Flatbed Towing: The Safest Way to Transport Your Vehicle
A flatbed tow truck carries your entire vehicle on a level platform with all four wheels off the ground. This eliminates the risk of transmission damage, drivetrain wear, and tire scraping that can occur with traditional hook-and-chain or wheel-lift methods. For modern vehicles with complex AWD and 4WD systems, flatbed towing is not just preferred. It is necessary.
Why flatbed towing matters
- All four wheels stay off the road, preventing drivetrain damage
- No risk of bumper scraping or undercarriage contact
- Required by most manufacturers for AWD and 4WD vehicles
- Safest option for lowered cars, luxury vehicles, and sports cars
- Only method suitable for vehicles with severe collision damage
Who needs flatbed towing?
If you drive a Tesla, Subaru, Audi Quattro, or any vehicle with all-wheel drive, a flatbed is the only tow method that will not void your warranty or cause secondary damage. Lowered vehicles and cars with body kits also need flatbed transport. After an accident, flatbed is always the safest choice because damaged suspension or steering components can cause a two-wheel tow to go wrong quickly.
A real scenario
You drive a BMW X5 and you hit a large pothole on Venice Boulevard near Van Nuys. Both right-side tires blow and the rim is bent. A standard wheel-lift truck would drag your AWD system and risk destroying the transfer case. You call FreeTowNow, and within 15 to 25 minutes our flatbed arrives. The operator uses a hydraulic winch to pull your vehicle onto the platform, straps it down at four points, and delivers it safely to a body shop in Northridge.
Accident vehicles ride free
If your vehicle was involved in a collision, our free accident towing service covers the flatbed transport at no cost to you. Insurance companies like State Farm, Geico, Progressive, Allstate, and Farmers all accept our direct billing.
Coverage area
Our flatbed fleet operates across the San Fernando Valley and the Santa Clarita Valley, including all major freeways: the 405, 101, 110, 10, 5, and 210.
Call FreeTowNow for safe flatbed transport, any time of day or night.
