Ashleys 0800 TOW TAXI

23/06/2026

We're very aware that some cars are more than just transport, and carry stories, memories, history and dreams with them, like this beautiful old Austin Ruby — a special old car with a bit of provenance behind it.

That's one of the (many) reasons we love towing classic cars: they're not just beautiful machines, they tell a story. Where they’ve been, who owned them, how they were found, restored, loved, parked up, brought back to life, or passed on to the next caretaker.

That’s an amazing part of this job.

Classic and vintage vehicles need a different kind of care. It’s not just about loading them onto a truck and getting them from A to B. It’s about patience, the right equipment, careful securing, and understanding that these vehicles often mean a lot to their owners.

At Ashley’s Tow Taxi, we regularly transport classic, vintage, lowered, prestige, and enthusiast vehicles across North Canterbury, Christchurch, and wider Canterbury.

And we really do appreciate the 5-star reviews. They help local people find us, they back up the care we put into the job, and they mean a lot to a small local business like ours.

Thanks to Stephen for the kind review:

“Excellent service in transporting a vintage car at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.”

Ashley’s Tow Taxi — We take care of everything.

22/06/2026

Having a clean windscreen is a very important safety measure, especially at this time of year when the sun is low in the sky, so this is very good advice.

Monday's Tip with Mel 🔧

We recommended using a specific washer additive when topping up your washers like this CRC Industries NZ NUVU. You may ask why can't I use dishwashing liquid?

Washer additive is specially designed to remove bugs, road grime, and dirt while helping prevent build-up in your washer system.
Just like we don’t clean our household windows with only water, your vehicle glass works best with the right cleaner too.

21/06/2026

Hard not to feel happy when you're towing cars like this

19/06/2026

If you need a tow truck this weekend, Ashlii is standing by and ready to help, and this weekend we're waiving the weekend surcharge.

If you break down, have an accident or just need a car moved, call us on 0800 869 829 and we'll take care of everything.

15/06/2026

150 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS!!!!!

We’re mighty proud that Ashley’s Tow Taxi has now hit 150 five-star Google reviews — and we just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave us a review, recommend us, or call us back again.

We also couldn’t have done it without our incredible team. Their hard work, professionalism, and commitment to looking after our customers every day are what make achievements like this possible. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without you and the way you work.

Towing isn’t usually something people need on a good day. Most of the time, we’re turning up when someone’s car has broken down, been in an accident, won’t start, won’t move, or is causing a headache in the middle of someone’s already busy day.

So, for people to still take the time afterwards to give us a review means a lot.

Thank you everyone. You've made our day.

Ashley’s Tow Taxi — We take care of everything.

09/06/2026

Tow trucks run on diesel, and towies run on coffee (especially this one).

That's why I panicked when I went to make a coffee and found I was out of beans.

Fortunately The Pug's Mug Coffee is 5 minutes away in Woodend, and there is tons of great parking for trucks, so away I went.

Lauren and Mike are highly skilled baristas, and had a cup of delicious black coffee in my hand before you could say espresso, and when they heard I was out of beans, fixed me up with a bag of goodness.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Recently we had the privilege of helping get two incredible Packards through compliance, and even for us, these cars were out of the ordinary.

The black car is a 1936 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe — a serious luxury car from the Art Deco era. It's powered by Packard’s straight-eight engine, with a long bonnet, tall Packard grille, flowing guards, side bonnet louvres, and a beautifully detailed dashboard. In its day, this was not ordinary transport — it was one of America’s prestige motor cars.

The blue open tourer is a 1928 Packard Touring Car, wearing period-style California plates. This is the earlier era of motoring: big upright radiator, external spare wheel, open bodywork, running boards, mechanical feel, and a seven-passenger touring layout built for proper long-distance travel. Nearly 100 years old, and still being used as intended.

What makes these cars special isn’t just their age. It’s the engineering. Packard built its reputation on smooth engines, strong chassis, quality coachwork, and luxury at a time when owning a car like this was a major statement.

You can also see how quickly car design changed between the two vehicles.

The 1928 Packard still has that proud vintage look — upright, open, exposed, and mechanical.

The 1936 Packard is lower, longer, sleeker, and far more refined, with styling moving toward the streamlined luxury cars of the late 1930s.

Same badge, same prestige, but almost a decade of progress between them.

For us, vehicles like this are a reminder that towing isn’t always just about moving a car from A to B. Sometimes you’re looking after history, craftsmanship, and someone’s pride and joy.

Whether it’s a daily driver, a campervan, a classic, or a rare pre-war Packard that has crossed the Pacific Ocean, the job is the same:

Careful loading.
Secure transport.
Respect for the vehicle.

Ashley’s Tow Taxi — We take care of everything.

04/06/2026

Good morning