Leicestershire's country lanes, verges and farm tracks can catch out any driver, especially in wet or icy weather. If your car has slid into a ditch or is stuck in mud or snow, the way it is recovered matters.
First, stay safe
Switch off the engine if the car is at an angle or you smell fuel. Get everyone out on the side away from traffic if it is safe to do so, and stand well back. On a bend or unlit road, use hazard lights and, if you have one and it is safe, a warning triangle well behind the car.
Why spinning the wheels makes it worse
Revving to get out often digs the wheels deeper, overheats the clutch or damages the gearbox. Pushing a car that is tilted into a ditch is dangerous — it can roll.
How winch recovery works
- The operator assesses the angle, the ground and any damage.
- Straps are attached to proper recovery points, not bumpers.
- The vehicle is winched out slowly and under control.
- If it is damaged, it is loaded onto the flatbed for transport.
What to tell us
Tell us your location (a what3words code or nearby landmark helps on rural lanes), how the car is sitting, whether anyone is hurt and whether it can be driven once out.
24/7 ditch pull-outs
MWR Recovery handles ditch, mud and snow recoveries across Leicestershire day and night. Call +44 7424 498454.
