{"id":631,"date":"2019-05-17T15:26:19","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T19:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/?p=631"},"modified":"2019-05-17T15:26:19","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T19:26:19","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-car-gets-stuck-in-mud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-car-gets-stuck-in-mud\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do If Your Car Gets Stuck in Mud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">There is a lot of rain happening in our region this time of year, which means everything that\u2019s dirt turns to mud. To make matters worse, this mud can sometimes be hiding thick, unforgiving clay that acts like a vacuum to anything that has the misfortune of falling in. All of these factors increase the chances of getting your vehicle stuck in a patch of stubborn mud. If this happens to you, be prepared by knowing exactly what to do. Continue reading to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/24-hour-Towing-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x447.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Towing 317-247-8484\" class=\"wp-image-632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/24-hour-Towing-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/24-hour-Towing-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/24-hour-Towing-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/24-hour-Towing-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Towing 317-247-8484<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting stuck in mud is just as common as getting stuck in\nsnow or in a ditch. In fact, as a driver, you are more likely to face such a scenario\nat least once in your life than not. For this reason and more, it is wise to be\nprepared for if it happens, but also, to know how to prevent this exasperating traffic\nset back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Your Car Out of Mud<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, to get a car unstuck from mud, you need traction.\nAnd in order to gain traction, you will need a combination of supplies and\nmethod. If you have snow chains, put them on and see how well they work. They\nwill almost always pull you out of mud. If you do not have a set of snow chains\non hand, which is usually the case for most, rely on these tips instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">? For front wheel-drive vehicles, add more weight to the\ntrunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">? Clear the mud away from each tire, front and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">? If possible, pour sand or cat litter in front of or behind (depending on FWD or 4WD) each tire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">? Place cardboard or floor mats in front of or behind (depending on FWD or 4WD) each tire. You can also use anything else on hand, like blankets, clothing, coats, or towels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">? Use the rocking method by pressing the gas ever so slightly every time the vehicle rocks forward. <strong>DO NOT<\/strong> allow someone to stand behind the vehicle and push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">? When all else fails, contact a local towing company for help. After all, that\u2019s what they\u2019re here for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>24 Hour Towing Service in Indianapolis <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Zore\u2019s Inc. at 317-247-8484<\/strong> for affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/towing-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Indianapolis towing (opens in a new tab)\">Indianapolis towing<\/a> and roadside assistance services in you can trust. Our licensed and insured wrecker operators provide punctual and prompt tow truck services throughout all of Central Indiana, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week! We also provide a wide range of municipal services, roadside wrecker and recovery services, and much more. Request a free estimate, anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Zores-Inc-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x299.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Zores-Inc-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x299.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Zores-Inc-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Zores-Inc-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x224.png 768w, https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Zores-Inc-Indianapolis-Indiana.png 1349w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a lot of rain happening in our region this time of year, which means everything that\u2019s dirt turns to mud. To make matters worse, this mud can sometimes be hiding thick, unforgiving clay that acts like a vacuum &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-car-gets-stuck-in-mud\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":632,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[65,3],"tags":[349,346,347,350,103,348],"class_list":["post-631","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-roadside-assistance","category-towing-and-recovery","tag-24-hour-tow-truck-indianapolis","tag-24-hour-towing-indianapolis","tag-car-stuck-in-mud","tag-get-car-out-of-mud","tag-indianapolis-tow-truck","tag-truck-stuck-in-mud"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/631","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=631"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/631\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":633,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/631\/revisions\/633"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=631"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}