TowingMay 19, 2026

Tip #30: Some AWDs Don't Look Like AWDs (CR-V, RAV4)

Many crossovers ship in both FWD and AWD trims that look identical from the outside. Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester (always AWD), Nissan R…

Tip #30: Some AWDs Don't Look Like AWDs (CR-V, RAV4) — NYC Roadside Emergency Assistance
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Many crossovers ship in both FWD and AWD trims that look identical from the outside. Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester (always AWD), Nissan Rogue — same body, different drivetrain.

If you call for a tow and describe your CR-V as 'just a car,' you may get a wheel-lift truck dispatched. If yours is the AWD version, that's a transfer case disaster waiting.

Look at the door jamb sticker or the VIN decode. When in doubt, tell dispatch 'I'm not sure' — we default to flatbed and confirm on scene. Same $249 / hour rate either way.

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