Practical recovery advice for snow, ice and drifting on Aberdeenshire roads.
Do not bury the vehicle trying harder.
Repeated wheelspin can polish snow into ice or dig a vehicle deeper. If traction is gone, stop before the recovery becomes harder.
Location and ground conditions matter.
Tell us whether you are on a public road, verge, farm track or field; how deep the snow is; and whether the road to you is passable. Severe weather can limit even a 4x4 recovery response.
What DSBM needs from you.
- Exact location or both postcodes for planned transport.
- Registration, make and model.
- Whether the vehicle starts, rolls, steers and brakes.
- Any collision damage, locked wheels or very low clearance.
- Photographs where condition or access is unusual.
NEED RECOVERY NOW?
Need recovery now? Call 01224 044741. Send your location and registration if you can so we can identify the job quickly.
Common questions.
Can I call DSBM 24/7?
Recovery calls are taken 24/7, subject to availability, traffic, weather and safe access.
Can I send my location?
Yes. Use the GPS button on this site or send a WhatsApp location pin to DSBM.
Can DSBM move a damaged or locked-wheel vehicle?
Often yes. Send photographs and explain exactly which wheels, steering or suspension components are affected.