Warkworth Towing & Salvage, at 71 Morrison Drive in Warkworth, is a 24/7 towing and recovery service covering the whole Rodney District, including Albany, Silverdale and Orewa. The website says it has been in business since 2010, is NZ Police approved, and is trusted by the AA. It deals directly with major insurers, so it can speak to your insurer after an accident. Services include breakdown towing, accident recovery, jump starts, lockouts, fuel drops, tyre changes, roadside assistance, long distance towing and secure storage. A Hiab truck is available for hire for heavy lifting and machinery. The phone number is 0800 499 869.
Customers mention the friendly drivers most often. One visitor with a flat tyre on State Highway 1, on a Sunday evening, said the driver arrived within about 30 minutes and reassured them. Another said the driver answered every question and gave good advice for the future. A third said the service was so friendly they would call again. The website says it responds within 30 minutes or less, around the clock, including public holidays. Our pick in Warkworth for a breakdown or an accident on the motorway.