Tow truck in West Carteret, NJ: driveways, Washington Avenue and the flatbed most of these cars need

Many of these cars cannot be towed on two wheels without harm, so the flatbed is the default. The deck backs to the end of the driveway, the winch draws the car up and the straps go over the tires.

For an electric car, the driver sets transport mode first so the wheels turn freely. Tell the dispatcher the model and whether the car will power on.

A sloped driveway or a garage set far back can keep the deck from reaching the car. The winch brings it forward, or dollies roll it to the street, and it loads there.

The dispatcher asks about the layout on the call so the approach is planned before the truck arrives.

The main road through the west side sees school-hour breakdowns, flats and overheating in summer traffic. The driver arrives with lights on and loads without holding traffic for long.

If the car still moves, pull into a side street or a lot first; the fee is the same and the load is safer.

A battery that quits in the Carteret Park lot during a game is a jump at one flat price. Keys locked inside while the kids play are a lockout, also one price.

Rahway is right across the line, so a tow to a Rahway mechanic is the booking fee plus a short mileage line.