Wheel-lift towing. Tight spaces. Fast turnarounds.
When you need to pull a standard sedan out of a narrow French Quarter side street or a tight Mid-City apartment lot, a wheel-lift truck is the right tool. Smaller footprint than a flatbed, faster hook-up, and zero damage on properly-equipped vehicles. We run modern hydraulic wheel lifts rated for sedans, trucks, and most SUVs up to 7,500 pounds.
What's included in this service?
- Hydraulic wheel-lift on compact tow trucks
- Front-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive vehicles rated
- French Quarter side street, shotgun-house driveway, and tight-lot access
- Quick hook-ups (under 5 minutes on most vehicles)
- Short-distance transport to body shop, dealer, or home
- Jump-start-and-tow combos when battery is dead but vehicle cannot idle
- Repossession and court-ordered transport (with paperwork)
- Secondary backup when flatbed is oversized for the space
When do you need this service?
- Your vehicle is a standard FWD or RWD sedan (not AWD, not EV)
- You are parked on a narrow one-way street or in a tight alley
- You need a fast, short-distance move to a shop
- Battery is dead and you need both a jump and a tow
- Sedan cannot roll because of transmission or brake lock
- Tight lot where a full-size flatbed cannot maneuver
What do homeowners ask about Wheel-Lift?
What is wheel-lift towing?
A wheel-lift truck has a metal yoke that slides under the drive wheels and lifts only that end of your vehicle off the ground - the other end rolls on its own wheels. It is faster than a flatbed and fits into tight streets and lots where a flatbed cannot.
Is wheel-lift safe for my car?
For standard FWD or RWD sedans, yes. For AWD, 4WD, or any EV, absolutely not, call for a flatbed. The spinning driveshaft or dragging drive motors will cause expensive internal damage on any vehicle with all four wheels driven or motored. If you're unsure, we'll tell you honestly.
Can you fit onto a narrow French Quarter or Bywater street?
Usually yes. Our wheel-lift trucks are built for narrow, one-way, oak-lined streets and tight courtyard driveways. Text a photo of the street or entrance when you call and we'll confirm access before dispatch. A few of the oldest, tightest blocks in the Quarter and Marigny require working from the nearest cross street - we can arrange.
How much does wheel-lift towing cost?
Wheel-lift tows are quoted flat before dispatch, based on distance. Short-distance moves under 5 miles usually carry the lowest flat rate in the New Orleans metro. You get the full number before we dispatch.
Will you jump start and then tow if the car will not run?
Yes. Many batteries are just drained - a quick jump is sometimes all you need, no tow required. If the alternator is bad or the engine won't hold a charge, we'll jump it to move it to the truck and still tow. Either way, the tow covers both labor.
Where do we offer Wheel-Lift in the New Orleans metro?
We provide wheel-lift in every city and community across the New Orleans metro. Pick your city for local details and service specifics.
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Need wheel-lift in the New Orleans metro?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.