Charging for a tow in the snow
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Some anecdotal evidence from a number of people I've met over the weekend (mostly when sledging - there was a conversation where everyone seemed to have heard this) suggests (mainly) Land Rover owners charging people to tow their cars when they become stuck or in general difficulty in the snow.
Anyone else heard of this?
Would you pay? A couple of independent reports (away from the sledge-slope) suggested they were asking for £20 a tow - actually stating a price.
Personally I feel it's a bit mercenary but as this is only anecdotal evidence, it could be bull.
Anyone else heard of this?
Would you pay? A couple of independent reports (away from the sledge-slope) suggested they were asking for £20 a tow - actually stating a price.
Personally I feel it's a bit mercenary but as this is only anecdotal evidence, it could be bull.
Krikkit said:
Personally I'd do it for free if I owned a Landy - I'd just stalk about enjoying helping folks out, but I can see why you'd want to make a quick buck, although £20 is steep.
This. I'd be ecstatic if some of them gave me some beer tokens but I certainly wouldn't hold them to ransom for it.I own a defender 90 and have helped many many people stuck in ditches etc and a few years ago when we had alot of the white stuff I helped alot of people and towing the last one out the clutch went... ok granted the clutch was obviously on its last legs but still it was a right pain, I have never asked for anything all though allmost everyone offers something as I suppose lets face it what would they do otherwise? ring up there brake down or leave there car and walk. we live in the country and there are a few local travellers that live around these parts lol and I see them with hi vis jackets, flashing lights etc and they pounce on everyone that is stuck and charge, no idea how much. so maybe they have got it right 
I'm in a relatively rural area and the amount of classic landies that have come out of the woodwork in the last week or so is hilarious. Like some of the posters above, I think they take payment just from the sheer enjoyment of being able to tow someone and having a reason to lurk around the bad roads.
Nonetheless I would gladly empty my wallet at someone for their trouble, but if they asked beforehand I think that's a bit cheeky
Nonetheless I would gladly empty my wallet at someone for their trouble, but if they asked beforehand I think that's a bit cheeky
I suppose the other side of this is if you live in the countryside and have a decent 4x4 you might get a little vexed at people just expecting you to help.
My grandad sounds verging on hacked off when he tells us about his neighbours just kinda relying on him to ferry them places when they don't have suitable vehicles themselves. He's far too nice to charge people but I can see how it would get wearing.
My grandad sounds verging on hacked off when he tells us about his neighbours just kinda relying on him to ferry them places when they don't have suitable vehicles themselves. He's far too nice to charge people but I can see how it would get wearing.
In the last Ice Age circa 2009/10 I made £70, two bottles of red and lunch with a large chested blonde.
All voluntary donations which it would've been rude to refuse.
I don't charge, bit then again, having witnessed rising levels of f
kwittery I tend not to offer any more either and just drive on by, getting glared at. I think I'll live.
Much like the flooding threads not so long ago, assisting feckwits who've got stuck in snow is an absolute mug's game, and leads to no end of hassle, accusations of damaging cars, mention of "While you're here could you just....." and other irritating chaff. It's amazing how quickly people think my Defender becomes "our" Defender.
I bought it, I pay for the diesel in it, I insure it, I choose where, how and by whom it gets used.
And before anyone lights their flamethrower, on Friday night I spent six and a half hours and £30 of diesel ferrying hospital and care home staff to and from work under an official Hants Plod/Fire and Rescue scheme.
All voluntary donations which it would've been rude to refuse.
I don't charge, bit then again, having witnessed rising levels of f
kwittery I tend not to offer any more either and just drive on by, getting glared at. I think I'll live.Much like the flooding threads not so long ago, assisting feckwits who've got stuck in snow is an absolute mug's game, and leads to no end of hassle, accusations of damaging cars, mention of "While you're here could you just....." and other irritating chaff. It's amazing how quickly people think my Defender becomes "our" Defender.
I bought it, I pay for the diesel in it, I insure it, I choose where, how and by whom it gets used.
And before anyone lights their flamethrower, on Friday night I spent six and a half hours and £30 of diesel ferrying hospital and care home staff to and from work under an official Hants Plod/Fire and Rescue scheme.
Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 21st January 12:30
Crossflow Kid said:
In the last Ice Age circa 2009/10 I made £70, two bottles of red and lunch with a large chested blonde.
All voluntary donations which it would've been rude to refuse.
I don't charge, bit then again, having witnessed rising levels of fkwittery I tend not to offer any more either and just drive on by, getting glared at. I think I'll live.
What happened with the blonde????????????/ :0 All voluntary donations which it would've been rude to refuse.
I don't charge, bit then again, having witnessed rising levels of f
kwittery I tend not to offer any more either and just drive on by, getting glared at. I think I'll live.EDLT said:
Krikkit said:
Personally I'd do it for free if I owned a Landy - I'd just stalk about enjoying helping folks out, but I can see why you'd want to make a quick buck, although £20 is steep.
If you think £20 is steep you should give the AA a call and tell them you're not a member.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff