Flatbed towing in Houston, TX

Flatbed towing in Houston keeps all four wheels of your car off the road. It is the safe way to move AWD cars, EVs, low cars and luxury vehicles. Our flatbed hook-up is $125 plus $5 a mile.

When you need a flatbed

  • Your car is all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
  • Your car is electric or hybrid
  • The car sits low and a wheel-lift could scrape the bumper
  • The car is a luxury or sports model
  • A wheel or axle is damaged
  • The transmission is locked
  • The car was in a crash
  • You want the least risk of damage

How a flatbed tow works

  1. 1Tell us the make and modelThis helps us pick the right truck and straps.
  2. 2Price quoted firstYou hear the full price before we leave.
  3. 3Photos of all sidesThe driver photographs the car before loading.
  4. 4Winch and secureThe car is winched onto the bed and tied down at four points.
  5. 5Deliver and photographWe unload, take photos and hand you the receipt.

Flatbed tow options and costs in Houston

Flatbed hook-up for AWD, EV or luxury$125 plus $5 a mile (our price)

A 12-mile tow is about $185.

Dollies when needed$50 (our price)

For cars that cannot roll normally.

Wait time, 15 minutes$25 (our price)

If the pickup is delayed.

Typical flatbed tow elsewhere$100–$350 for local tows (usually)

Long distances cost more.

Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.

What changes the price

  • Miles on the tow.
  • If the car can roll or needs dollies or winching.
  • Low clearance that needs ramps.
  • Time of day.
  • Distance from our nearest truck.
  • Waiting or extra stops.

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Good to know in Houston

Many Houston drivers have AWD SUVs and trucks, and more EVs each year. Towing these with wheels down can harm the drivetrain, so a flatbed is the safe choice. Parking garages with low ceilings downtown may need a smaller truck, so tell us the height.

Flatbed trucks used for towing must be permitted and insured in Texas, and drivers must hold a TDLR license. Ask any driver to show it.

Questions about flatbed tows for awd, ev and luxury cars

Do you tow all-wheel-drive cars?

Yes, on a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground. Towing an AWD car with its wheels down can damage the drivetrain.

Can you tow an electric car?

Yes, on a flatbed. EVs should not be towed on their wheels in most cases, so check the owner’s manual.

Will the flatbed scratch my low car?

We use ramps and straps made for low cars, and we photograph the car before and after.

Is a flatbed more expensive?

Usually a little more than a wheel-lift. Ours is $125 plus $5 a mile.

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