Flatbed, wheel-lift and dollies
A flatbed carries the whole vehicle on a deck. A wheel-lift lifts one end, and with dollies under the other end, all four wheels come off the ground. Lowered and low-profile vehicles always ride on a flatbed, because a low-angle deck protects bumpers, splitters and exhaust. Almost everything else, including all-wheel-drive vehicles, SUVs and pickups, can be towed with a wheel-lift and dollies.
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How a flatbed tow works
- The bed tilts downThe deck slides back and angles to the pavement to make a ramp.
- We winch it aboardThe vehicle is pulled up slowly, or driven on if it runs, with the steering unlocked.
- Four-point tie-downStraps go around the wheels, not the body, so the suspension moves naturally.
- Level ride to the drop-offThe bed comes back level and your vehicle rides flat the whole way.
Flatbed towing for the tricky stuff
Can't shift into neutral? Parking brake stuck? We use wheel dollies or skates to move a vehicle that can't roll. In a low parking garage where a full-size truck won't fit, see low-clearance towing.
What does a flatbed tow cost?
Flatbed pricing depends on the vehicle and the job. Dispatch quotes it for free before anything is sent. See towing prices for what affects the price.