Winch-Out Service in Atlanta, GA

When Do You Need a Winch-Out Service in Atlanta?

A winch-out is for a vehicle that runs but can't get itself back to solid ground. The engine may be fine; the problem is where the tires are. These are the situations we hear about most:

• Slid into a ditch. A wet road, a sharp turn or a swerve to avoid something, and one or more wheels drop off the pavement.
• Sunk in mud or red clay. After heavy rain, a car parked on grass or an unpaved spot can sink until the tires just spin.
• Off the edge of a driveway. One wheel slips off a steep or narrow driveway and the car hangs at an angle.
• Soft shoulder. You pulled over on a shoulder that looked firm, and it wasn't.

In each case, more gas usually makes it worse. Spinning tires dig deeper, throw mud and can overheat. Stop, put the car in park, and call.

How Does a Winch-Out Work?

We park the truck on firm ground as close as it can safely get, attach to solid points on your vehicle and pull slowly and steadily. Slow is the point: a steady pull puts less stress on the car than a sudden jerk. Depending on the angle, you may be asked to steer while we pull.

Once the car is back on solid ground, look it over before you drive. Fluid leaks, new warning lights, a steering wheel that sits crooked or a scraping sound are signs it shouldn't be driven. In that case we can tow it to your home or a shop of your choice instead.

Got a bigger vehicle stuck, like a cargo van, a pickup or a box truck? Tell us the make, size and situation when you call so we can confirm the right truck. Our medium duty towing in Atlanta page covers larger vehicles.

Winch-outs are part of our roadside assistance in Atlanta. For a non-urgent job, request a free quote online, or see our home page for all towing services in Atlanta, GA.