We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Tow straps and recovery straps aren't the same thing. We'll go through the differences and help you pick the best ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. No matter how careful we are on the road, accidents can happen. Because of this, it's almost always beneficial to bring tools that can help ...

Most experts agree that it's far better to tow a car with a tow truck or pickup/trailer combo than with another car, but not everyone has access to that sort of heavy equipment. Perhaps you are in a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think of a vehicle being towed on the road, you'd probably think of the way a traditional tow truck does it: with a large, suspended ...

Recovery straps—sometimes referred to as snatch straps—are one of many interfaces you can use to yank your vehicle out of a sticky situation. Many recovery straps look identical to tow straps. However ...

Many vehicle owners have experienced it one time or another: You get into your car and turn the key ignition on, only to hear a slow cranking noise. Even worse, nothing happens. While most might call ...

One of the worst feelings is laying on the throttle pedal, but going nowhere. Yep, you and your convoy’s butts are stuck. And while you were having fun deep into the woods/dunes/snow/mud hollow, cell ...

Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's ...

Kinetic recovery ropes are a game changer for serious off-roaders. Unlike flat tow ropes, they harness the unique power of kinetic energy to smoothly pull stuck vehicles out of tough spots with ...