Although it doesn’t happen often, if you are in need for a tow several ways you can few things it is advisable to know in order to protect ignore the 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 car should be towed by a flat bed tow truck or by placing tow dollies under those with disability vehicle in order to keep the drive wheels going.
Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different varieties of technology. Initial being wheel lift, that is be used by both cars and medium or powerful tow. Utilize a tows auto by the wheels therefore assuring damage free towing. No part of the towing apparatus contacts car or truck’s body. The opposite method of towing is flat bed, which is really a hydraulically operated tilt bed body having a winch. Most flatbeds have the capability to tow an additional car upon the rear while using wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are suitable all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground clearance space. This method allows for four wheels to be off the earth. The car sits on top 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