Car Carrier
The car carrier is a flatbed recovery vehicle that loads a car fully onto its bed rather than towing it on its wheels — the safer option for non-running vehicles, vehicles with drivetrain damage, or moves where the car simply shouldn't be driven or dragged. It's used for accident recovery, vehicle relocation, and transporting a car that can't make the trip under its own power. Loading the vehicle fully onto the bed rather than lifting one end (as our standard towing truck does) avoids putting any strain on wheels, axles, or a damaged drivetrain during the trip — the right choice whenever there's any doubt about whether the vehicle is safe to have partially on the road. It's also used for straightforward vehicle relocation where towing on wheels simply isn't necessary or desired, not only breakdown situations. Available with an operator; tell us the vehicle's condition when you book so we send the right recovery vehicle for the job.
How it compares
Unlike the standard towing truck, which lifts one end of the vehicle and tows it on its remaining wheels, the car carrier loads the entire vehicle onto its flatbed — the safer choice for drivetrain damage or any vehicle that shouldn't have wheels on the road.
Specs
- Load capacity
- Available on request
- Best for
- Non-running vehicle transport, careful car relocation
Pricing on request
Frequently asked questions
Why would I need a car carrier instead of a standard tow?
If your vehicle has drivetrain damage, or shouldn't have any wheels touching the road for any reason, the car carrier's full flatbed load is the safer option compared to a standard wrecker tow that lifts only one end.
Can the car carrier be used for non-emergency vehicle relocation?
Yes — it's used for planned vehicle relocation as well as breakdown and accident recovery, whenever towing on wheels isn't the right approach.