Mad dog towing
15 Railway Terrace, Kalangadoo, South Australia, 5278.0
“willing to go where others wont”

Why Choose Mad dog towing?
Customers praise Mad Dog Towing for genuine, helpful service that extends well beyond standard towing—including roadside repairs and equipment lending. Backed by consistently high ratings, they handle complex recovery situations in remote areas like Canunda National Park with professional efficiency across the lower southeast.
About Mad dog towing
Services
- jumpstart
- towing to mechanic
- vehicle recovery
- beach vehicle recovery
- rollover recovery
- vehicle delivery
What Customers Say on Google
“After tipping a Hilux in the middle of Canunda National Park, Mad Dog Towing completed a challenging recovery in four hours from the initial call—demonstrating expertise in difficult accident recovery situations.”
“Beyond towing 50 kilometres, the team fabricated a light bar for a van and loaned tyres, going well beyond standard towing to provide practical roadside support.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Mad dog towing
Absolutely. They've successfully recovered vehicles from challenging locations including Canunda National Park. In one case, they responded to a rollover incident deep in the park and had the Hilux back on four wheels within four hours of the initial call. Their background as former SES volunteers means they're comfortable tackling recoveries in remote bush and coastal areas across the lower southeast where access can be tricky and help is scarce.
They cover decent distances across the lower southeast region. Locals tell us they've handled tows of 50 kilometres and beyond, making them a reliable option when you're stuck outside the immediate Kalangadoo area. Whether you're broken down near Mount Gambier, along the coast, or in more remote inland spots, they'll get to you. Their 24-hour emergency service means distance doesn't stop them from responding when you need help.
They go well beyond standard towing. We've heard of them fabricating a custom light bar for a customer's van on the spot and even lending tyres to get someone mobile again. Combined with their jumpstart services and mechanical know-how, they're the sort of crew who'll find a solution rather than just hook you up and haul you away. It's that practical, problem-solving approach from their SES background that locals really value.
Their pricing is more than fair — locals consistently tell us they feel like they're getting exceptional value. One customer we spoke to felt the quote was so reasonable they wanted to pay more after seeing the effort involved in a complex recovery job. For a region where towing options are limited and distances can be significant, their rates stand out as genuinely competitive without compromising on the quality or speed of service.
They handle heavier vehicles regularly, including Hilux utes, vans, and other 4WDs. Their equipment and experience suit the sorts of larger farm vehicles and touring rigs common in the lower southeast. We've heard of them successfully righting rolled Hilux vehicles in difficult terrain and towing loaded vans over long distances. If you're driving something bigger than a sedan and need recovery in remote South Australian locations, they've got the gear and skill to manage it.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 488 429 282
- Address
- 15 Railway Terrace, Kalangadoo, South Australia, 5278.0
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Kalangadoo, lower southeast South Australia
- Years in Business
- 4+
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards
- Emergency Service
- Available
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