Flatbed towing
Some vehicles shouldn't roll on their own wheels behind a truck. On a flatbed, all four wheels ride off the road, strapped at the tires.
We come to where your vehicle is — the street, a driveway, a parking lot or the highway shoulder — and take it where you choose.
When to call us for this
- Your car is all-wheel drive or 4x4
- It's lowered, a sports car or has a low front lip
- It's an electric car or hybrid
- The wheels are locked or the parking brake is stuck
- The suspension or an axle is damaged after a pothole or curb hit
How it works for this job
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Share the drivetrain
Tell us if the vehicle is AWD, 4x4, EV or lowered so we plan for a flatbed.
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The bed tilts down
The deck lowers into a ramp and the vehicle is pulled up slowly with the winch.
- 3
Strapped at the tires
Straps go over the wheels, not the body, so the suspension rides naturally.
- 4
Unloaded where you choose
The bed tilts again and the vehicle rolls off at your drop-off address.
What to tell us when you call
- Drivetrain (AWD, 4x4, EV, hybrid)
- Ground clearance if it's lowered
- Whether the wheels turn freely
- Pickup and drop-off addresses
With an EV, don't try to put it in neutral and push it — check your owner's manual for the tow mode and tell us what it says.
Flatbed towing: common questions
On many AWD cars all four wheels are linked through the drivetrain. Towing with two wheels on the ground can strain it, so keeping all four off the road is the safer choice.
Most EV makers say no, because the motors can generate power when the wheels spin. A flatbed avoids the issue; your owner's manual will say what your model needs.
Tire straps wrap around the rubber, not the face of the rim. Let the driver know about any custom wheels or existing scuffs before loading so you can look together.
Tell us the car and how low it sits. Very low cars may need extra boards or a slower approach; we'll talk it through before we send the truck.
Other services
Car & light-duty towing
Cars, SUVs, minivans and pickups towed to your mechanic, your home or the dealer.
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Accident & collision towing
After a crash: safety first, then your car goes to the body shop you choose.
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Winch-out & recovery
Stuck in snow, mud, a ditch or over a curb? We pull it back to solid ground.
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How a tow with Itowza works
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Call or send the form
Reach us at the toll-free line or the request form.
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Tell us where you are and what happened
Address, cross streets or highway exit, plus the vehicle.
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We confirm the details and head your way
You hear back from a real person before a truck rolls.
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Your vehicle goes where you choose
Home, your mechanic or a body shop — your call.
