Columbus Low Profile Towing for Lowered and Exotic Cars

It is flatbed towing set up for cars with very little ground clearance. We lower the deck all the way, add ramp boards under the tires to reduce the climb angle, winch slowly with someone watching the nose, and strap only at the tires. The goal is to load the car without the bumper, splitter or rockers touching anything.

Cost comes down to the pickup spot, the destination, the hour and whether loading needs extra boards or time. The dispatcher quotes the whole job on the phone before a truck is assigned, so there is no surprise at drop-off. The rates page explains how each part of a tow is figured.

Usually yes. The more boards we stack under the tires, the higher the car sits as it reaches the tail of the deck, which gives the front end room to clear. Tell the dispatcher the lowest measurement you know so the driver brings enough ramp extensions for your car.

No. Every truck in our fleet is a light-duty flatbed carrier, and for a lowered car that is the right tool. A wheel-lift lifts one end and drags the other, which is risky for a car with a low rear diffuser or exhaust and puts strain on the drivetrain.

We use soft straps that loop over the tires and pull down into the deck. Nothing hooks to the suspension, the subframe or any painted surface. On cars with large wheels and thin sidewalls, the driver positions the straps so they don't press against the rim face.

Yes, though it takes more boards and more time because the car sits at its lowest. If any pressure is left, raise it before we arrive. If the system is completely down, let the dispatcher know so the driver plans for the lowest possible approach.

It depends on how far you are from the nearest available carrier and on traffic at that hour. On the phone, our dispatcher shares a live estimate for your address and calls back if it shifts. We dispatch around the clock, every day of the year.

Yes. Call when the car won't start or can't be driven, and give the dispatcher the venue and where the car is parked within it. Show lots can be crowded, so it helps if you can clear a path behind the car for the deck to tilt down.

Yes. Many owners send sports and exotic cars to a specific tuner or dealer in another city. The car loads the same way, and the dispatcher prices the full trip before dispatch. Longer trips can be scheduled ahead so the shop is ready to receive it.

The rear of a low car matters as the deck levels out. The driver watches the back as well as the front, and adds boards or adjusts the tilt so the tail of the car clears the deck as it moves forward.

It is better if you are, especially for an expensive or modified car, so you can point out anything fragile. If you can't be there, arrange for the key to be available and tell the dispatcher about every low part. The driver photographs the car before loading either way.

Yes, if it fits within the weight rating of a light-duty carrier. Lowered pickups and SUVs usually load more easily than sports cars because their wheelbase spreads the angle, but the same slow process and soft straps apply. Tell the dispatcher about lift kits removed, drop spindles or a low front valance so the driver knows what to watch.

Yes, though wet ramp boards and decks call for extra care. The driver may take more time to position the tires and check traction during the winch pull. In winter, salt and slush on the deck are cleared before the car goes up.