Flatbed Towing in Atlanta, GA
All four wheels off the road, from pickup to drop-off. The safest way to move AWD cars, low cars, EVs and damaged vehicles.
Short answer: Flatbed towing carries your whole vehicle on the truck’s bed, with all four wheels off the road. A+ Quality Atlanta Towing Company provides flatbed towing across Atlanta, GA and Metro Atlanta for cars, SUVs, pickups and motorcycles. We’re available day and night, seven days a week. Call (470) 805-2240.
What Is Flatbed Towing?
A flatbed tow truck has a long, flat bed that tilts down to the ground like a ramp. Your vehicle is pulled up onto the bed with a winch, secured at the wheels, and the bed levels out again for the trip. Nothing on your car touches the road until we unload it at the shop, dealer or home you choose.
Because no wheels turn during the tow, there’s no wear on the transmission or drivetrain, and no risk of dragging a damaged part along the pavement.
When Your Vehicle Needs a Flatbed
- All-wheel and four-wheel drive vehicles: towing with some wheels on the ground can damage the drivetrain.
- Low or lowered cars: sports cars, cars with front spoilers or body kits, and cars with low ground clearance.
- Electric and hybrid vehicles: most manufacturers recommend a flatbed for EVs.
- Luxury and high-value cars: the most protection for the paint, wheels and suspension.
- Cars after an accident: bent wheels, broken suspension or a car that won’t steer.
- Cars that won’t roll: locked wheels, a seized brake or a transmission stuck in park.
- Motorcycles: bikes ride upright on the bed, strapped down for the trip.
Flatbed or Wheel-Lift: We Have Both
We run flatbed and wheel-lift trucks, so you get the right one for your vehicle, not just whichever truck is closest. A wheel-lift works well for many front-wheel-drive cars and tight spots. A flatbed is the safer choice for everything on the list above. Tell us the year, make and model when you call, and we’ll match the truck to the job. You can also read more about light duty towing and car towing.
How We Load Your Car on the Flatbed
- We check the vehicle and talk you through the plan before we start.
- The bed tilts down to make a gentle ramp.
- The car is winched up slowly and kept straight on the bed.
- We secure it at the wheels, so it can’t shift on the way.
- We confirm the drop-off address with you before we leave.
Flatbed Towing Across Atlanta
We’re based at 1940 Monroe Dr NE and run flatbed tows across Midtown, Buckhead, Downtown Atlanta, Decatur, Sandy Springs and the rest of Metro Atlanta. Common calls include AWD SUVs stuck on the Downtown Connector, EVs that ran out of charge, lowered cars in Midtown parking decks and cars that need to go from one shop to another. If your car is in a parking deck, tell us the clearance height, so we can plan how to reach it.
Getting Your Car Ready for a Flatbed Tow
- Take your valuables, garage remote and toll tag out of the car.
- Tell us the ground clearance if the car is lowered or has a front spoiler, so we can plan the loading angle.
- Tell us if the car won’t steer, roll or go into neutral.
- Have the key ready, including for push-button cars, so we can steer and set the parking brake.
- Take a few photos of the car before it’s loaded, for your own records.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does flatbed towing cost in Atlanta?
It depends on the distance, where the vehicle is and what kind of vehicle it is. Call (470) 805-2240 with those details and we’ll give you a quote.
Is flatbed towing safe for my car?
Yes. It’s the safest way to tow most vehicles, because all four wheels are off the road and the car is secured on the bed for the whole trip.
Can you put an electric car on a flatbed?
Yes. Most EV makers recommend a flatbed. Tell us it’s an EV when you call, and where you’d like it to go: home, a charger or a dealer.
Do you tow motorcycles on a flatbed?
Yes. Motorcycles ride upright on the bed and are strapped down for the trip. See our motorcycle towing page for more.
Can you tow my car from a parking deck?
Often, yes. Tell us the name of the deck, the level and the clearance height, so we can plan the safest way to get your car out.
Do I need to be there when you load my car?
It’s best if you are, so we can check the car together and confirm where it’s going. If you can’t be there, call us and we’ll talk through the options.
Can you tow a car that won’t roll or steer?
Yes. A flatbed is the right truck for that. Tell us when you call, so we bring what’s needed to load it safely.
Flatbed Towing in Atlanta, Day and Night
From a lowered sports car in Midtown to an AWD SUV on I-285, we load it right and take it where it needs to go.