Whether you pulled over on the side of the road or got stuck during an adventure after heavy rain, you can count on needing to get out of a muddy spot at some point. While this task might seem challenging, there are a few tricks to use before calling for a professional winch-out service. A little preparation can make a tough situation much easier to handle.

How to Get Your Car Out of Mud

1. Drive Out

The first option is the simplest—try driving slowly out of the mud. Many drivers make the mistake of hitting the gas pedal in attempts to speed away; however, this does nothing except make the wheels spin and reduce traction. Gently push your gas pedal to slowly move your car and create the traction necessary to set it free.

2. Create Traction With Cat Litter

The emergency car kit you drive with in the winter can also be handy in the summer, especially if you carry cat litter. Putting something textured near the tires provides more traction if driving the vehicle out slowly doesn’t work. Pour the litter in front of your power tires so they have something to grip. If you don’t have litter available, use other materials such as rock salt, sand, or even your car mats.

3. Deflate the Tires a Little

Let small amounts of air out of your tires so they are slightly flat. This creates more surface area that touches the road and additional traction to remove your car. Refill the tires as soon as your vehicle is free and you can get to a gas station since the prolonged road contact wears tire rubber out faster.

4. Call for Help

Call a towing company to perform a winch-out if none of the above methods work. They perform this service by attaching a stuck vehicle to a truck’s winch and winding the mechanism until the truck has enough leverage to pull your car out of the mud. This service is especially helpful when a vehicle is stuck in an awkward position where a towing company can get close to you but still drive on solid pavement.
 

If summer rain and mud leave you needing a winch-out, rely on the experts at A1 Towing Cincinnati to do the job quickly and effortlessly. They provide 24/7 towing and roadside assistance throughout Cincinnati, OH, and the surrounding area, and work with drivers’ insurance companies to keep their rates affordable. Call (513) 602-­5493 today for winch-out services or visit the towing company online for service details.