Anyone with a powerful enough truck and a hook can tow any car easily, and many towing services do just that – at the expense of the customer’s vehicle.  Hook and tow trucks, or those that cradle one axle, are definitely cheaper, but are more likely to damage your car.

Most people, and ESPECIALLY those with sports or classic cars, prefer their vehicle to arrive at the location in the exact same condition.  Many opt for expensive covered trailers from a full service auto transport carrier company, but for our money, a flatbed tow truck offers the most convenient and safe way to move your sports car or vehicle, and they’re also a great affordable option for towing sports cars long distances.

Outlined below are several reasons (and benefits) why you should ask for a flatbed tow truck for high value car transport.

How A Flatbed Works

Before we get into the reasons why a Flatbed is the best option for your sports car, let’s take a minute to describe exactly how it works.  To get your vehicle onboard, the flatbed is first lowered to the surface – usually with hydraulics, then two end-hooks attached to the slots at the bottom part of your car.  If the car cannot be driven onto the flatbed, the tow truck operator then uses an automated winch to pull the vehicle onboard the flatbed.

This makes the entire process quite easy, with only one operator needed to get the vehicle on the flatbed.

One of the advantages of having your car towed using a flatbed tow truck is the fact that, the vehicle will be riding on the flatbed the entire journey. This reduces the risk of losing a bolt or two, wear and tear on tires and other parts that could be affected when tires spin. A flatbed tow truck is also the recommended method for towing four-wheel drive vehicles that may have been damaged, other large vehicles included.

Flatbed benefits for Sports Car Owners

Since flatbed towing is generally much safer, many car owners insist on having their vehicles towed using this method. Having your vehicle towed this way reduces the risk of damage and other mishaps that could happen on the road.

Here’s the main advantages for using one to tow your sports or classic car…

1. Damage is less likely

With a flatbed tow truck, your vehicle doesn’t have direct contact with the road or the surface. This is because all the vehicle’s wheels are on the flatbed. This contributes greatly to reduced wear and tear that could be caused due to friction with the surface, or misaligned movable parts such as the wheels.

For many classic cars, long distance towing is the norm rather than the exception.  So protect your car’s transmission, engine parts, and other systems that could be damaged were the vehicle towed on its wheels, and instead have the tower shoulder the miles.

2. Safety On The Road

Towing broken down vehicles using a flatbed tow truck is considerably safer than pulling them along. It also ensures the safety of other road users, leave alone the towed vehicle. This is because the towed vehicle won’t be swaying all over the road putting other cars and road users at risk. The risk of hitting pedestrians with the same is greatly reduced as well.

3.  Reduced Insurance Costs

Since non-contact transport on a flatbed is considered safer, it’s also much cheaper if you choose to insure the transport of your vehicle (highly recommended for more expensive cars).

4.  Reduced Costs

Many sports car aficionados prefer to ship their vehicles in a fancy covered trailer with some fancy design on it.  Essentially what you’re getting is a covered Flatbed truck at 3 to 5 times the cost.

If you require your vehicle to be out of the elements completely, this may be an option for you, but for most customers the value just isn’t there.  What’s more, many customers opt to cover their vehicles with their car cover in case any road debris should damage the paint.

5. It Saves Time

Let’s be honest, if you got a classic car on order, the quicker the better.

Loading a vehicle onto the flatbed tow truck is comparatively easy, and is even easier if the car can move, as all one will need to do is drive it onto the flatbed, then have it strapped firmly for transportation.

Badly damaged vehicles however need to be winched up onto the flatbed. The process is not only easy, but saves you lots of valuable time in the end.

Call Reliable Guys Today

Need a dependable towing service to transport your prized sports car? Why not choose the towing team with over 20 years experience exclusively in our proud Gateway City.

Fully insured, licensed and bonded in the states of Missouri and Illinois, the folks at Reliable Guys Towing pride themselves in clear communication to ensure that services, prices and quality far surpass our competition. We know our talented technicians are the best in the business, and we go that extra mile in resolving our clients issue so that they feel comfortable and assured for their Roadside Assistance needs.

Whether you need immediate towing service, or perhaps you’ve locked your keys in your car, or have a dead battery, we’d be more than happy to serve you. Give us a call at (314) 325-1016 and one of our knowledgeable towing service reps will help assist getting a tow truck to you so we can quickly get you on your way.