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Towing & roadside guides

Practical answers for planning a pickup, choosing the right help, and knowing what to ask on the call. Written for drivers and vehicle owners in greater Newark and beyond.

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White NADA International flatbed truck parked in an industrial yard.

Towing methods

Rear view of a NADA truck with an empty flatbed platform.

Flatbed towing: when to ask for it and what to tell the driver

Learn what flatbed towing involves, which vehicle details matter, and how to prepare for a Newark-area pickup.

Wheel-lift assembly beneath the rear of an empty flatbed truck.

Wheel-lift towing: how vehicle type and access affect the choice

Understand wheel-lift towing, the role of vehicle-specific towing instructions, and what to confirm before arranging a tow.

Transport and vehicle removal

An empty flatbed truck parked in a pull-off beside a quiet road.

Planning long-distance vehicle transport: a pickup-to-delivery checklist

Prepare a long-distance towing request with clear vehicle details, pickup and delivery access, timing, and quote questions.

A motorcycle parked beside an empty flatbed truck.

Motorcycle transport: what to prepare before arranging a pickup

Plan a motorcycle pickup with useful details about the bike, its condition, accessories, access, and destination.

A compact excavator with its bucket resting on level ground.

Construction equipment transport: the details needed to assess a move

Prepare an equipment transport request with machine specifications, attachments, condition, access, and delivery requirements.

A black stretch limousine parked in a spacious paved lot.

Limousine towing: planning for length, clearance and access

Learn which limousine details to share before a tow, including vehicle dimensions, modifications, clearance, and pickup access.

An older silver sedan parked in a yard.

Junk vehicle removal: what to confirm before pickup

Prepare for junk vehicle removal by checking ownership paperwork, access, vehicle condition, personal items, and any charges or payment.

Roadside assistance

A car with its hood open beside a disconnected portable jump starter.

Car will not start? What to know before requesting a jump-start

Learn what to tell a roadside provider about a no-start problem, when a jump-start may help, and what to confirm afterward.

A parked car with a flat tire and a tow truck in the background.

Flat-tire assistance: spare tires, wheel locks and the next step

Prepare a flat-tire assistance call with details about your spare, wheel-lock key, tire condition, vehicle, and location.

Car keys visible on the driver seat through a closed window.

Locked out of your vehicle? Information that helps arrange assistance

Find out what to share during a vehicle lockout call, how missing keys differ from keys locked inside, and when to call 911.

A modern red plastic fuel container standing upright beside a parked car.

Out of fuel? What to confirm before requesting roadside delivery

Prepare a fuel-delivery request with the correct fuel type, exact location, vehicle details, and questions about quantity and charges.