Towing - Northern Beaches

[Morgs]

Hey guys,

I was wondering if there are any tow companies you guys could recommend around the Northern Beaches- need to get an unregistered car from Hornsby to Manly.

Yes, I've checked the yellow pages and found plenty, but thought I might check if anyone here has a preferred option or a cheap option as there are a fair few Northern'ers round here

Thanks,

Rick

[T0nyGTSt]

Are you moving it to get it registered or pink/blue slipped?

Just drive it if that's the case.

T.

[Morgs]

Its actually for an engineers certificate, I don't think they allow you under this circumstance?

[T0nyGTSt]

I've been pulled over by the cops driving an unreg. car to get pink slipped and they said it was fine.

I imagine 'engineered' -> 'blue slip' -> 'green slip' -> 'rta rego'

It's all the same thing.

T.

[Morgs]

Might call the RTA up tomorrow then, just to double check.... thanks Tony, might save me something.

[red900ss]

I saw a folder at RTA (while waiting the other day...imagine that....) that said "Unregistered Vehicle Permits". May be what you need Morgs.

[T0nyGTSt]

Yes in theory you should get a ONE DAY PERMIT (like $22?) and the cops can screw you over if they wish to but in many cases they can call up your mechanic to check or they may even follow you to the mechanics.

Just be polite and be nice to the police. Most of the times they don't know the law to the very letter.

T.

[Tosh]

If you want a tow Rick call VIP Towing on 0418 396 454. The guys name is Simon and tell him Tosh with the MR2 sent you

[Morgs]

If you want a tow Rick call VIP Towing on 0418 396 454. The guys name is Simon and tell him Tosh with the MR2 sent you

Ahh Simon, I've used him before... lost his number!

He a mate of yours Tosh?

[Tosh]

nah but I've used him for several purposes and he knows my car and who I am

[Duncan]

if you drive an unregistered car, how are you covered for CTP insurance....surely its not worth the risk of a basically unlimited payout....

[T0nyGTSt]

NRMA provide free towing up to 20km.

T.

[NOZILR]

nrma only give u free towing up to 20km if u have roadside plus membership cost $$$

try Backers towing 99757575

lots of trucks

[mindflux]

Ill Second Backers towing.. they were awsome and pretty cheap every time i needed a tow, (when i lived on the beaches)

Cant go wrong by them!

[Morgs]

Yeah, I hadn't actually considered driving it, especially as its not actually my car... could get into some trouble

Turns out the location to which I am taking the vehicle is equipt with an in-house transporter - makes my life easy

Thanks for the tips guys, might be one to save for a search

[MRK25T]

My friend's brother has a tow truck, maybe he can help you out.

His name is David Pycke

[Merli]

How much is NRMA Roadside though?

Going by their website, either their Basic Care or Premium Care packages offer the free towing for upto 20km (with unlimited callouts).. They are $77.50 and $140.00 per annum respectively.

That's the same, if not LESS than what you'd pay for a towie once off.

[GTR-80Y]

True dat, we signed up a mate to NRMA the other night and it was way cheaper. Be aware that is heaps more to sign up on the spot when u need them, but still cheaper than a towie at 4am in the morn.

[Blitz]

Ahh VIP towing.

Simon Symons hes a champ and will DEFINATELY hook you up.

Hes prolly the most well known towie on the northside. I know an absolute S$$$load of people with mod cars that Simon has helped.

[Tosh]

Ahh VIP towing.

Simon Symons hes a champ and will DEFINATELY hook you up.

Hes prolly the most well known towie on the northside. I know an absolute S$$$load of people with mod cars that Simon has helped.

:werd:

helped me out heaps