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What to Do When Your Car is Stuck in Mud or Snow

11/14/2019

 
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Many people have had their car stuck in mud or snow at some point. Stuck cars can also be an issue for individuals who live in a snowy climate and can get stuck in snow or mud.

These occurrences can be frustrating, particularly if you don't know how to get your car unstuck. Read these tips for getting your vehicle unstuck and knowing when it's time to get help from a towing company.

Tips for Getting Your Car Unstuck

Don't stop. If you feel your car sliding into mud or snow, keep the car moving if you can. Any forward movement is better than coming to a full stop.

Don't spin the wheels. Once you're stuck, don't stamp down on the gas pedal and spin the wheels. You'll make it worse. This will lessen your chance of getting out.

Rock your vehicle backward and forwards. Gently roll the car backwards in reverse then move it forward. Doing this over and over again can give you enough momentum to get you unstuck.

Use traction. Put traction under your tires in the way you want to move. Small branches, rubber mats, and sand are all excellent ways to add traction. If you live in a location where getting stuck is a frequent occurrence, keep kitty litter or sand in your vehicle for this reason.

Stay straight. Be sure your tires are pointed straight. Turning the tires will put additional stress on your tires, making it difficult to get out.

Dig. If everything else fails, start digging. If you don't have a shovel with you, look for anything such as a plastic cup, board, or stick to get the snow and mud from under your car. Be sure to dig a long path that can get your car onto solid ground.

If you've been stuck before, you know that there might come a time in which no amount of shoveling, rocking, or traction will set you free. This is when it's time to wave the white flag and call a tow truck service.

It is always good as a motorist to keep the number of a Syracuse towing company in your cell.


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