Mater

*"Attention, friends and folks, friends and folks. While it’s true my dear old sis and I ain't spent much time together over the years. Well, that's… that's all going to change, Because you see, uh… Well I guess what I’m trying to say is. We may only have a short amount of time left on this planet, so we gotta make the most of that time with the ones we care for, what course we decide upon might prove scary at times or test our resolve, or even make us question the very reasons why we embarked on this grand journey in the first place. But it is true, them unexpected turns, all the bumps along the road, that’s what makes life worth livin'."*
―Mater[src]
Sir **Tow Mater** is a recovery vehicle that is the owner and only employee of Tow Mater's Towing & Salvage, located in Radiator Springs, Arizona, United States, where he resides. He is the best friend and loyal sidekick of Lightning McQueen.

In 2011, he helped United Kingdom intelligence service solve Allinol conspiracy as well as arrest many high-leveled members of the Lemons including its leader Miles Axlerod. On July 15, 2011, The Queen of United Kingdom knighted him for personal service to the sovereign by inducting him into the Order of the Garter.

### Meeting McQueen for the First Time

When Lightning McQueen wakes up after accidentally ripping up the main road of Radiator Springs, he is greeted by a tow truck named Mater. McQueen almost succeeds in tricking Mater into releasing him to get to California schmoozing Dinoco as fast as possible, but Sheriff arrives before Mater is able to take McQueen to the courthouse.

### McQueen’s Trail and Punishment

After McQueen is escorted to his trial, he is required to have a lawyer, but does not have one. Mater volunteers to fill the role, but they do not win the trial, and McQueen is sentenced by Doc Hudson to community service, in which he must repave the destroyed road with a machine called Bessie. When McQueen is introduced to Bessie, Mater is ordered to hook McQueen up. However, Mater removes his parking boot prior to hooking him up, giving Lightning an opportunity to speed away. However, he shortly runs out of gas, and he is returned to the town. After speaking to Mater about his sentence, Lightning finds a loophole, in that the quality requirements of the road were never established, so Lightning rushes the road, creating a bumpy mess. Mater excitedly claims to be the first one on the new road, but as he drives along, he bumps up and down, losing nuts and bolts in the process.

### McQueen's Challenge

Insulted by the quality of the road, the townspeople scold McQueen, but Doc chooses to settle the matter by challenging Lightning to a one-lap race around Willy's Butte. Confident in his ability to win, Lightning accepts, and the race takes place. Once it starts, however, Mater and the others are surprised when Hudson remains stationary as Lightning speeds off. However, McQueen fails to round the final turn, and he speeds off-course and into a cactus patch, which Mater then fishes him out of with his tow hook.

### Tractor Tipping

Lightning tears up the road and starts over, and the next day, Sheriff orders Mater to watch the prisoner while he is away. Mater pledges his allegiance, but when night falls, Mater takes Lightning Tractor Tipping. Mater demonstrates how to play the game by tipping tractors one by one, but when Lightning tries, he revs his engine and tips all of the remaining tractors simultaneously. The two laugh until they learn the noise has attracted Frank, the dangerous red combine. The two barely manage to escape the field with their lives, but forget to close the gate.

## Personality

Mater speaks with a somewhat high-pitched thick rural Southern accent, has a whistle dry lisp to his voice, and frequently misspells words. He is very optimistic and often at times forgetful. He has got the biggest heart, and is sweet to a fault. He also has true unconditional or agape love for others, and just needs true friendship from other people. He can be extremely scared or skittish at times because of his sensitive nature, and from being constantly and harshly abused by Bubba in his past.

Although he may seem silly and dim-witted, he has a vast encyclopedic knowledge of automobiles, engines and towing, and is a fiercely loyal friend to anyone who is willing to give him a chance at true friendship. He unknowingly bestows wisdom upon others at times. He is also beyond funny without realizing it. He also likes to joke about different things, like saying Sally is his fiancée, when she is really not. Although he is not the smartest car in Radiator Springs, he makes up for it for his extreme heart and loyalty. He has got the biggest heart more than anyone in town. He is extremely friendly, especially towards Holley Shiftwell, Lightning McQueen and Sally Carrera.