It’s possible for even the most seasoned drivers to get their car stuck in a ditch, a snow bank or on ice. If you find yourself in such a predicament, it’s likely you will need a winch out. Towing companies commonly use this specialized type of roadside assistance service to dislodge vehicles from areas that can’t be driven out of or that aren’t easily accessible. Below is an overview of what winching entails and why you might need it.

How Can Winch Out Services Help You?

What Is a Winch? 

Winch out services are mainly used to pull vehicles out of ditches, snow, mud, water, or any other substance that renders a car inoperable. Winches are mechanical devices containing, heavy-duty wire rope or cable that is wrapped around a secure drum, and attached at the end is a large hook. Once it has been secured to the car, usually with a strap, a hydraulic motor will pull the cable towards the tow truck, safely extricating the vehicle out of the difficult position it was in. 

When Is A Winch Out Needed?

There are a variety of incidents that can occur, warranting the need for a winch out. Natural disasters are a leading reason towing companies provide winch out services. Floods and mudslides can displace vehicles, or a heavy snowstorm may bury a car that must be removed before plowing can begin. Additionally, a vehicle can end up in a ditch, stream, or ravine after a traffic collision, requiring winch equipment to remove it without causing further damage.

HOW MUCH DOES A WINCH OUT COST?

It is very difficult to give an exact quote over the phone and sometimes on scene. The quick answer is it may cost a lot depending on the circumstances of the vehicle’s location: do we have to travel far, is the vehicle very far off the road or driveway, will we need tire chains to keep the tow truck on the road, do we have to shovel a path to the vehicle and are “Accident Ahead” signs needed, are just a few of the questions we will ask and that will impact the cost.

Before requesting a towing company to come to your aid when winch out services are necessary, it’s important to make sure they have the proper experience to handle this kind of situation. You can count on the professionals at Bolster’s Towing to have the skills and equipment required to successfully extract your vehicle from a precarious location. For more than 45 years, they’ve provided customers in and around Kalispell, MT, with quick and reliable roadside assistance any time of the day or night. Call (406) 752-4528 to inquire about towing assistance.