Mater (Cars)
Last Updated on: February 20th, 2023
Who is Mater?
Mater, also known as Tow Mater, is a fictional character from the 2006 animated film Cars and its sequels Cars 2 and Cars 3, produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by John Lasseter. He is a rusty, old tow truck and is the best friend of the protagonist, Lightning McQueen. He is known for his simple-minded, down-home, and lovable personality, as well as his humorous and sometimes risqué jokes and catchphrases. He is also known for his loyalty and friendship to McQueen and his love for rusty American cars. He is a comic relief character and his role in the movie is to provide humor and to teach McQueen important life lessons. He is voiced by actor Larry the Cable Guy.
The Collection:
Here is the Internet’s largest collection of Mater related movies, TV shows, toys and other products. As always, new pieces are added to this collection regularly.
Movie Appearances
Cars 3
Cars
Cars 2
Show Appearances
Cars on the Road
Song Appearances
Our Town (Song)
“Our Town” is a song from the Pixar animated film “Cars“. The song was written and performed by musician Randy Newman, who also composed the…
Mon Coeur Fait Vroum (Song)
“Mon Coeur Fait Vroum” is a French song that was featured in the 2011 Disney-Pixar animated film “Cars 2.” The song was written by the…
Park Appearances
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy | Disney World
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade | Disney World
Radiator Springs Racers | Disneyland
Maters Junkyard Jamboree | Disneyland
Related Products
Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater Cars MagicBand 2
Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater Cars MagicBand 2 Details: Hit the pedal to the metal at Walt Disney World Resort in this winning MagicBand 2 sporting Lightning…
Disney Cars 2 Agent Mater LEGO Set
It’s spying time! Mater’s super-spy friends have outfitted him with a big cannon for his next mission. He would be ready to roll, if he…
Disney Cars 2 Siddeley Saves the Day LEGO Set
At the airport, Mater and Holley Shiftwell are on the run from the lemons. Help Siddeley swoop down from the sky and rescue them before…
LEGO DUPLO Disney Pixar Cars Classic Race #10600
Build, race and play with Lightning McQueen and Mater! Create action-packed racing with the LEGO® DUPLO® brand Cars™ Classic Race set featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater,…
Mater Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure (Cars)
Everyone’s favorite snaggle-toothed tow truck will pick up lots of admirers as this Mater Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko. The Cars character will be a welcome addition…
Disney Pixar Cars Mistletoe Mater Christmas Ornament 2016
Who can resist giving ol’ Mater a smooch under the mistletoe?! Surely you will be rewarded with a kiss—mistletoe or not—when you bring home this…