Here’s a guide to the answers of some of the most frequently asked questions that our Chicago towing service team gets asked every day as we provide our expert vehicle recovery services in the Chicagoland area.

What exactly is towing?

Towing is the process of hauling a disabled, damaged, or illegally parked vehicle with another vehicle – usually a flatbed tow truck – or with a tow bar, a rope, or a chain. Tow trucks include flatbeds or wreckers, and the type of truck to  best tow your vehicle is best determined by your vehicle type.

When is towing necessary?

Towing is necessary to provide when vehicles cnanot move due to accidents, mechanical issues, or when it is stranded. It is also popular to tow vehicles when they need to be transported over great distances.

What are the basics of how towing works?

Towing works by connecting the disabled vehicle to the tow truck with  secure attachment like axles or tow hooks. Tow trucks use a tow bar or tow dolly to host a vehicle up and then pull the vehicle to its intended destination. Flatbed tow trucks fully lift up the vehicle onto a flatbed, so all of the vehicle’s wheels are off the ground during the towing process.

How much does towing cost?

Towing costs vary and are based on a range of factors including towing distance, vehicle type, and whether additional services like tire changes or jump starts are required.

Can all vehicles get towed?

Almost all vehicles can be towed, ranging from cars to motorcycles ,trucks, buses, and RVs. towing limitations are based on towing capacity of the tow truck vehicle or special considerations for particular vehicle types like electric cars.

Is towing usually covered by insurance?

This depends on your particular insurance policy. Some vehicle insurance policies include roadside assistance coverage that can cover the expenses of towing in certain situations, but it’s best to review your insurance policy or reach out to your insurance provider to know for sure in advance.