Although it doesn’t happen often, beneficial are in need of a tow there is a few things you must know in order to protect your investment in your car, or truck.
The first thing you need find out is whether the car is 2 wheel drive (2WD), 4 wheel drive (4WD), or all wheel drive. 2WD drive cars can be front or rear wheel drive and can be towed safely by keeping the drive wheels started. If this isn’t possible, then the car should be towed by a flatbed tow truck or by placing tow dollies under the disabled vehicle in order to keep the drive wheels above the ground.
Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different pores and skin technology. The best being wheel lift, become be useful for both cars and medium or powerful tow. Bulk tows auto by the wheels therefore assuring damage free towing. No part of the towing apparatus contacts auto or truck’s body. The additional method of towing is flat bed, which is really a hydraulically operated tilt bed body using a winch. Most flatbeds have the capability to tow an extra car upon the rear while using wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are suggested for all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground discounted. This method allows for all four wheels to be off the land. The car sits on the surface of the bed and is secured down with chains or straps to insure against damages.
Canadian Towing
1601 Michael St #B, Ottawa, ON K1B 3T5
(613) 519-0312