Six ways we move a vehicle
Towing services
The right tow depends on the vehicle and the place. Here is every tow type we offer, what each one is good at and what to watch out for. Choose when you book, or ask us on the phone and we will help.
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Flatbed towing
All four wheels off the road
A flatbed tow truck carries your vehicle on a flat bed instead of pulling it, so no wheel turns and nothing drags on the road. It is the method to ask for when the vehicle is low, automatic, electric, all-wheel drive, damaged or simply valuable.
Read moreUnder lift towing
Quick, compact, built for tight spaces
An under lift (wheel lift) tow truck raises one pair of wheels and tows the vehicle on the other two. It is compact, quick to hook up and can get into places a long flatbed cannot, such as basement ramps, market lanes and crowded parking lots.
Read moreTwo-wheeler towing
Bikes and scooters, carried not dragged
A motorcycle or scooter that stops on the road is awkward to move and easy to damage. A bike carrier lifts it, straps it down and takes it to your mechanic or home, with no pushing, no dragging and no scratches to the fairing or the exhaust.
Read moreHeavy and crane recovery
For trucks, buses and vehicles that need a lift
Heavy vehicles and vehicles in difficult places need more than a standard tow truck. Heavy-duty tow trucks haul loaded or unloaded trucks, buses and tempos, and cranes lift vehicles that have gone off the road, into a ditch or onto their side.
Read moreAccident recovery
Careful recovery after a collision
After a collision your first priority is people: move to safety, call the police and an ambulance if anyone is hurt. Once everyone is safe, the vehicle still has to be moved from the road, and moving a damaged vehicle the wrong way can add to the damage.
Read moreBreakdown towing
From the roadside to your garage
Engine failure, a snapped clutch, a dead battery that will not take a jump, a gearbox that will not engage, a wiring fault: whatever stopped your car, a breakdown tow takes it to your garage or service centre so you are not stranded.
Read moreWhich tow do I need?
A quick comparison of the four main types.
| Tow type | What it does | Good for | Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flatbed towing | The whole vehicle, all wheels off the road | Automatics, EVs, low, damaged and long-distance moves | Needs room to load; may cost more than a short under lift tow |
| Under lift towing | Raises one pair of wheels | Short moves of manual cars from basements and lanes | Not for automatics, EVs or all-wheel drive |
| Two-wheeler towing | Bikes and scooters on a carrier | Bikes that will not start, punctures and falls | Say if it is a heavy bike |
| Heavy and crane recovery | Trucks, buses and tempos; cranes lift | Highway breakdowns, ditches, heavy accidents | Describe the load and the place |
Not sure? Ask for a flatbed and tell us about the vehicle: it is the safer default. Read flatbed or under lift: which is right for your car.
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