When Are Flatbed Towing Services Required?

When you are considering flatbed towing versus dolly towing, a flatbed is definitely the preferred option in certain situations. Your car may require a tow for many reasons, such as an accident or a breakdown, but you do not want the vehicle to sustain any more damage — you want a safe delivery to your intended destination.

The following are multiple scenarios in which the security of flatbed towing is a better investment for the safety of your vehicle and for your peace of mind.

Heavy or Low Vehicles

Tow dollies have certain weight limits that do not accommodate every vehicle. Some dolly systems cannot tow heavy trucks or SUVs. A qualified towing company will ask about your vehicle’s gross weight and then find a heavy-duty rig able to adequately support the towed vehicle throughout transport.

Also, vehicles with a lowered undercarriage are susceptible to damage if transported on a tow dolly. When the towing vehicle hits a bump, your bumpers or exhaust pipe may hit the road and dent or crack.

All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles

Tow dollies are best used with cars that have front-wheel-drive transmissions. When the car is towed by the front tires, the back tires roll on the pavement. All-wheel drive vehicles are different. If they are towed by the front wheels only, it may cause serious damage to the transmission. Even if the drive train can be disengaged, flatbed towing is a safer option.

Long-Distance Towing

When cars must be towed long distances, flatbeds are a safer, more secure option. The car will undergo much less wear and tear since it is lifted off the road entirely and firmly strapped to the tow truck’s bed.

Totaled or Junk Car

When you need towing after a car accident, flatbed towing is the better choice. Cars that have damage to their front axles cannot be towed by a dolly system. Old, rusted junk cars are better off towed by a flatbed as well.

Expensive Classic Cars

Your vintage vehicle is a major source of pride, and it is also a major investment. When it must be transported, do not take the risk of towing by a tow dolly. Your classic car will be kept from any contact with the road and has a much lower chance of body damage when tied down to a flatbed.

For expert flatbed towing, call Stauffer’s Towing. We provide professional service focused on quality vehicle transportation. We know what type of equipment to use in all kinds of scenarios so that your vehicle is transported as safely as possible, whether you need a tow dolly, flatbed or other towing methods.