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 ...

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the ...

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 ...

Everybody gets stuck. It’s part of the off-road hobby. Regardless of your talents behind the wheel or how built your 4x4 is, sooner or later, Mother Nature is going to get the best of you. From ...

Let's examine the techniques required for the successful recovery of a 4x4 vehicle with a recovery (snatch) strap. Sometimes these straps are also referred to as "tug-ems" in the trade. When it comes ...