When you need to move a vehicle between cities or across islands, professional long-distance towing offers the safest and most efficient solution. Whether relocating, selling a car, or recovering a vehicle, choosing a specialist transporter ensures your vehicle arrives securely and on schedule — without the wear and tear of driving it yourself.
OTS Group provides nationwide Long-Distance Vehicle Towing across both North and South Islands. With a modern fleet, trained operators, and full insurance coverage, we make moving your vehicle anywhere in New Zealand simple and stress-free.
1. What Is Long-Distance Towing?
Long-distance towing involves transporting vehicles over extended routes — often between major cities like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. It’s ideal for cars, vans, utes, and small trucks that need to travel hundreds of kilometres safely and efficiently.
Rather than driving the distance yourself, your vehicle is loaded onto a tilt tray or transport carrier and delivered directly to your chosen location.
2. Why Choose Professional Towing for Long Distances
While self-driving or hiring a trailer might seem cheaper, professional towing provides critical advantages:
- Safety — Avoid road fatigue and mechanical breakdowns.
- Insurance Protection — Your vehicle is covered from pickup to delivery.
- Cost Efficiency — Save on fuel, accommodation, and wear on your car.
- Nationwide Reach — Seamless North–South service, including inter-island coordination.
OTS Group handles everything from private vehicle relocations to commercial and fleet deliveries.
3. How the Process Works
We make long-distance transport straightforward:
- Request a Quote — Provide pickup and drop-off details for a tailored estimate.
- Schedule Collection — Choose a time that suits your location.
- Vehicle Loading — Our operators perform a pre-trip inspection and secure loading.
- Transit — Vehicles are transported via safe, planned routes with GPS tracking.
- Delivery — The vehicle is unloaded, inspected, and handed over to the receiver.
Each trip is fully insured and carefully managed from start to finish.
4. Preparing Your Vehicle for Transport
- Clean your vehicle for inspection and photos.
- Remove personal items and valuables.
- Ensure tyres are inflated and the battery is charged.
- Leave about a quarter tank of fuel for easy movement.
Following these steps helps ensure a smooth, damage-free transport experience.
5. North & South Island Coverage
OTS Group operates from Auckland and Christchurch, with regular long-distance runs between all major centres. We provide intercity transport and specialised towing for classic, luxury, and commercial vehicles nationwide.
6. Fully Insured for Peace of Mind
Every OTS Group long-distance towing job is fully insured — from pickup to delivery. Our drivers perform condition checks before and after transit, ensuring complete transparency and security for every client.
Summary — Nationwide Towing You Can Rely On
Long-distance vehicle towing is about trust, safety, and reliability. With OTS Group, you get all three — backed by decades of experience and a proven nationwide network.
Whether it’s a single car or a fleet delivery, we’ll ensure your vehicle arrives safely and on time, anywhere in New Zealand.
Call 0800 22 00 33 or Request a Quote for long-distance vehicle towing today.