What Kind of Tow Truck Do You Need? Flatbed, Wheel-Lift, or Hook and Chain
When your car breaks down or needs to be moved, not all towing is the same. Different types of vehicles — and situations — call for different tow trucks. At Valley Cat Towing, we offer multiple options to make sure your car is handled with care.
🚚 Flatbed Tow Trucks
Flatbed towing lifts your entire car off the ground and places it on a platform. It’s the safest and most secure option for:
All-wheel drive or 4WD vehicles
Low-clearance sports cars
Luxury cars
Heavily damaged vehicles
When to choose flatbed:
If your vehicle can’t roll freely or has low clearance, we’ll likely send a flatbed.
🚙 Wheel-Lift Tow Trucks
Wheel-lift towing uses a metal yoke that lifts two wheels (usually the front) while the others stay on the ground. It’s fast, efficient, and great for:
Front-wheel drive vehicles
Short-distance tows
Tight parking lots
When to choose wheel-lift:
For quick tows around town or vehicles in tight spaces, this is often the best option.
🪝 Hook and Chain Tow Trucks
This older method involves hooking your car’s axle and pulling it behind the tow truck. We rarely use it today — it's mostly reserved for junk or wrecked vehicles.
When to choose hook-and-chain:
If the vehicle is beyond repair and needs to be hauled to a scrapyard.
Which One Is Right for You?
When you call Valley Cat Towing, we’ll ask a few quick questions and send the right truck for the job. You don’t need to decide — we handle that for you.
📞 Call or text us at (818) 253-1546
📍 Serving the San Fernando Valley 24/7
