Do All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Need a Flatbed Tow Truck?

Many all-wheel-drive vehicles should be transported with all four wheels off the ground, which usually means a flatbed or approved dollies. Towing an AWD vehicle with drive wheels rolling can damage the drivetrain on some models.

Requirements vary by vehicle. Check the towing section of the owner’s manual and tell the towing company the exact year, make, model, and drivetrain. Ask the provider to confirm that the planned method follows the manufacturer’s instructions.