In Pixar’s Cars, what is Mater’s occupation in Radiator Springs?

In Pixar’s Cars, Mater works as a tow truck in Radiator Springs.

Mater is Lightning McQueen’s first close friend in the town. He is rusty, enthusiastic, and proud of his local knowledge. His job involves towing vehicles, although his comic stories and unusual ideas often become as important to the plot as his mechanical work.

The character’s full name is Sir Tow Mater, a pun on “tow mater,” and he speaks with a Southern-inspired accent. Mater helps McQueen understand that Radiator Springs is more than an obstacle between races. Their friendship becomes one of the film’s central emotional relationships.

Mater returns in Cars 2 and Cars 3. In Cars 2, he becomes involved in an international spy adventure, while Cars 3 brings the story back toward racing and McQueen’s changing career. His occupation remains part of his identity throughout the series.