Why people in Martin call us
Martin is not a typical suburb. Much of it is rural-residential lots, hillside bush and reserves, including Ellis Brook Valley and the land around the Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre on Mills Road East. That means our callouts here often involve gravel, slopes and long driveways rather than kerbside pickups. A ute that slid off a wet track, a 4WD that lost traction on a steep block or an old farm vehicle that needs transport are all typical jobs.
On the western side, Tonkin Highway runs through Martin at highway speed. Breakdowns and crashes near the Mills Road interchange call for a fast, safe pickup from the shoulder.
Getting to you in Martin
Tonkin Highway is the main route through, with interchanges at Mills Road and Gosnells Road West linking Martin to Gosnells and Maddington. Mills Road East climbs towards the scarp, while Rushton Road leads to Ellis Brook Valley. Canning Mills Road heads up into the hills towards Canning Mills and Roleystone. Orange Grove borders Martin to the north, and Kelmscott lies to the south.
Where a vehicle is bogged or stuck on a slope, our 4WD recovery crews use winches and recovery gear rather than just dragging it.
Stuck in Martin? Here’s what helps
- Give us the property number and any gate code, as many lots have long or shared driveways.
- On Tonkin Highway, stay behind the barrier and tell us the nearest interchange.
- If the vehicle is on a slope, don’t keep spinning the wheels, as it can slide further.
- Describe the surface, whether gravel, mud or bitumen, so we bring the right gear.
Give us a ring on 0419 857 070 and we’ll organise it.