Although it doesn’t happen often, when you are in necessity of a tow there are a few things it is advisable to know in order to protect neglect the in your car, or truck.
The first thing you need recognize is whether your vehicle 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 up. If this isn’t possible, then your 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 off the ground.
Today’s modern towing equipment utilizes two different epidermis technology. Initial being wheel lift, which can be useful both cars and medium or durable tow. Bulk tows auto by the wheels therefore assuring damage free towing. No part of the towing apparatus contacts automobile or truck’s body. Another method of towing is flat bed, which is often a hydraulically operated tilt bed body along with a winch. Most flatbeds use the capability to tow an additional car upon the rear making use of the wheel lift technology.
Flat beds are recommended for all wheel drive and 4WD cars, exotic cars, and cars with low ground discounted. This method allows for four wheels to be off the soil. The car sits on surface 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