Dollying Service Ottawa

Dollying service in Ottawa uses a tow dolly to raise two wheels off the ground during transport. The dolly is a small two-wheel trailer that cradles the drive wheels while the other two roll on the pavement. It is a cost-effective option for moving front-wheel drive vehicles short distances in Ottawa when a full flatbed is not required.

When dollying works

Dollying is appropriate for front-wheel drive vehicles being moved short distances. The front wheels sit in the dolly cradle and the rear wheels roll freely. This works because the rear wheels on a FWD car are not connected to the transmission or drivetrain. Nothing gets damaged as long as the correct wheels are cradled.

When dollying does not work

Dollying is not safe for all-wheel drive vehicles, rear-wheel drive vehicles, or electric vehicles. AWD vehicles have drivetrains connected to all four wheels, so any wheels rolling on pavement can cause damage. RWD vehicles need the rear wheels lifted, which means the dolly would have to go on the wrong end, creating an unstable tow. EVs cannot have any wheels rolling during towing for the same reasons flatbed is required.

We provide dollying service across Ottawa for qualifying vehicles. It is a simple, affordable option for short moves of front-wheel drive cars within the city.