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Special Vehicle Towing
Need help with special vehicle towing? Call Rick’s with your exact location and vehicle details. Confirm the right service, availability and price before dispatch.
Wheel-Lift Towing for Special Vehicle Situations
Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance provides wheel-lift towing and roadside assistance for cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, work vehicles, light-duty vehicles, and select medium-duty vehicles in Lake View East, Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Uptown, Andersonville, Edgewater, Lincoln Square, North Center, Ravenswood, Rogers Park, West Ridge, Jefferson Park, Sauganash, and nearby North Side Chicago neighborhoods.
Confirm the Vehicle Details First
Special vehicle towing depends on the vehicle type, drivetrain, condition, access, key status, and whether the vehicle rolls and steers.
Start with the vehicle and situation
Share the vehicle year, make, model and drivetrain, whether the keys are available, and whether the wheels roll and steering works. Wheel-lift towing with dollies may suit a vehicle, but suitability depends on condition, dimensions and manufacturer instructions.
Check drivetrain, weight and wheel condition
Do not assume that a vehicle can be towed with two wheels on the road. AWD, 4WD, electric vehicles and damaged running gear require particular care. Provide the model, load, modifications and wheel condition; Rick’s will assess whether the wheel-lift truck and dollies are suitable. Heavy-duty and flatbed service are not advertised here.
When another solution may be needed
Give the pickup address, access route and intended destination. Mention damage, blocked wheels, a tight parallel space, gates or garage restrictions before dispatch. Rick’s will confirm equipment suitability, availability and price.
What to have ready
- Exact address or cross streets and a safe callback number
- Vehicle year, make, model and drivetrain if known
- What happened, warning lights and whether it rolls or steers
- Key availability, pickup access and the destination if towing is needed
Related help
Questions before arranging this tow
Is Ravenswood Avenue enough to locate the vehicle?
Use Ravenswood Avenue as an orientation point, then give the exact street number or lot entrance, side of the street and parking position. Tell Rick’s about a gate, parking level or access restriction. The location reference does not establish a safe working area or permission to enter private property.
Can a parked car be towed without keys?
Sometimes. Missing keys can leave the steering, transmission or parking brake locked. Give the vehicle model, drivetrain, parking position and whether each wheel rolls. Rick’s must assess a suitable wheel-lift setup before accepting the job; do not force the shifter or steering.
What if a flatbed is required for my vehicle?
Rick’s does not offer flatbed towing. Manufacturer instructions, drivetrain, damage and access determine whether wheel-lift equipment with dollies is suitable. If it is not, the vehicle needs a provider with the required equipment. Confirm compatibility before booking.
Compare the relevant service options
Use the service guide that matches the symptoms, then confirm vehicle suitability and availability with Rick’s.
