Reliable Flatbed Tow Truck in Toronto

Cheap Tow use the same types of towing equipment, you may hear that one company offers better options when it comes to towing your vehicle and you may be tempted to pay more for those options. However, it is important to know that there really are not as many options in towing equipment as some places might like you to think.

By far, the best option for towing your vehicle is a flatbed tow truck Toronto. In fact, this type of towing equipment is the only choice if your car or truck is four-wheel or all-wheel drive. A flatbed tow truck is basically a truck with a flat bed trailer, the trailer tilts and your car is pulled onto the trailer via a chain wench. The vehicle is then chained down in back and ready for its ride to safety. Make sure that the driver remembers to securely chain the back of the car to the trailer, or the rear wheels could slip off, causing damage to the suspension.

Due to the basic physics of the towing process, it's essential that vehicles be attached to flatbed tow trucks using what's known as the four-point tie-down technique. In basic English, this means that the car needs to be secured to the towing vehicle via four different anchor points. This allows the effort of holding the car in place to be evenly distributed while it's being towed. With four different points secured, there is not undue strain put on one end or on one side of the vehicle. It's also important that these anchor points are in the right place.

Often, a flatbed tow truck is a larger truck than a traditional wheel lift tow truck, so it is harder to get out & secured onto the bed. SUV towing also often require a flatbed tow truck Toronto. Many SUV's are equipped with four wheel drive. They also are taller, have a longer wheel base & weigh more than other vehicles so not all trucks can tow them.

The most common treason to call a tow truck Toronto is when your vehicle breaks down and you need roadside assistance. However, there are many situations that may warrant your need. Other situations that may make you call for help include off road recovery, equipment towing, flatbed towing service, and car transportation to another location, flat tire, battery installation, locking yourself out of the car, out of oil, heavy truck towing, motorcycle towing, or boat towing. There are some tow trucks that have an area of specialization and so you need to check whether your area is covered. Most tow trucks have an about us page and you can gather such information there.