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Special Vehicle Towing in Arlington, TX
Low sports cars, lifted pickups, cargo vans and cars you just bought. Some vehicles need more care on a tow truck, and our flatbeds are set up for them.
Dispatch, 24/7(682) 351-8822
What counts as a special vehicle for towing?
Any vehicle that can't go on a tow truck the ordinary way: sports cars with low front ends, lifted or very heavy pickups, cargo vans, classic cars, and cars that don't run or roll. Each one needs a different setup on the flatbed, so tell us what you drive when you call.
The owner photos on our Google profile show some of what we carry: a mid-engine sports car, a lifted 4x4 pickup, a full-size cargo van and small city cars. Every load follows the same steps: slow loading, tie-downs at the wheels, and a walk-around with the owner before anything moves.
If you are not sure whether your vehicle needs special handling, describe it to the dispatcher. Ground clearance, weight, and whether it rolls are the three things that matter most.
How do you tow a low sports car without scraping it?
The driver lowers the bed to its flattest angle, uses boards under the tires to lift the front lip over the bed edge, and winches the car up slowly with someone watching the nose. The car is tied down by the wheels, never by the body or suspension.
Low cars are scraped at two moments: when the front lip meets the bed, and when the car crests the top of the bed. Going slowly with ramps fixes the first one. Lowering the bed fully and keeping the winch angle low fixes the second.
If your car has a nose lift, turn it on before loading. If it has an adjustable suspension, put it in the highest setting. Tell the dispatcher about aftermarket splitters or side skirts so the driver knows where the lowest point is.
Can you tow a lifted truck or a heavy pickup?
Yes, within the weight our flatbeds are rated for, which covers lifted half-ton and three-quarter-ton pickups and most full-size vans and SUVs. For anything heavier, like a box truck or a loaded work truck, tell the dispatcher so we can confirm before sending a truck.
Lifted trucks have the opposite problem from sports cars: the vehicle is tall, so the load sits high on the bed. The driver checks the overall height for bridges and garages on the route and straps the truck at all four wheels.
If the truck has a trailer hitch, a ball mount or a winch on the front, we may ask you to remove it first, or we will work around it.
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(682) 351-8822Can you deliver a car I just bought?
Yes. We move cars from private sellers, auctions and dealers to your home or your mechanic. This is common when the car has no plates yet, needs an inspection, or you don't trust it on the highway. Have the seller's address and the paperwork ready.
Call ahead and give us a pickup window that works for the seller. The driver can wait while you finish the paperwork and look the car over. If the car does not start at the seller's place, we can still load it on the flatbed.
One review on our Google profile is from a customer whose newly purchased car turned out to have a mechanical problem. Our driver loaded it carefully and talked through what the problem might be on the way.
How do you tow a car that won't roll?
When a wheel is locked, a brake is seized, or the car is stuck in park with a dead battery, the driver uses skates or dollies under the locked wheels and winches the car on with them. It takes longer than a normal load, so mention it on the call.
If the car is damaged after a crash and a wheel is broken or pushed back, the same tools are used. The driver will clean up loose parts from the road before leaving if it is safe to do so.
Cars in tight garages or between other cars may need to be pulled out with the winch before loading. The driver will tell you what is needed before doing it.
Is my car insured while it is on your truck?
Tow companies in Texas are licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and our trucks carry their TDLR numbers on the bed. Ask the dispatcher about coverage for your vehicle when you call, especially for high-value or classic cars.
Before the car is loaded, the driver and you look at it together and note any damage that is already there. Read our service advisory on the policies page for the full terms.
Can you tow a car with no keys?
Usually, yes. Without a key the steering may lock and the car may be stuck in park, so the driver puts skates or dollies under the wheels and winches the car on. Bring proof you own the car, because we will not move a vehicle for someone who can't show it is theirs.
Common reasons for no-key tows are a lost key, a car bought without a key, or a key fob that stopped working. A dealer or automotive locksmith can usually make a new key once the car is at their shop, so we often tow straight there.
Tell the dispatcher about the missing key on the call. It changes the gear the driver brings and how long the job takes.
How do you tow a classic or collector car?
On a flatbed, loaded slowly, tied down at the wheels with soft straps, and with the owner watching the load. Older cars often have low ground clearance, weak tow points and fragile trim, so the driver plans the load with you before winching anything.
Tell us before the truck comes if the car has no working brakes, a fuel leak or a battery that should be disconnected. If you have a specific way you want the car tied down, say so. Expect the load to take longer than a normal tow.
Where is special vehicle towing available?
Everywhere we tow: Arlington and 16 nearby cities in Dallas-Fort Worth. Call from any of them and the nearest truck is sent.
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