Why Garage Towing Needs Special Gear
Parking garage towing is the job of moving a vehicle out of a covered structure with a low ceiling. Many garages in Downtown Dallas, Uptown and the Arts District have clearance bars between about 6 feet 6 inches and 7 feet. A standard flatbed is too tall to drive in. So we bring the car to the truck instead.
We use a low-profile wheel-lift unit, wheel dollies and a portable jump pack. These let us lift and roll a car down ramps and around tight turns until it reaches the street or a loading area. There, we load it on a flatbed for the trip to your shop or home.
When You Need Parking Garage Towing
- Your car will not start on an upper or lower garage level
- The car has a flat and the spare is missing or damaged
- The car is stuck in a tight spot with locked wheels
- The garage has a clearance bar under 7 feet
- Your building manager needs a dead car removed
Garage Towing Options
Many garage calls do not need a tow. A Battery Jump Start fixes a car that sat too long. A Car Lockout gets you back in. A Flat Tire Change gets you rolling. When the car must go, we move it out and load it for Flatbed Towing. EV owners can read about EV Towing, and owners of low sports cars can read about Exotic Towing.
Dallas Garages We Work In
We tow from office towers, hotels, hospitals and apartment garages across the central city. That includes high-rise garages along Main Street, Elm Street and Commerce Street downtown, mixed-use garages along McKinney Avenue in Uptown, and newer apartment garages in Deep Ellum, Bryan Place and the Design District.
Many of these garages have gates, key fobs or a security desk. Please tell us the garage name, the level and the spot number when you call. If you can, let building security know a tow truck is coming. In summer, upper levels that sit in the sun get very hot, so plan to wait in a cool spot.
What to Expect
- Call (972) 362-1607 with the garage address, level and clearance height if posted.
- We send a crew with low-clearance gear.
- We check whether a jump, tire change or unlock can solve the problem first.
- If not, we move the car to the exit and load it on a flatbed.
Parking Garage Towing Cost
Garage tows take more time than street tows. The cost depends on the garage level, how far the car must be moved inside the structure, whether the wheels roll and the distance to the drop-off. We give you a quote before we start. Tow companies in Texas are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Parking Garage Towing for Property Managers
Apartment and office managers often need a dead or abandoned car moved out of a garage. We work with building staff to plan access, the route through the garage and the time of day. Private property towing for parking violations follows Texas rules and needs proper signs and notice, so talk to us about your situation before you call.
Why Garage Tows Take Longer
- Clearance bars limit the size of truck that can enter.
- Tight turns and steep ramps slow the move.
- Gates and key fobs can delay access.
- Low ceilings mean we cannot lift a car high.
Planning ahead saves time. Send us the garage name, level, spot number and posted clearance.
Garage Safety Tips
Stay with your car if it is safe. Turn on your hazard lights so other drivers see you. On upper levels in summer, wait in a shaded area or inside the building. Keep your key with you until our crew arrives.
Why Choose Dawson for Garage Towing
We work in downtown and Uptown garages every week. Our crew knows how to move cars through tight spaces without scraping walls, pillars or other cars.