What is wheel lift towing in Brentwood, and when does it fit?
A wheel lift truck slides a pair of padded cradles under two tires and raises that end of the car. Nothing presses on the bumper or the frame, and the truck stays short, which matters in a town centre built around towers, tight ramps and busy curbs. It is one of the services on our towing services in Brentwood page, and the one we send most often for a front-wheel-drive car with a dead engine, a seized brake or a no-start in a spot a longer truck cannot reach.
Brentwood traffic runs on a few big roads. Lougheed Hwy, part of BC Highway 7, meets Willingdon Ave at km 10.0 and carries the Millennium Line overhead, and Brentwood Town Centre station is the only SkyTrain station built on a road median. Bus bays line Willingdon and Lougheed beside it. A wheel lift can back up to a stalled car at the curb, lift it and clear the lane, so buses get moving again. If your car is stuck in a building garage, read our guide to underground parkade towing before you call.
Wheel lift is not right for every car. All-wheel-drive models, many EVs and badly damaged cars should not roll on two wheels. For those we put dollies under the other axle or send a truck from our flatbed towing in Brentwood service. Not sure which you have? Send us the make and model and we will tell you which setup fits before anything starts.
Where does wheel lift towing work best around Brentwood?
Each part of Brentwood brings its own pickup problems. These are the ones we plan for when a wheel lift is the right truck.
Gilmore Place
Pedestrian-only streets cross Onni's 12-acre block, so we meet the car at a garage exit or on Gilmore Ave. See wheel lift towing at Gilmore Place.
The Amazing Brentwood
Parkade entrances on Beta Ave, Halifax Way, Alpha Way and Brentwood Blvd. We need the entrance and level. More on The Amazing Brentwood wheel lift tows.
SOLO District
Secured garages under the Skyline Drive towers, so someone has to let the truck in. Read about SOLO District wheel lift towing.
Brentwood Park
Winding, tree-lined streets with bungalows and driveways, where a short truck turns easily. Visit Brentwood Park wheel lift tows.
Concord Brentwood
Tower garages south of Lougheed between Beta Ave and Delta Ave, beside the Dawson Park works. See Concord Brentwood wheel lift service.
Willingdon Heights
Detached homes between Boundary Rd and Willingdon Ave, with Hwy 1 Exits 28 and 29 at each edge. Go to Willingdon Heights wheel lift towing.
Buchanan West
Big-box and hotel lots on the north side of Lougheed between Gilmore and Madison. Read Buchanan West wheel lift pickups.
Brent Gardens
Three Halifax St buildings over one secured underground parkade. See Brent Gardens wheel lift towing.
Wheel lift or flatbed: which Brentwood tow fits your car?
The drive layout decides the tow. Here is how we match common Brentwood calls to a truck setup.
How does a wheel lift tow in Brentwood go, start to finish?
Most Brentwood wheel lift calls follow the same short path.
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Tell us the spot
Give the street and cross street, like Willingdon Ave at Lougheed Hwy, or the building, entrance and parkade level. - 02
Tell us the drive type
Front, rear or all-wheel drive. If you do not know, the make and model is enough for us to check. - 03
Hear the price
We confirm the price before a truck is sent and before any hookup. - 04
Hook and lift
Cradles go under the tires, straps go over them, and the car comes up a few inches. Dollies go on if the car needs them. - 05
Drop-off
We take it to your shop, your home or a body shop. Not sure where? Our car broke down checklist helps you decide.
Wheel lift towing questions from Brentwood drivers
Is a wheel lift safe for my car?
Yes, when the car suits it. The cradles hold the tires, not the bumper, so plastic trim stays clear. We check the drive type first and add dollies or switch to a flatbed in Brentwood when needed.
Can you pull a car from a garage on Rosser Ave near Madison Centre?
Tell us the building and the posted clearance at the entrance. A wheel lift truck is shorter than a flatbed, but we still check the sign before going in. See Madison Centre wheel lift towing.
How is the price of a wheel lift tow in Brentwood set?
It depends on the pickup spot, the distance and whether dollies are needed. We confirm it before any hookup. Our tow cost guide explains what goes into it.
What if it is only a dead battery?
Then you may not need a tow at all. Ask about roadside assistance in Brentwood for a boost first.
Do you tow box trucks with a wheel lift?
Not on our light wheel lift units. Larger vans and trucks go to our commercial and heavy duty crew.