Glossary / General

winch

39 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A winch is a machine that pulls a car out of trouble by pulling on a rope or cable.

Technical Definition

A winch is a mechanical device that pulls heavy loads using a cable or rope. In automotive recovery, it’s used to haul stuck vehicles out of mud, sand, or snow.

Hear It Discussed

"It's something, weird psychological thing, because I got a new, don't even ask, I have a tree strap for the Rivian, you know, if you're going to winch, what does that mean?"
McLaren's Entry Level Car Costs $255,000?! Spike's Car Radio 05:12

""...like a car on 35 inch tires with a winch and electric chainsaw on the back""
Wes Siler (Journalist, Adventurer, Public Lands Advocate) The Smoking Tire 26:55

"This, I think, at least here in Colorado, gets built out, people still, you know, lift them, Winches on them, they make them actually land cruiseries, traditionally..."
Is The New Land Cruiser A Dud? | Ep. 325 TFL Car Chat 08:51