San Diego Long Distance Towing Service
To experience car problems while traveling away from home is ten times more stressful. Minor car issues like having a flat tire or dead car battery will be easy to take care of without major down time and continue your visit in San Diego. If you have more severe car breakdown and would rather take your car back home – we offer long distance towing service.
Long Distance Towing And Moving
Flatbed long-distance towing, is a preferred way to transport cars over 15 miles and further. Not only your vehicle is securely shielded from the elements of the roadway, but also there is no wear and tear on tires and suspension parts like differential, bearings, transmission. The transported car is just parked on top of a flatbed platform while being delivered to its destination. All of our towing services are available, to San Diego residents and visitors 7 days a week.
Everyday A&D Towing flatbed trucks tow multiple cars for our customers in San Diego. It is safe and suitable for all types of vehicles and even for electric vehicle towing. Call our dispatch and let us know what type of problems your vehicle has so we could suggest the best and safest towing option to move your vehicle.
Long Distance Car Towing From San Diego
Repairing unexpected severe vehicle breakdown or mechanical issues while visiting San Diego could become a nightmare, not only because of unfamiliar city, but also you have to now find accommodations to stay while your car is in the shop. Or you will need to commute back to pick up your vehicle.
If need to tow your vehicle further than just local towing in San Diego area, call us for a quote over the phone. We offer long distance towing to Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino. Whether you need to transport your vehicle 30 miles or 200 miles we can help you. A&D Towing is fully licensed and insured and meets all DMV and State regulations, so you can rest assured that your vehicle will be picked up and delivered on time.
Most flatbed tow truck can safely transport even larger vehicles like full size pick up trucks with four doors and long bed. Most common flatbed bed size is 22’L x 102″W that is about 22 feet long and 6 feet wide of usable surface area to transport a vehicle, tow a motorcycle or used for equipment towing. 32″ frame height makes it easier for the tow truck driver to secure vehicles from the ground using hook and chain to control arms or tire tie down straps.
Best Way To Transport Vehicle Long Distance
Long distance vehicle towing or car shipping, auto shipping, or auto transport term is usually used when you need to transport a vehicle to another city or another state. The most economical way to move your vehicle is on a 8 car carrier. Vehicle shipping companies offers non emergency long distance vehicle transporting services. A common theme with auto shipping companies is that they require to be able to start and drive the car on the car trailer. Also it is non emergency service, so you may be waiting for several weeks until car hauler will pick up your vehicle.
Choosing Long Distance Towing in San Diego from a local towing company is a better choice if you need to transport your car immediately. A&D Towing offers emergency local and long distance towing service to:
- North County,
- Temecula,
- San Ana,
- Los Angeles,
- Murrieta,
- Hemet,
- Riverside,
- San Bernardino,
- Corona,
- El Centro,
- Calexico,
- and More.
Can I Ride With A Tow Truck When Long Distance Towing?
Yes, if you need a ride along to the vehicle drop off, you can ride with a tow truck driver. On long distance tows our flatbed trucks can comfortably accommodate ride along for two passengers. If you are traveling with pets, they would have to stay inside your vehicle on a tow truck while in tow.
Not all tow trucks are created equal and a flatbed can do a better job in certain towing situations than a regular wrecker could do. You wouldn’t use a fork to eat soup. It all depends on a situation and the type of vehicle needs to be towed. Most towing companies offer same towing rates for flatbed and wheel lift towing. In some unusual situations the rate structure would be modified from typical hookup and mileage to an hourly rate or agreed flat fee rate.
Flatbed towing service is very convenient way to transport any car or truck from disablement location to a repair shop or home. When being towed on a flatbed towing truck your car is securely lifted of the ground and attached to the car carrier platform. It is then secured from any movement in all 4 corners with tire tie down straps. Rollback car carrier bed is the most convenient way for towing cars with lowered suspension and exotic cars.
We offer high quality and affordable flatbed towing in San Diego, CA. For your convenience we are open from 7am till 10pm 7 days a week. When you need to transport your 4×4 AWD car or truck, the best and safest option to tow it is to load it on a flatbed platform.
Flatbed Tow Trucks Used For Specialized Jobs
Flatbed tow truck specification will vary by class. There are several types of flatbed tow truck build for specific purpose: 3 car hauler focused on transporting more than one vehicle over long distances and are able to tow up to 4 cars at the time. Medium duty flatbeds are build on heavy duty truck frame and are used to tow and transport truck and tractors over 14,000 lbs.
A&D towing provides light-duty flatbed towing with emphasis on passenger cars and light duty pickup trucks in need of immediate towing due to sudden breakdown in San Diego Area.
- Load Capacity 10,000-12,000 lbs.
- Flatbed Deck Size: 22 feet in length and 6 feet in width.
- Tie Down System: J hook with chain and tire tie down strap.
- Approach Angle: Low bed load angle 10 degrees.
Our experienced driver have in depth understanding of towing equipment. Flatbed tow truck is a tool to transport items. Most commonly it is used for broken down vehicles, but its usefulness doesn’t stop there. Apart from long distance vehicle towing, we also offer specialty services like forklift towing and toolbox moving.