Car stuck in snow - recommend a tow company?

grenache · 21-12-2010 03:07AM #1

As the title suggests i need my car to be towed. Its bogged down in ice at the moment, wheels spinning, etc. I don't want to take the chance of leaving it there and not starting it for a few days as it wouldn't be the best for the battery.

Can anyone recommend a good breakdown/tow company in the city that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

GERMAN ROCKS · 21-12-2010 10:31AM

get someone with a 4 wheel drive jeep or tractor. it would be cheaper

Owen · 21-12-2010 10:35AM

If the car is just slipping on ice, get some carpet, or the floor mats from inside your car and lay it down under the wheels. It'll get you moving at least.

Failing that, get someone with a tow rope. Using a recovery company will be expensive.

murphym7 · 21-12-2010 10:44AM

I aggree with the lads - if you know anyone with a 4X4 that would be best or chance the floor mats.

Otherwise you could use Fitzpatricks - I have used them a couple of times. I thought they were grand, although I have never used anyone else. Trying to remember but I think it was like 80 from Model farm road to Ballinlough about 3 years ago.

PCPhoto · 21-12-2010 10:49AM

have you tried not pressing the accellerator down too much.

keep the wheels straight and SLOWLY move off, if required put car mats in front of tyres to get initial grip.

(not trying to be all high horse on you here but if you dont know how to get your car going with a bit of snow around it - maybe its best you stay off the roads for today...and use public transport to get to work - assuming its running ... maybe return to your car with a shovel and clear a path)

grenache · 21-12-2010 02:06PM

PCPhoto wrote: »

have you tried not pressing the accellerator down too much.

keep the wheels straight and SLOWLY move off, if required put car mats in front of tyres to get initial grip.

(not trying to be all high horse on you here but if you dont know how to get your car going with a bit of snow around it - maybe its best you stay off the roads for today...and use public transport to get to work - assuming its running ... maybe return to your car with a shovel and clear a path)

Its parked on a slope at the end of a cul de sac, and i need to reverse backwards up the hill to get out! Its more complicated that you make it out to be. And because its at the end of the road where cars dont drive, there's a good inch of snow lodged under the tyres. I've tried the floor mats but against that hill its futile.

I'll try get a tow rope from the garage up the road.

Thanks for the replies guys.

dave1982 · 21-12-2010 02:35PM

Theres mounds of gravel/grit placed around the county get some of that.It would prob be 100 euro to tow you out :rolleyes:

kingtut · 21-12-2010 05:48PM

My car has been idle for 2 months, I return tomorrow (if my flight goes!!) but bet the battery will be dead...What are the chances do you think? Got to drive to Wicklow on xmas eve!!

Max001 · 21-12-2010 07:40PM

Got a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 with tow rope and am about the town most of tomorrow & Thurs. PM me if you still need a hand. Always found boardsies great help with info etc, so happy to be able to help ya

Max001 · 21-12-2010 07:43PM

kingtut wrote: »

My car has been idle for 2 months, I return tomorrow (if my flight goes!!) but bet the battery will be dead...What are the chances do you think? Got to drive to Wicklow on xmas eve!!

Others can better advise you, but I'd put money on your battery being dead. If you got breakdown cover on your insurance, I'd call 'em for a jump start. A good long drive after you're jump started may recharge the battery...I think, but on that point, really only guessing.

kingtut · 21-12-2010 10:03PM

Max001 wrote: »

Others can better advise you, but I'd put money on your battery being dead. If you got breakdown cover on your insurance, I'd call 'em for a jump start. A good long drive after you're jump started may recharge the battery...I think, but on that point, really only guessing.

My housemate just checked and the battery is dead

I'll get a jump start if and when I get back in!! Flight is tomrrow night I hope!!!

PcAngel · 22-12-2010 01:33AM

Try loads of sand in front of the tyres - worked for me.

murphym7 · 22-12-2010 10:38AM

Max001 wrote: »

Got a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 with tow rope and am about the town most of tomorrow & Thurs. PM me if you still need a hand. Always found boardsies great help with info etc, so happy to be able to help ya

Very nice of you Max - fair play to you.

coolmoose · 22-12-2010 10:50AM

Definitely try find someone with a 4x4...I'd offer to help but after towing 9 cars out of ditches and up icy hills yesterday my tow rope finally gave in! If I get my hands on one today or tomorrow I'll gladly come help you!

Car stuck in snow - recommend a tow company?

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