Winters in Alaska can make roads slippery and hazardous, and every year, motorists find themselves sliding off the road. Ron's Service & Towing, the most reliable auto repair and towing service in Fairbanks, AK, wants you to understand the benefits of winching under cold and snowy circumstances.

What Is a Towing Winch?

A towing winch is a powerful electric motor that winds and unwinds a steel cable around a metal drum with enough muscle to pull thousands of pounds of weight. It is used to haul stranded vehicles out of ditches and back to safety. Depending on the type of tow truck, a winch pulls the towed car onto a towing platform or up into a towing sling, where it can be safely towed to a repair shop or back to the owner's home.

What Are the Benefits of Winching?

A towing winch exerts steady pressure on the vehicle with enough power to pull it out of deep snow, thick mud, or other inconvenient areas without jerking or damaging the car's bumper, frame, or body. Moreover, with a winch, the tow truck can remain safely on the road while extracting the stranded vehicle. Finally, lifting the vehicle onto a ramp or into a harness is the most secure and effective towing method — much safer than towing the vehicle with a chain or tow bar.

If you’ve slid into a ditch and need a towing winch to get you out, get in touch with Ron's Service & Towing. With more than 50 years in the automobile service business, they are the most experienced tow truck and auto repair company in Fairbanks, AK. To learn more, visit their website, or call (907) 456-4224 to request towing service.