Accident Recovery & Winching

What Is Vehicle Recovery

Vehicle recovery means extracting a car, truck, or SUV from a difficult position. This is different from standard emergency towing because the vehicle isn't just parked somewhere accessible. It might be stuck, crashed, rolled over, or in a position where we can't simply drive up and hook it. Here are situations we handle regularly:

• •Vehicles in ditches or embankments - Slid off the road during bad weather or lost control
• •Stuck in mud, snow, or sand - Wheels are spinning but the vehicle won't move
• •Collision recovery - Vehicle damaged in an accident and needs to be moved off the roadway
• •Rollover accidents - Car flipped onto its side or roof and requires specialized uprighting
• •Parking garage incidents - Vehicle wedged against walls, barriers, or other cars
• •Off-road recovery - Vehicles driven into fields, woods, or other non-road areas

How Winching Works

Winching is the tool we use for most recovery jobs. Our tow trucks are equipped with heavy-duty winches that can pull thousands of pounds. The winch has a steel cable or synthetic rope that extends out, attaches to your vehicle, and then reels back in, pulling the car toward the truck.

We assess the situation carefully before we start pulling. We need to know the angle, the terrain, and the condition of your vehicle. Sometimes we anchor the truck to make sure it doesn't get pulled along with your car. Other times we use pulleys or snatch blocks to change the direction of the pull or increase our pulling power.

The goal is always to extract your vehicle without causing additional damage. We attach the winch cable to solid frame points, not bumpers or body panels that might rip off under tension. Once your car is back on stable ground, we can load it onto our flatbed for safe transport.

Working with Accident Scenes

Accident scenes require extra care and coordination. If there's been a collision, law enforcement usually needs to document the scene before we can move anything. We work directly with Kettering police and Ohio State Highway Patrol to clear wrecked vehicles quickly and safely once they give the go-ahead.

Speed matters at accident scenes. A wrecked car blocking a lane creates a safety hazard for other drivers. We arrive prepared to recover the vehicle and clear the road fast, minimizing traffic disruption. Our operators know how to work around broken glass, leaking fluids, and deployed airbags. We also carry absorbent materials to handle spills and prevent environmental contamination.

After recovery, we can transport your vehicle to your insurance company's preferred body shop, an impound lot, or your home. We handle the paperwork for insurance companies and provide documentation of the tow for your claim. This is one less thing you have to worry about during an already difficult time.

Equipment and Training

Recovery work requires specialized equipment and training. Our operators are certified in vehicle recovery techniques and know how to use winches, chains, straps, and rigging equipment safely. We carry multiple types of recovery gear to handle different situations, from basic pull-outs to complex multi-point rigging for overturned vehicles. Safety is always our top priority, both for our crew and for your vehicle.

Recovery & Winching Questions