There may be times where traditional towing won't deliver for your towing needs. Flatbed towing is excellent for any concerns regarding the safety of your vehicle. A flatbed provides a platform in which the car be driven on to or a special system called a winch will be used to bring the car to the platform level. This method is especially useful for long distance hauls. This type of towing is quite popular as prevents further damage to your car and offers safety and all four wheels are off the ground preventing any possible damage to the car's transmission.