen models. Locals we've spoken to report excellent results on front-end fibreglass work — the finish comes up like new. They're well-regarded for handling heavy and oversized vehicles beyond standard cars, making them a solid choice for caravan owners around Kadina, Wallaroo, and Moonta who need quality panel and paint work.

They're known for fast turnaround on windscreen replacements. We've heard from locals who had windscreens sourced and fitted within days, not weeks — one Kadina customer praised them for getting the glass in quickly and completing the installation without delay. If you've got a cracked or smashed screen after a kangaroo strike or road debris, Murphy's can typically arrange supply and fitting faster than many expect on Yorke Peninsula.

They're highly skilled at paint restoration and cut-and-polish work. One local brought in a 24-year-old car with badly faded red paint — almost pink from sun damage — and Murphy's brought it back to a stunning, shiny original red finish with bumper respray and professional polishing. If your vehicle's paintwork has dulled or oxidised over years in the Yorke Peninsula sun, their spray painting and detailing expertise can deliver impressive transformations.

Because Murphy's reputation for quality work keeps them consistently busy, there can be a wait to get your vehicle booked in — locals mention this upfront. However, once you're scheduled, they're known for meeting deadlines reliably. Customers report being given accurate timeframes at drop-off and having vehicles ready exactly when promised, even after significant kangaroo strike damage. The wait reflects demand, but the punctuality and workmanship make it worthwhile for Yorke Peninsula residents.

Yes, they're trusted with high-value and classic cars. Murphy's has successfully repaired Mustangs for local enthusiasts, delivering what owners describe as excellent old-fashioned customer service alongside quality crash repair work. Their panel beating, spray painting, and chassis straightening skills translate well to performance and vintage vehicles, so if you've got a special car needing careful attention in Kadina or across Yorke Peninsula, they've got the experience and care to handle it properly.

Contact Details

Address
LOT 2104 Goldsworthy St, Kadina, South Australia, 5554.0

Opening Hours

Monday
8:30am-5pm
Tuesday
8:30am-5pm
Wednesday
8:30am-5pm
Thursday
8:30am-5pm
Friday
8:30am-5pm
Saturday
9am-12pm
Sunday
Closed

Business Details

Service Areas
Yorke Peninsula, Wallaroo, Moonta, Ardrossan, Maitland, Port Broughton, Kadina
Years in Business
52+
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Emergency Service
Available

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