AWD & 4x4 Towing in Kendall & Miami — Done Right with Dollies

If you drive an all-wheel-drive SUV, a 4x4 truck, or a car that simply won't roll anymore, how it gets towed matters. Pull an AWD vehicle with two wheels spinning on the pavement and you can put real strain on the transfer case, center differential or transmission.

At E.T. Towing, we tow AWD, 4x4 and non-rolling vehicles every week across Kendall, The Hammocks and Miami-Dade using a wheel-lift tow truck with dollies, so all four wheels stay off the road. ¿Tu carro es AWD? Dinos el modelo cuando llames y vamos preparados.

Why AWD and 4x4 vehicles need extra care

• On many AWD vehicles, the front and rear axles are mechanically linked, so turning one set of wheels turns parts of the drivetrain too.
• Towing with two wheels on the ground can overheat or damage components that aren't designed to spin with the engine off.
• Many owner's manuals recommend that AWD vehicles be towed with all four wheels off the ground. When in doubt, check your manual or tell us the year, make and model, and we'll plan the tow accordingly.
• 4x4 trucks and SUVs with part-time systems can sometimes be towed differently depending on the setup, but we treat every one carefully and confirm before we hook up.

How we tow AWD and 4x4 vehicles: wheel-lift plus dollies

Our truck uses a wheel-lift that cradles one axle by the tires. For AWD and 4x4 vehicles we place dollies under the other axle, so the vehicle travels with all four wheels off the pavement. That protects the drivetrain and lets us handle the same jobs a larger truck would.

Vehicles we commonly move this way

• All-wheel-drive SUVs and crossovers
• 4x4 pickups and SUVs
• Cars with a locked transmission, seized brakes or a missing wheel
• Accident-damaged cars that can't roll on their own
• Lowered or low-clearance cars, where a wheel-lift is gentler on bumpers and body kits

Tight spots are where a wheel-lift shines

Kendall and Miami are full of condo garages, townhouse driveways and busy shopping-center lots. A wheel-lift tow truck is compact and maneuverable, so we can often reach a vehicle in places where a larger truck would struggle, then add dollies once the car is out.

What to tell us when you call

• Year, make and model, and whether it's AWD, 4x4, or two-wheel drive (if you know)
• Whether the car rolls, steers and is in neutral, or if the keys are missing
• Exact pickup location (garage level, gate code, parking spot) and where it's going: home, your mechanic, a dealership or a body shop

We always give you the price upfront on the phone before we dispatch.

FAQ

Can you tow an AWD car without damaging it?

Yes. We use a wheel-lift with dollies so all four wheels are off the ground, which is the method most AWD manufacturers recommend.

Do you tow 4x4 trucks and SUVs in Kendall and Miami-Dade?

Yes, 24/7, across Kendall, West Kendall, The Hammocks, Pinecrest, Cutler Bay, Homestead and the rest of Miami-Dade.

My car won't roll or is locked in park. Can you still move it?

In most cases, yes. Dollies let us move cars that can't roll on their own. Tell us the situation on the phone so we come prepared.

Is the price confirmed before you come?

Yes. We quote the price upfront on the phone before dispatching a truck.