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How to Tow a Wrecked Car With a Flatbed Tow Truck

Towing a wrecked car isn't as simple as one would think. It requires experience and knowledge to tow a wrecked car without incurring further damage. If you want to know how to tow a wrecked car with a flatbed tow truck, we will teach you how to do so.

Step 1: The flatbed two truck will pull a couple of car lengths away from the vehicle that needs to be towed.

Step 2: Using the hydraulic lever, the driver will then use it to position the flatbed so that the wrecked car can be hauled up from the bottom. This way, the wrecked car can be easily hauled into the flatbed without too many problems.


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Step3: Once the wrecked car is loaded onto the flatbed, chains, and straps are used to secure the car when moving.

Step 4: Place chains and straps along the tire and bottom part of the car, or if the car is in a total wreck, the strap will be used to secure the entirety of the car on the flatbed tow truck.

Step 5: After it is secured tightly, the next step is for the driver to use the lever and lift the car onto the flatbed.

Step 6: When chains and straps are secured tightly, the flatbed tow truck is ready to depart from the area and into the local machine shop for further evaluation.

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