towing a C5
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Le Mans Master
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
towing a C5
I made arrangements with the local Chevy dealer to pick up my 2000 to repair the power steering pulley that sheared off the hub. What shows up? A tow truck! I assumed incorrectly that they would have sent a flatbed. Service manager says they do it all the time.
I'm curious, have others had their towed with a tow truck and that bar that snags the underneath? Am I off base here or what?
I'm curious, have others had their towed with a tow truck and that bar that snags the underneath? Am I off base here or what?
Burning Brakes
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From: Richmond VA
I made arrangements with the local Chevy dealer to pick up my 2000 to repair the power steering pulley that sheared off the hub. What shows up? A tow truck! I assumed incorrectly that they would have sent a flatbed. Service manager says they do it all the time.
I'm curious, have others had their towed with a tow truck and that bar that snags the underneath? Am I off base here or what?
I'm curious, have others had their towed with a tow truck and that bar that snags the underneath? Am I off base here or what?
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy Tx
a rollback (flatbed) is the only way to go -- other types including
wheel lift type just won't go under the nose without damage. I
think I'd switch dealers if thats the kind of advise they give.
wheel lift type just won't go under the nose without damage. I
think I'd switch dealers if thats the kind of advise they give.
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Il
If the service manager is THAT brain dead,,,,I'd be looking for someplace else to get it fixed too!!!! I had the same experience with a flat bed,,,had to use boards too!! You have low clearance front and rear. It would be rubbing and scraping stuff getting to the front wheels,,and then lifting the front would be putting stuff in the back in harms way!! I'd be looking for another shop!!!!
Melting Slicks
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A Corvette should be towed on a flatbed and ONLY under the cover of darkness ~ Nobody should ever see such a sad thing 
I'd inform them your looking for another shop and see what kind of truck shows up then, if you feel you can still trust them
I'd inform them your looking for another shop and see what kind of truck shows up then, if you feel you can still trust them
Race Director
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From: Lake Mary Florida
The lift locations on the sides also have strap holders that can be installed for strapping the vehicle down for transporting. I believe in the weights and measurements sticky at the top of C5 General has the part numbers and listing for them.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Kind of my reaction to what you all have shared, when the truck showed up..."this ain't happening today nor on this truck!"
I've had it towed probably three times and all three of a flatbed. What are they thinking?
I've had it towed probably three times and all three of a flatbed. What are they thinking?
Drifting
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From: Oregon
About 12 years ago, I had to have my 80 towed from my ranch to town. AAA was called and I advised them it was a CORVETTE and needed a flat bed. I got busy with the horses and before I knew it, AAA had arrived with a regular truck and was in the process of setting it up to "dolly" the rear wheels.
I never knew I could run that fast! I basically told him to get lost and come back with the truck I requested. The driver had a real attitude, which I relayed back to AAA's main office. That episode got me the next years renewal free!
2 hours later, a flat bed arrived and my car was loaded.
I cant imagine getting my 98 on a tow rig!
I never knew I could run that fast! I basically told him to get lost and come back with the truck I requested. The driver had a real attitude, which I relayed back to AAA's main office. That episode got me the next years renewal free! 2 hours later, a flat bed arrived and my car was loaded.
I cant imagine getting my 98 on a tow rig!
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No way I'd let a regular tow truck near my Vette. Flatbed is the way to go.
