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Broken down? We're already on our way.

24/7 towing and roadside assistance across a 50 km radius of Goulburn — plus Goulburn's most trusted mechanical workshop for over 20 years.

Emergency towing — 24/7 

Dedicated towing number — breakdown, lockout & trade towing.

Workshop & general enquiries

Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8:30am–12:30pm.

After hours of auto-diverts for urgent calls.

Broken down on the road?

3 tow trucks & 3 patrol vehicles across Goulburn and the surrounds — day or night.

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Need your car serviced?

Logbook servicing, brakes, diagnostics, rego inspections — all makes and models.

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20+ Years Serving Goulburn

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13 Full-Time Staff

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100+ Vehicles Per Week

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50 km Towing Radius

⭐ Official NRMA Goulburn Roadside Assistance Operator — 3 Patrol Vehicles on the Road Every Day

What We Do

Whether you're stuck on the Hume at 2am or just need a logbook service, we've got you covered.

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24/7 Breakdown Towing

Flatbed and tilt-tray towing covering Goulburn, the Hume Highway corridor, and a 50 km radius. Available day and night.

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Wrong Fuel Service

Put the wrong fuel in? Don't start the engine. We'll come to you, drain the tank, flush the system, and get you back on the road.

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Registration Inspections

Pink and blue slips done within the hour. We have a dedicated inspector on site — no long waits.

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Logbook Servicing

All makes and models serviced to manufacturer spec. We use genuine-quality parts and oils, including Penrite.

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Roadside Assistance

NRMA-contracted mobile patrol covering Goulburn. Batteries, tyre changes, lockouts, and basic roadside fixes.

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 Brakes, Clutches & Tyres

Full brake and clutch repairs, plus tyre sales and fitting. We stock Toyo Tires and Good Ride.

About Rapid Auto

Darren's been fixing cars since before some of our customers could drive.

Darren McMahon started Rapid Auto Repair in 2003 with one bay and 34 years of automotive knowledge. Today it's Goulburn's largest workshop — 13 staff, 100+ vehicles a week, and the only operator in the region that combines towing and full mechanical repair under one roof.



We service everything from daily drivers to caravans, EVs to light commercial vehicles. And we're the official NRMA roadside operator for Goulburn.

• Respect

• Accountability

• Pride

• Improvement

• Dependability

• Meet the Team

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What Our Customers Say

Read reviews from our happy clients

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Highly recommended

Got stuck in Goulburn when my car broke down at about 4 pm. They got me back on the road in an hour! Much appreciated.


Rob

10/14/2022

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Respectful, prompt, compassionate service.

My car broke down on a long drive the day before Australia day, about 30 kms from Goulburn. The team was happy to receive my car, in spite of the upcoming public holiday. They said they may not be able to fix it same-day, but would do their best. They put an extra man on the job to have it up and running by end of business, so I could finish the journey home. They were professional and respectful, checked that I was ok with prices before doing any work, and answered my questions helpfully. I am very grateful and would recommend!


Hannah D.

01/28/2021

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I broke down in Goulburn on Christmas Eve and the team at Rapid Auto Repairs were extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them!


Ian D.

01/07/2016

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Highly recommended

Got stuck in Goulburn when my car broke down at about 4 pm. They got me back on the road in an hour! Much appreciated.


Rob

10/14/2022

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Respectful, prompt, compassionate service.

My car broke down on a long drive the day before Australia day, about 30 kms from Goulburn. The team was happy to receive my car, in spite of the upcoming public holiday. They said they may not be able to fix it same-day, but would do their best. They put an extra man on the job to have it up and running by end of business, so I could finish the journey home. They were professional and respectful, checked that I was ok with prices before doing any work, and answered my questions helpfully. I am very grateful and would recommend!


Hannah D.

01/28/2021

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I broke down in Goulburn on Christmas Eve and the team at Rapid Auto Repairs were extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them!


Ian D.

01/07/2016

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Highly recommended

Got stuck in Goulburn when my car broke down at about 4 pm. They got me back on the road in an hour! Much appreciated.


Rob

10/14/2022

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Respectful, prompt, compassionate service.

My car broke down on a long drive the day before Australia day, about 30 kms from Goulburn. The team was happy to receive my car, in spite of the upcoming public holiday. They said they may not be able to fix it same-day, but would do their best. They put an extra man on the job to have it up and running by end of business, so I could finish the journey home. They were professional and respectful, checked that I was ok with prices before doing any work, and answered my questions helpfully. I am very grateful and would recommend!


Hannah D.

01/28/2021

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Need us right now?

We're available 24 hours for towing and breakdowns. Workshop enquiries can be made online any time.