Need a tow from Durban to Johannesburg

osiris · Apr 3, 2013

Hi guys,

So my car has broken down in South Coast Shelly Beach, and I need to get it towed to JHB ASAP, The gearbox has packed up and I am going to be converting it to a 6 speed manual but I need to obviously get it to Johannesburg, Since I am going to be converting the car to a manual I don't mind getting it towed normally and doing further damage to the autobox as it will be taken out anyway.

Please if anyone is around this area and is going back to JHB please let me know if you are able to help and I will gladly cover any petrol costs involved.

Thanks. :thumbs:

boost3d · Apr 3, 2013

If you dont come right with a tow, why not consider putting it on the train?

zaleonardz · Apr 3, 2013

i know plenty tow truck drivers that will go and fetch it for you on a flatbed

May cost you a bit, but towing a vehicle is not safe, especially such a distance.

No ABS brakes, no power steering (unless your going to be running the motor)

osiris · Apr 3, 2013

I am trying desperately to organize a train, I found a place on the net to do it for me but the number I call just tells me to book online, so I did that and they haven't yet contacted me, I need to be back at work on Monday so this is becoming a huge situation now as I need to get my car back to JHB before the weekend.

Not sure what to do, I found two other train places to do it for me now on the net but will only be able to contact them tomorrow.

zaleonardz@DentDocVPS said:
i know plenty tow truck drivers that will go and fetch it for you on a flatbed

May cost you a bit, but towing a vehicle is not safe, especially such a distance.

No ABS brakes, no power steering (unless your going to be running the motor)

AA wants R12 700.00 to tow my car from here to JHB

and a tow truck guy quoted me a cash price of R6800.00 to bring my car to JHB, The price the train company's are asking on their website is R1290.00 which is allot cheaper since I now need to fork out a huge amount of cash to do the conversion! and to fix the current gear box will cost even more than the conversion.

RAArmstrong · Apr 3, 2013

:sorry: Wish I could help

zaleonardz · Apr 3, 2013

Yea but you see the thing is car is classified as a non runner.

which means that it gets moved around, loaded and offloaded with... a Forklift....

You dont want that, trust me...

ALso, I know what happens at those yards with cars in storage...

By the way, did you know that if its transported on an open train, that the sport is to sit on the side of the tracks, and see if you can hit the cars with rocks.

Best bet, go rent a double axel trailer, take some tie down straps, bribe a buddy with a navara or something semi decent, and go fetch it yourself...

I cant tell you how many NEW cars I saw arrive at depots off the trains, and have every single major window replaced....

e46_325i · Apr 3, 2013

Geese horrible luck man! First your turbo now gearbox!

Really Hope you come right ASAP!

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Mr H · Apr 3, 2013

osiris said:
I am trying desperately to organize a train, I found a place on the net to do it for me but the number I call just tells me to book online, so I did that and they haven't yet contacted me, I need to be back at work on Monday so this is becoming a huge situation now as I need to get my car back to JHB before the weekend.

Not sure what to do, I found two other train places to do it for me now on the net but will only be able to contact them tomorrow.

zaleonardz@DentDocVPS said:

i know plenty tow truck drivers that will go and fetch it for you on a flatbed

May cost you a bit, but towing a vehicle is not safe, especially such a distance.

No ABS brakes, no power steering (unless your going to be running the motor)

Click to expand...

AA wants R12 700.00 to tow my car from here to JHB and a tow truck guy quoted me a cash price of R6800.00 to bring my car to JHB, The price the train company's are asking on their website is R1290.00 which is allot cheaper since I now need to fork out a huge amount of cash to do the conversion! and to fix the current gear box will cost even more than the conversion.

Considering toll fees, fuel costs and your urgency, I would say the tow truck is not too expensive. Perhaps your best bet at this stage..:=):

wikk3d88 · Apr 3, 2013

Non runner costs on a truck were around the 5k mark last time I checked.
Give the usual suspects a call (grindrod,vds,motorvia) etc

moranor@axis · Apr 3, 2013

Alister ///M might want to do the conversion for you in DBN drop him a PM
I also have his number if you need it...

herr bmw · Apr 3, 2013

see if some one can do the conversion there,but if you do tow,would recommend a trailer and a good car or bakkie to tow it up.

if not then disconnect the prop shaft and tow with a proper bar and not a rope

hope you come right bud

Baron · Apr 3, 2013

Eish. Otherwise try get someone to do a patch job on it, enough to let you drive it home.

Gizmo · Apr 3, 2013

So I must start collecting parts for the 6spd conversion?

moranor@axis · Apr 3, 2013

I also know a safe place close to shelly beach you can park the car off if that will help? can probably arrange a tow there also...

Andy1GP · Apr 3, 2013

Gizmo said:
So I must start collecting parts for the 6spd conversion?

Yes, and a phone call on friday for directions to your place

osiris · Apr 3, 2013

Gizmo said:
So I must start collecting parts for the 6spd conversion?

Yes please start getting the parts I will do the conversion with you for sure. just need to get my car to JHB. Andy is helping me out with that and we will bring the car to your house, Thanks a million, I will give you a call tomorrow to let you know whats happening though. :thumbs:

Gizmo · Apr 11, 2013

Good news, I have collected all the parts needed for the 6spd conversion so I will start on Monday.
Gearbox, new clutch and flywheel with bolts, gearbox cross member, propshaft with bolts and flex disc, shifter linkages, pedal box with lines and cylinders.:thumbs:
Now to drop that heavy lump of a tranny!!

Sabretooth tiger · Apr 11, 2013

Pictaaaars please.

herr bmw · Apr 11, 2013

:bravo::bravo:

Gizmo · Apr 11, 2013

Pictaaaars will be taken.:idea:

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