Know Your Towing Options in NYC Different breakdown situations require different tow trucks: Flatbed Tow Truck: Best for all-wheel-drive, luxury, or damaged vehicles. Wheel-Lift Tow Truck: Fast, affordable option for short-distance or tight NYC streets. Heavy-Duty Wrecker: Handles commercial trucks, buses, or large vehicles around Westchester. When you call, tell the towing dispatcher your vehicle make, model, and location (for example: “Grand Concourse near 167th Street”
