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What is flatbed towing?
A flatbed truck has a deck that tilts down so the vehicle can be pulled or driven on. All four wheels sit on the deck, so none turn during transport.
What is wheel-lift towing?
A wheel-lift truck raises either the front or rear wheels off the ground while the other axle rolls. It's quick to hook up and works well in tight spaces.
When flatbed is usually preferred
- All-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles
- Lowered or low-clearance cars
- Vehicles with wheel, axle or drivetrain damage
- Longer-distance transport
When wheel-lift can work
- Two-wheel-drive vehicles in good condition
- Short distances
- Tight parking areas where a flatbed can't fit
Check your owner's manual
Manufacturers often publish towing guidance for their vehicles. When in doubt, mention your drivetrain in your request and ask for a flatbed.
Need towing or roadside assistance in the GTA?
Depending on your situation, explore flatbed towing, luxury & exotic transport, vehicle transport. MyTow is a digital app where you can request a tow or roadside assistance in less than one minute. This is the time to submit your request, not a truck arrival estimate. Arrival depends on your location, traffic and dispatch coverage.
Review towing and roadside assistance pricing factors and how MyTow’s online request process works.
This guide is general information, not legal or mechanical advice. In an emergency, call 911.
