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Winch-out service in Cutler Bay, FL
Stuck in mud, sand or a ditch? We pull vehicles up to medium duty back onto solid ground, 24/7.
South Florida rain turns a grassy shoulder into soup in about five minutes. One wrong move onto the edge of SW 152nd St, and your tires just spin. Road Rapid Tow Truck Services does winch-outs around Cutler Bay, 24/7.
Short answer: A winch out pulls a stuck vehicle back onto solid ground with a cable from the tow truck. We do winch-outs for cars, pickups and vehicles up to medium duty. We don’t do heavy recovery. Call (305) 701-5121.
What does winch out mean?
It’s when a tow truck uses its winch and cable to pull a vehicle out of a spot it can’t drive out of: mud, sand, a ditch or a soft shoulder. If the vehicle drives fine once it’s out, no tow is needed. If it’s damaged, we can tow it.
Which vehicles do our winch-outs cover?
| Vehicle | Winch-out? |
|---|---|
| Cars, SUVs and minivans | Yes |
| Pickup trucks | Yes |
| Box trucks and other medium duty trucks | Yes |
| RVs up to medium duty | Yes |
| Semis, buses and other heavy vehicles | No, we don’t do heavy recovery |
What should I tell the dispatcher?
- Where you are, or a pin from your phone’s map.
- The vehicle: year, make, model, and whether it’s loaded.
- Where it’s stuck: mud, sand, a ditch or a soft shoulder, and how far from the road.
- Whether the vehicle is upright and whether anyone is hurt.
What should I do while I wait?
- Stop spinning the wheels. It digs the tires deeper and can damage the vehicle.
- Turn on the hazard lights.
- If the vehicle is tilted or near water, get out on the safe side and move away.
- If anyone is hurt, call 911 first.
Florida’s Move Over law requires drivers to move over a lane, or slow to 20 mph below the posted limit, for stopped tow trucks and disabled vehicles with warning lights.
What happens after the winch-out?
Once you’re back on solid ground, check the tires and look underneath for anything dragging or leaking. If a tire is damaged, we can put on your spare. If the vehicle won’t drive safely, we can tow it to a shop.
Winch-outs around Cutler Bay
We do winch-outs in Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Perrine, South Miami Heights, Richmond Heights and Kendall, including US-1 / S Dixie Hwy, the Turnpike (HEFT), Old Cutler Road and SW 152nd St (Coral Reef Dr). See all roadside services.
Frequently asked questions
What does winch out mean?
It means using the tow truck’s winch and cable to pull a stuck vehicle back onto solid ground.
Can you winch out a semi?
No. Our winch-outs go up to medium duty vehicles. We don’t do heavy recovery.
Will a winch-out damage my car?
The driver attaches to proper recovery points to reduce the risk. Tell us about any existing damage first.
Do I need a tow after a winch-out?
Only if the vehicle can’t be driven safely. Many vehicles drive away once they’re out.
Do you give free estimates?
Yes. Tell us the vehicle, how stuck it is and where you are, and we’ll give you a free estimate.