How to tow a Corvette safely in Calgary: flatbed loading, low-clearance prep, C8 front lift tips and storage moves. Dave's Towing 24/7: 403-272-3944.
A Corvette sits low, carries expensive bodywork, and in mid-engine C8 form has a front splitter that scrapes easily. Moving one takes more care than a typical tow. Whether yours won't start after winter storage, needs to get to a performance shop, or you've just bought one from a seller across town, the right preparation protects the car and your wallet.
Dave's Towing Services has moved low-clearance and performance cars around Calgary since 1992, and we're available 24/7. Here's what Corvette owners should know before booking a tow.
Front splitters, side skirts and low exhaust tips can catch on a steep ramp, a curb or the lip of a driveway. A flatbed with a gentle loading angle, plus extra care to manage that angle, keeps the body clear.
Towing any Corvette with its drive wheels on the ground can damage the transmission. Moving the car fully on a flatbed tow truck keeps all four wheels off the road and removes that risk.
Many Corvettes have custom paint, protective film or carbon fibre parts. Soft tie-downs that secure the wheels, not the suspension or body, are the safest way to strap the car down.
Front-engine Corvettes have long front overhangs. Tell dispatch if the car has a front lip, an aftermarket splitter or lowered suspension. If the car runs, driving it onto the deck slowly, with a spotter, is usually the gentlest approach.
Most C8s have a front lift system. If the car runs, raise the nose before loading. If the battery is dead and the lift won't work, tell us. We'll plan the loading angle and may use extra ramps or blocks.
For older Corvettes, mention chrome bumpers, fragile fibreglass, and whether the brakes and steering work. See our classic and project car transport guide for more.
Many Calgary Corvette owners store their cars over the winter. We move cars between homes, storage facilities and shops before and after the snow season. Book ahead in spring, because a lot of owners want their cars out on the first warm weekend.
A battery that sat all winter often needs a boost or a charger. If the car won't run, we'll tow it to your preferred dealership or performance shop.
Sometimes a Corvette has to move in winter, after a breakdown or a sale. We've done it before: see our orange Corvette Z06 winter flatbed tow. Other recent examples include a black Corvette flatbed transport and a Corvette delivery.
If you've bought a Corvette from a private seller in Calgary or a nearby town, we can collect it and bring it home or to an inspection shop.
We don't recommend it. A flatbed keeps all four wheels off the ground and lets us manage the loading angle for low-clearance bodywork.
Tell us when you call. We'll plan for a boost or a careful loading method that protects the front end.
Yes. We move cars to and from storage across Calgary and nearby communities. Book ahead for busy spring and fall weekends.
Yes. We're open 24/7.
To arrange a breakdown tow or a scheduled transport for your Corvette, call Dave's Towing Services at 403-272-3944. We're available 24/7, and we've moved Calgary vehicles since 1992.
