Flatbed Towing

The Gold Standard in Vehicle Transport

When your car breaks down or gets damaged, how it's towed matters. Traditional wheel-lift towing drags two wheels on the ground, which can cause extra damage to your transmission, alignment, or undercarriage. Flatbed towing eliminates that risk completely. Your entire vehicle sits on a flat platform, off the ground and secure.

At CitySummit Portage Towing, we use modern flatbed trucks for most of our towing jobs. It's the safest method, especially for luxury cars, low-clearance vehicles, all-wheel-drive systems, and motorcycles. If you care about your vehicle, flatbed is the way to go.

Why Flatbed Towing Protects Your Vehicle

Think about it. Your car is already having a bad day. Maybe the engine died, you got in an accident, or the transmission gave out. The last thing you want is more damage during the tow. Here's why flatbed towing is the smart choice:

• •No wheel contact with the road: Your car sits completely on the truck bed, so there's zero risk of transmission or axle damage
• •Perfect for low-clearance cars: Sports cars and lowered vehicles won't scrape or drag during loading
• •Safe for all-wheel drive: AWD and 4WD vehicles should never be towed with wheels on the ground
• •Handles severe damage: Cars with broken axles, missing wheels, or frame damage load safely
• •Weather protection: Your vehicle is secured on a stable platform, reducing shifting during transport

When You Should Request Flatbed Service

Some situations absolutely require flatbed towing. If your car fits any of these categories, ask for a flatbed when you call us:

Luxury and high-end vehicles should always go on a flatbed. These cars cost too much to risk any damage during transport. The same goes for classic cars, exotic vehicles, and anything with expensive modifications. Low-clearance sports cars need flatbed service to avoid scraping the undercarriage during loading.

All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles must be towed on a flatbed. Towing them any other way can destroy the drivetrain. If your car was in an accident and has significant body or frame damage, flatbed is the only safe option. We also recommend flatbed for long-distance towing jobs where your car will be on the truck for hours.

How We Handle Your Flatbed Tow

Loading a car onto a flatbed takes skill and the right equipment. Our drivers are trained to do it correctly every time. Here's what happens when we arrive:

First, we assess your vehicle and the surrounding area. We position the truck for the safest, easiest load. Then we hydraulically tilt the bed down to ground level, so your car doesn't have to climb a steep angle. We carefully drive or winch your vehicle onto the bed, making sure there's no scraping or dragging.

Once your car is on the bed, we secure it with heavy-duty straps and wheel chocks. Your vehicle won't shift or move during transport, even on rough roads. We double-check everything before we drive away. For specialized needs like motorcycle towing, we use extra tie-downs and soft straps to protect the finish.

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