Mater

Mater is a big-hearted tow truck and the owner of Radiator Springs' local junkyard. He is Lightning McQueen's best friend and they love to have fun together. Mater may be a bit rusty, but he has the quickest towrope in Carburetor County and is always there for his friends. He is the heart and soul of Radiator Springs.

Fun Fact!

 * Mater is very good at driving backwards without crashing because of his rearview mirrors and likes to call himself, "The World's Best Backwards-Driver".
 * Mater is a 1951 International Harvester L-170 "boom" truck with elements of a mid-1950s Chevrolet.