Clayton · Monash University · VIC 3800

Same Hour Towing for Monash University, Day or Night

A1 Roadside Assist and Towing looks after students, staff, hospital visitors and commuters around the Clayton campus. Car won't start after a late lab? Flat battery in a multi-level car park? One call gets a licensed operator moving, and you get the price before we leave.

Same Hour Response 24/7, Including Exam Season VicRoads Licensed Operators 4.8★ · 185 Google Reviews

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Built around campus life

The Breakdowns We See Around Monash

A university precinct breaks cars differently to a suburban street. Long days parked, short trips between campuses, and plenty of drivers who've never had to call a tow truck before.

Students

Flat battery after a long study day

Cars left in a campus car park from morning to night are prone to dead batteries. We jump-start on the spot, or tow if the battery is finished.

International students

First breakdown, no idea who to call

We explain each step in plain English, quote the price up front, and tell you what your insurer or roadside membership may cover.

Staff and researchers

Early starts, late finishes

A 6am no-start or a 10pm flat tyre is the same job for us. No after-hours surcharge, ever.

Hospital visitors

Stalled near Monash Medical Centre

When you're already stressed about someone in hospital, we move quickly and keep things simple.

Commuters

Breakdowns on Wellington and Blackburn Roads

Busy arterial roads need fast, safe recovery. We position the truck to protect you and the traffic around you.

Wrong fuel

The rushed servo fill-up

Running late to a lecture and grabbing the wrong nozzle is more common than you'd think. We fix it on site.

Mobile fuel drain

Put the Wrong Fuel In Near Campus?

Leave the key out. Don't start the engine, not even to move the car.

Starting the engine pushes the wrong fuel into the pump and injectors. Left alone in the tank, it's a simple drain. Our mobile crew comes to you, drains and flushes the system, refills with the right fuel, and handles disposal of what comes out.

  1. Call us with your location and fuel type.
  2. We send a mobile drain van to you.
  3. Contaminated fuel is pumped into sealed containers.
  4. Lines are flushed and the correct fuel goes in.
A1 Roadside Assist operator preparing a recovery near Monash University
Know the cost before you call

Monash University Towing Cost Calculator

Pick your vehicle and how far it needs to go from the Clayton campus. You'll see an estimated range straight away. The final price is always confirmed by phone before a truck is sent.

$95 – $130
Estimated total for a Monash University callout, standard rates

Estimate only. No after-hours, weekend or public holiday surcharge. Final price depends on exact pick-up and drop-off, vehicle condition and access, and is confirmed before dispatch.

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Who's Behind the Truck

A1 Roadside Assist and Towing is founder-led. David Demetriou has around 30 years in towing and roadside recovery, and he built the business on three habits: answer the phone, quote honestly, send someone who knows the area.

  • VicRoads-accredited operators on every job.
  • Full public liability insurance, so your vehicle is covered from arrival.
  • Flatbed and tilt-tray recovery, so low-clearance and AWD cars aren't dragged.
  • 4.8 from 185 Google reviews, readable by anyone before they call.
Meet David and the crew
A1 Roadside Assist and Towing flatbed serving Clayton and Monash University
Rules we work to in Victoria

Standards and Regulations Behind Every Monash Job

Towing in Victoria is regulated, and a university precinct adds its own rules. Here's what shapes how we work around Clayton.

Victorian tow truck licensing

Tow operators in Victoria must be licensed and accredited under the state's tow truck framework. Ours are, and you can ask any driver for proof.

Regulator: Department of Transport and Planning (formerly VicRoads)

Victorian road rules

Hazard lights, safe stopping and recovery positioning on Clayton's arterial roads follow the Road Safety Road Rules 2017.

Source: Road Safety Act 1986 (Vic)

Workplace safety

Roadside recovery is hazardous work. Our procedures reflect Victorian workplace health and safety duties and ISO 45001 principles.

Regulator: WorkSafe Victoria

Fuel and waste handling

Drained petrol and diesel is stored in sealed containers and disposed of through proper channels, in line with Victoria's environment protection duties and ISO 14001 principles.

Regulator: EPA Victoria

Quality management

Quotes, job records and vehicle handover follow a consistent, documented process aligned with ISO 9001.

Standard: ISO 9001 (aligned)

Clear pricing

Fixed quotes before dispatch support your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, with no surprise charges at pickup.

Source: Australian Consumer Law

"Aligned with" describes how we run our processes. It is not a claim of formal third-party ISO certification.

Expert tips

Before You Call a Tow Truck at Monash

Note your car park. Campus car parks are numbered and signed. Tell us the number or the nearest building and we'll meet you at the correct entry point, instead of circling the grounds.
Check parking permits first. Campus parking is managed by the university. If your car is stuck in a permit zone, let Monash security know it's broken down so it isn't ticketed while you wait.
Try the quick fixes. A flat battery after a long day parked is common. If the dash lights are dim, it's probably the battery, say so when you call and we'll bring jump-start gear.
Check your cover. Many car insurers and motoring memberships include towing. Ask for your policy number before you call and keep the receipt for a claim.
Stay safe on Wellington Road. Hazards on, seatbelt on, and wait inside the car unless it's unsafe. Stand well clear of traffic if you must get out.

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What customers say

4.8 Out of 5 From 185 Google Reviews

★★★★★

Flat battery in a campus car park late at night. They arrived quickly, jump-started it and didn't try to upsell me.

Local customer, Clayton
★★★★★

First time my car had ever broken down. The driver explained everything and the price matched what I was quoted.

Local customer, Notting Hill
★★★★★

Wrong fuel on my way to work. Calm phone call, fixed on the spot, no damage to the engine.

Local customer, Oakleigh
Straight answers

Monash University Towing FAQs

Do you offer same hour towing at Monash University?

Yes. Monash is about 9.3 km from our dispatch point, and most campus and Clayton callouts are handled within the hour, at any time of day.

Can you tow a car out of a Monash University car park?

Yes. Give us the car park number or nearest building so we can meet you at the right entry point.

Are your tow operators licensed in Victoria?

Yes, our operators hold VicRoads-accredited tow truck licences and work within Victoria's tow truck industry rules.

What if I put the wrong fuel in my car near campus?

Don't start the engine. Call us and our mobile team will drain, flush and refill on site, and dispose of the contaminated fuel responsibly.

Is there an after-hours charge in Clayton?

No. The price we quote before dispatch is the price you pay, day or night.

Which quality and safety standards do you follow?

Our processes are aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 principles, plus Victorian tow truck, road safety and EPA requirements.

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