The Flatbed Wrecker

Flatbed Wreckers vs. The “Hook”

The arguments for using one or the other often depend on your business, and your personal experience. Some of the best advantages of a flatbed wrecker are:

1. A flatbed is more versatile, if need be, you can load more than one vehicle at a time.
2. A flatbed is generally a bigger, heavier truck, there’s less wear and tear than on a overloaded pickup chassis
3. A flatbed offers the convience of a larger work area
4. A flatbed offers the possibilities of moving non automotive items, such a crates, lumber, safes, sheds, heavy equipment, or “pieces” of cars
5. Many customers prefer having their cars hauled on a bed
6. You don’t have to worry about attaching “drag lights” to the towed vehicle
7. Flatbeds most of the time don’t require relocating the towed car for better “positioning”
8. A Flatbed is generally a better idea for long distance towing
9. Most auto clubs prefer a Flatbed for AWD vehicles
10. You don’t have to worry about flat tires or tires going flat during a tow
11. Lots of Jeep, Vette, Beemer, and Benz owners just prefer the Flatbed Wrecker.
12. It's easier to stay on your diet, most flatbeds won't fit in a drive-thru