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Flatbed Towing in Pleasant Hills, PA
Some vehicles should not roll a single mile on their own wheels. A flatbed carries the whole vehicle on the truck bed, so nothing touches the road on the way to the shop.
Short answer: Proactive Roadside Assistance provides flatbed towing in Pleasant Hills and the South Hills for all-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, low, luxury and damaged vehicles. Available day and night. Call (412) 943-7116.
When a Flatbed Is the Right Choice
- All-wheel and four-wheel drive. Towing with wheels on the road can damage the drivetrain.
- Low cars. Sports cars and lowered cars can scrape on a wheel lift, especially on our hills.
- Luxury and classic cars. The safest way to move a vehicle you care about.
- Accident damage. Bent wheels or broken suspension mean the car cannot roll safely.
- Long moves. A flatbed is easier on the vehicle over longer distances.
How a Flatbed Tow Works
The bed tilts back and slides down to the ground. Your vehicle is pulled up onto the bed with a winch, then secured at each wheel with straps. The bed levels out and we drive away with all four wheels off the road. At the other end, it all happens in reverse.
Flatbeds on South Hills Streets
A flatbed needs room behind the vehicle to load. On steep driveways in Pleasant Hills and Baldwin, or tight lots off Route 51, we look at the spot first and plan the angle. If the car is stuck in a ditch or snowbank, we can winch it out before loading.
What to Tell Us When You Call
- The vehicle. Year, make, model, and whether it is AWD or lowered.
- The condition. Will it roll, steer and shift into neutral?
- The spot. Driveway, parking garage, roadside, or off the road.
- Where it is going. The shop, dealer, body shop or home address.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my all-wheel drive car need a flatbed?
Yes, in most cases. Towing an AWD car with two wheels on the road can damage the drivetrain, so we use a flatbed.
Can a flatbed get into a parking garage?
It depends on the height clearance. Tell us the garage and level, and we will tell you what works.
Can you tow a car after an accident?
Yes. Damaged cars that cannot roll safely go on the flatbed. We tow to the body shop or lot you choose.
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Need a Tow in Pleasant Hills?
Available day and night. Or fill in the ticket and we’ll call you back.