Who doesn’t love fall? It is the perfect weather for getting out and enjoying some fresh air! It’s never too hot or too cold it’s a perfect medium! And let’s be honest there is no better time than now to get down and dirty and do some fun off-roading with your friends! But sometimes, even the best of times get derailed when you find yourself in a sticky situation….or a muddy one, whichever you prefer to call it! If you find yourself stuck in the mud don’t get stressed out, instead, check out our tips and tricks below and save yourself the head and cost of calling a tow truck! Check it out below!

Keep Calm and Drive On:

• The first thing to remember is not to panic.
• Don’t try to accelerate your way out of it. Patience is really key here, because the faster your wheels spin, the less likely they are to grab anything and the more likely they are to dig you in deeper.

Wiggle, Wiggle:

• After you’ve asked everyone to leave the vehicle, try to turn your tires left and right a couple of time to clear out space.
• Take it a step further and dig out the tire with whatever you have to make it as flat as possible so the wheel can just roll out.

A little Back and Forth:

• inching back and forth a little, make sure that all of your passengers are out of the car to reduce the weight.
• Reverse and then put it into drive. Shifting rapidly between forward and reverse is bad business for your transmission, so keep it to an absolute minimum.
• Opting to drive a little, then let off, allowing yourself to rock a bit is the best practice.

DIY Time:

• Mud slippage occurs because you can’t gain traction, so do what you can to add some.
• Put an old blanket or towel, sticks or floor mats directly in front of the tires on the drive axle.
• Figure out which tire is spinning and give that tire the attention.

Phone a Friend:

• If none of these options are working, you might want to call a friend for help, or a tow truck if there is no one.
• Try flagging down another car and see if the can help pull you out.