Flatbed towing service in Ottawa is the safest way to transport a vehicle. A flatbed truck keeps all four wheels off the road, which prevents transmission damage, differential wear, and drivetrain problems. If you drive an all-wheel drive vehicle, an electric vehicle, or a luxury car, flatbed towing is the only method you should accept.
Ontario Towing runs a fleet of flatbed trucks across Ottawa. Every flatbed is equipped with hydraulic tilt beds, soft-tie straps, and wheel chocks to load and secure your vehicle without causing any damage.
Which vehicles need flatbed towing?
Always request a flatbed for these vehicles
All-wheel drive (AWD)Subaru, Audi Quattro, Toyota RAV4 AWD, Honda CRV AWD. Dragging an AWD vehicle with wheels on the ground damages the transfer case and differentials.
Electric vehiclesTesla, Chevy Bolt, Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan Leaf. EV manufacturers require flatbed towing to protect the electric motor and battery.
Luxury and sports carsBMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Lexus. Flatbed prevents bumper scraping, undercarriage damage, and keeps your vehicle pristine.
Lowered or modified vehiclesCustom suspensions, body kits, and lowered cars cannot be safely loaded onto a wheel-lift truck.
Accident-damaged vehiclesIf a vehicle's wheels, steering, or axle are damaged in a collision, flatbed is the only safe way to move it.
Flatbed vs. wheel-lift towing
A wheel-lift truck raises the front or rear wheels off the ground while the other wheels roll. This works for front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive cars over short distances. A flatbed lifts the entire vehicle off the ground. Nothing rolls, nothing drags. For anything more expensive than a basic sedan, flatbed is the way to go.
We provide flatbed towing across all of Ottawa. Downtown, Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Gloucester, Nepean, Stittsville, and all highway corridors.
If a tow company tries to wheel-lift your AWD or EV: Say no. Wheel-lift towing an AWD vehicle can cause thousands of dollars in drivetrain damage. Ontario Towing always uses the correct method for your vehicle type.
Frequently asked questions about flatbed towing service ottawa
Flatbed towing may cost slightly more than wheel-lift towing, but it prevents the expensive drivetrain damage that wrong towing causes. Call (613) 619-4545 for a quote.
Yes. All Tesla models must be flatbed towed. We transport Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X safely on our flatbed trucks.
Yes. Our flatbed trucks handle full-size SUVs including Tahoe, Expedition, Highlander, and similar vehicles.
Yes. We provide flatbed towing 24/7 across Ottawa. Call any time.
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