Although it doesn’t happen often, after you are in need of a tow a few few things it is advisable to know in order to protect neglect the in your car, or truck.

The first thing you need to understand is whether your 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 also be towed safely by keeping the drive wheels above the ground. If this isn’t possible, then your car should be towed by a flatbed tow truck or by placing tow dollies under those with disability vehicle in order to keep the drive wheels off the floor.

Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different epidermis technology. The first being wheel lift, which may be be useful for both cars and medium or strong tow. Utilize a tows difficulties by the wheels therefore assuring damage free dragging. No part of the towing apparatus contacts car or truck’s body. The opposite method of towing is flat bed, which is a hydraulically operated tilt bed body using a winch. Most flatbeds include the capability to tow an additional car across the rear when using the wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are appropriate all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground clearance. This method allows for all of 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 or injuries.

Canadian Towing

1601 Michael St #B, Ottawa, ON K1B 3T5

(613) 519-0312

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Posted on:
April 11, 2019