The easiest way to tow a car is on a tilt-tray tow truck. The deck lowers to the road, the car is winched on, and the vehicle travels with all four wheels off the ground. That removes the licence conditions, the engineering certificate and the drivetrain wear that come with towing a car on its own wheels.
Towing a car behind another vehicle carries the tightest restrictions of any option, which is why the method matters more than the cost on most moves. Handling vehicle recovery yourself also carries a real risk of drivetrain damage, injury, and liability for damage to someone else’s property.
For a breakdown, an unregistered vehicle, or a car you can’t risk damaging, our team runs tilt tray car towing across Sydney and handles the loading, restraint and transport.
Cost usually comes second, and it moves with distance and timing more than anything else.
Reasons for towing a car
Cars may require towing for different reasons, our most common include the following:
Breakdowns & Mechanical Failures
These incidents are beyond our control and can be very stressful situations. Breakdown towing requires the car to be moved safely off the road to a mechanic, repair facility or collection point.
Vehicle Transportation
Other than breakdowns and mechanical failures, cars may need to be towed for transportation purposes. Whether it’s transporting a prestige vehicle to a new destination or transporting a race car to the race track, transportation of these vehicles needs to be handled with a lot of care and efficiency, taking into account the risk of damage, stone chips and weather.
Whatever the reason for the tow, a few minutes of preparation makes the pickup faster. Our guide on how to prepare your car for towing covers what to remove, what to leave and what the driver will need from you.
What is the easiest way to tow a car?
If you’ve found yourself in a situation where you need your car towed, the easiest and safest option is to hire a trusted professional to do the job for you. A towing company can move and transport your car to your required location using their professional trucks. Professional tow companies are also licensed and trained, providing you reassurance that your car is in good hands.