Tow Truck Random Question
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Hi Guys,
Sorry for random question, not going to go into absolute detail, however how much would it cost to hire a tow truck capable of moving cars safely from one location to another whilst roads are being resurfaced. There is no need to factor in cost of storage, the cars just need to be moved to another location on a private estate.
Cheers
Sunil
PS I would imagine that the resurfacing might take 2 weeks, also wanted to add that the task has already been carried out, however the quote is quite simply out of this world and I believe that someone is extracting the u-rine.
Sorry for random question, not going to go into absolute detail, however how much would it cost to hire a tow truck capable of moving cars safely from one location to another whilst roads are being resurfaced. There is no need to factor in cost of storage, the cars just need to be moved to another location on a private estate.
Cheers
Sunil
PS I would imagine that the resurfacing might take 2 weeks, also wanted to add that the task has already been carried out, however the quote is quite simply out of this world and I believe that someone is extracting the u-rine.
This sounds more like "How much would it cost to hire a truck to steal a load of cars from a private estate" 
Why can't the vehicles be moved independently by their owners?
Just read the PS. If thejob has already been done, what was the fee you had to pay?
Why can't the vehicles be moved independently by their owners?
Just read the PS. If thejob has already been done, what was the fee you had to pay?
Edited by CypherP on Wednesday 19th January 12:11
It depends on how long it took, the method used - hiab with h-frame, or spec lift with dollies. The later is a lot more time, labour intensive. Also one man or two?
Why didn't they quote the price upfront. I'll check the avro rate later. Hourly, I was quoted £250 an hour for a hiab the last time I needed one, but that was for an rtc that I needed moving and rtc rates are always abit different.
Why didn't they quote the price upfront. I'll check the avro rate later. Hourly, I was quoted £250 an hour for a hiab the last time I needed one, but that was for an rtc that I needed moving and rtc rates are always abit different.
rpguk said:
Property management company?
Of course we have one of those who were meant to be over seeing the works done. They have also been invloved in other bits of work for which the trust has been fleeced. Sadly I have distanced myself over the last 6 months due to work commitments and also having to deal with stupid (and I mean f
king stupid questions)No-one can possibly furnish you with an answer to your question without knowing how many cars were required to be moved, and hoiw long it took to move them.
It could be 5 cars and 1 hour, or 50 cars and two days.
If you insist on being 'cloak and dagger' about revealing information, you might as well have not asked the question in the first place.
It could be 5 cars and 1 hour, or 50 cars and two days.
If you insist on being 'cloak and dagger' about revealing information, you might as well have not asked the question in the first place.
shakotan said:
No-one can possibly furnish you with an answer to your question without knowing how many cars were required to be moved, and hoiw long it took to move them.
It could be 5 cars and 1 hour, or 50 cars and two days.
If you insist on being 'cloak and dagger' about revealing information, you might as well have not asked the question in the first place.
Hi Dan, It could be 5 cars and 1 hour, or 50 cars and two days.
If you insist on being 'cloak and dagger' about revealing information, you might as well have not asked the question in the first place.
Sorry you feel that way, I have to be a bit cloak and dagger sadly. I wanted a rough daily rate really, however I do not think that the cost should have been anywhere near the sum of £20k. I do not have the full details of how many cars were moved. I have asked for a breakdown of cost.
Cheers
Sunil
I've just had a look at the updates Avro 2011 rates for you.
up to 3.5t.
Vehicle charge after the first hour (that would be covered within the initial call out charge)
£93.94 per hr.
Lorry loader £125
Extra man £35.57
All plus vat. Of course, these are collision rates but they give an indication of the bill you'd get from a recovery operator.
http://www.avrouk.com/page266.asp
up to 3.5t.
Vehicle charge after the first hour (that would be covered within the initial call out charge)
£93.94 per hr.
Lorry loader £125
Extra man £35.57
All plus vat. Of course, these are collision rates but they give an indication of the bill you'd get from a recovery operator.
http://www.avrouk.com/page266.asp
Sounds like it.
In simple terms, to get a realistic price, you needed to give the number of cars, approx value and distance moved.
Worst case scenario, if it's within an estate, assumed less than 5 miles, a normal flat bed recovery truck would do it for less than £30 per car.
He could probably manage 3 per hour, so £90 per hour, £900 for a 10 hour shift.
In simple terms, to get a realistic price, you needed to give the number of cars, approx value and distance moved.
Worst case scenario, if it's within an estate, assumed less than 5 miles, a normal flat bed recovery truck would do it for less than £30 per car.
He could probably manage 3 per hour, so £90 per hour, £900 for a 10 hour shift.
If an organization contracted a company to carry out some work without first getting a quote or at least understanding the costs involved with that sort of work, then I don't see a con. The firm that carried out the work have every right to charge whatever they please (assuming no legal restrictions).
Imagine getting a plumber around to fit a 3pc bathroom suite without first asking how much it would cost. If the plumber handed you a £5K bill at the end of the day that is your own fault.
Imagine getting a plumber around to fit a 3pc bathroom suite without first asking how much it would cost. If the plumber handed you a £5K bill at the end of the day that is your own fault.
redtwin said:
If an organization contracted a company to carry out some work without first getting a quote or at least understanding the costs involved with that sort of work, then I don't see a con. The firm that carried out the work have every right to charge whatever they please (assuming no legal restrictions).
Imagine getting a plumber around to fit a 3pc bathroom suite without first asking how much it would cost. If the plumber handed you a £5K bill at the end of the day that is your own fault.
Really? So you think not getting a quote entitles them to charge whatever they like? In your example of the bathroom suite personally I would expect to pay what is deemed reasonable, £5k for an average 3pc suite I would invite them to see me in court (and appear with 3 quotes from other companies Imagine getting a plumber around to fit a 3pc bathroom suite without first asking how much it would cost. If the plumber handed you a £5K bill at the end of the day that is your own fault.
) Well you got me there, I didn't realize that a plumber's labour rates were controlled by law or that a plumber could only charge what customers and 3 other plumbers thought was reasonable. 
I just cannot fathom asking someone to do a job for you without first knowing or agreeing a price/hourly rate beforehand.
I take it you just offer workmen what you think they should be paid and threaten them with legal action if they dare ask for more?. If it works for you, crack on.
I just cannot fathom asking someone to do a job for you without first knowing or agreeing a price/hourly rate beforehand.
I take it you just offer workmen what you think they should be paid and threaten them with legal action if they dare ask for more?. If it works for you, crack on.
An interesting idea actually chaps. I have no idea on the idea but really should.
I suspect that you can't get away with charging an unlimited amount. What the if the plumber charged £100k? If the the plumber hasn't communicated a price and got agreement then does a contract exist? From my limited understanding it doesn't.
Perhaps one of the more legal minded could elaborate.
OP - Sorry if we're derailing your thread, but I think you've got the answer your after.
I suspect that you can't get away with charging an unlimited amount. What the if the plumber charged £100k? If the the plumber hasn't communicated a price and got agreement then does a contract exist? From my limited understanding it doesn't.
Perhaps one of the more legal minded could elaborate.
OP - Sorry if we're derailing your thread, but I think you've got the answer your after.
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