Flatbed towing. Four wheels off the ground.
Not every tow is safe on a wheel lift. All-wheel drive sedans, electric vehicles with drive motors on both axles, lowered cars, and anything with a damaged wheel or suspension should always go flatbed. We run modern rollback flatbeds with soft straps, low-profile ramps, and covered-trailer options for vehicles that cannot be scratched.
What's included
- Low-profile flatbed trucks with approach angles under 10 degrees
- Soft-strap wheel nets (no frame hook or chain damage)
- AWD and 4WD safe transport
- EV transport — Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Mustang Mach-E, Hummer EV
- Sports car, lowered, and low-clearance loading
- Damaged-vehicle recovery after collision
- Long-distance flatbed routes within California and out-of-state
- Covered-trailer option for exotic and museum-grade cars
When you need this service
- Your car is AWD or 4WD (wheel lift damages transfer case)
- You drive an EV (wheel lift damages drive motors)
- Vehicle is lowered, has aftermarket body kit, or low front splitter
- Front or rear wheel is damaged, flat, or locked
- Transmission is in park and cannot be shifted
- Post-accident move with visible frame or suspension damage
- Luxury or classic vehicle that cannot be bumped or scratched
- Long-distance move where flat-towing risks mileage and gearbox wear
Common questions
Why flatbed instead of wheel lift?
Anything all-wheel drive needs flatbed, full stop — wheel lifts leave two wheels on the ground and the spinning driveshaft destroys the transfer case. EVs are the same story — dragging a Tesla or Rivian with drive wheels on the ground fries the motor. Sports cars and lowered cars need a flatbed because wheel lifts lift only one end and the other end scrapes. If you're not sure, call — we'll tell you honestly which is right.
Will my car get damaged during flatbed loading?
Not with us. We use soft-strap wheel nets, never chains or hooks on the frame. Low-profile beds mean approach angles under 10 degrees — most lowered cars clear without scraping. For show cars and exotics, we can add plywood or an extension ramp. The driver walks every vehicle before loading.
How much does flatbed towing cost?
Local flatbed runs from $115 for a hook-up plus mileage. Longer distance is quoted flat-rate. You hear the total before dispatch, not at the drop-off. Covered-trailer and exotic transport is priced separately — call for a quote.
Can you tow my Tesla or EV?
Yes. Every EV on the road needs a flatbed — the drive motors are permanently engaged with the wheels. We regularly move Teslas, Rivians, Mustang Mach-Es, and Hummer EVs. Follow your vehicle manual for tow-mode procedure; most EVs have a transport mode that releases the parking pawl. If the battery is dead and it will not release, we have a workaround.
Do you do long-distance flatbed?
Yes. Flat-rate quotes from San Diego to Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, Bay Area, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. Cross-state is available with scheduling. You get a written quote before we agree.
Flatbed Towing across San Diego County
We provide flatbed towing in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.
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Homeowners who hired us for this
Broke down on the 5 at 1 a.m. Dispatcher answered on the first ring, gave me a real ETA, and the flatbed showed up 35 minutes later. Driver walked me through the load and I was home by 3. Exactly what I needed.
Our 26-foot rental truck died halfway through a move. Called three companies; Quick Tow was the only one who picked up. Heavy wrecker was onsite in under an hour and they dropped the truck exactly where we needed.
Model Y wouldn't shift out of park. They rolled up with a low-clearance flatbed, knew exactly what button combo puts it in transport mode, loaded with soft straps. No drama, no scratches, no nonsense.
Need flatbed towing in San Diego County?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.