raise and tow

"Raise" typically refers to lifting a vehicle, often with a hydraulic lift or jack, for maintenance or repairs underneath. "Tow" involves pulling or transporting a vehicle from one location to another, usually using a specialized truck called a tow truck. Raising a vehicle allows mechanics to work safely beneath it, while towing is used when a vehicle is disabled, illegally parked, or needs to be transported over long distances. Both terms relate to vehicle movement, but "raise" is about elevating it at a fixed location, and "tow" is about hauling it away.