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PROOF THAT 4X4`S ARE USEFUL

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drmike:
I'd like to help just as much as I'd like to give lifts to hitch hikers but these days I fear it's not worth the risk.

You try and tow the guy out and damage his bumper. His insurer will come after you if he makes a claim. Suppose the rope snaps (as was mentioned) and the car rolls back hurting someone? Your insurance won't usually cover you.

I think it's a sad reflection on society and perhaps me but I think unless I knew them I'd do what I could to help but not put a rope on. That said I drive round with a strap in the Disco 'just in case' - but in case of what I'm not sure!

Mike

gtomo2:
i will always stop and help the easy way out of a claim is to give the other driver his end of the strap and get him to put it on his car so you have nothing to do with it. Oh and just give it a quick check with your eyes on were he has put it

drmike:
Not a bad idea about getting the other guy to put the rope on his end - still doesn't address the problem when things when things go tits up and third party damage is caused. I reckon you'll be liable - sad world.

Mike

Frankie-Boy:
I remember years ago when I was an RAC patrolman, we had to get members to sign a disclaimer before we connected a rope, straight bar or A-bar to their vehicle, not sure about the legalities nowadays.

You could always inform anyone that might in need of help that there could be damage done to their vehicle and you wouldn't be responsible for it, you could even go the whole hog and keep a form in your motor stating this with a place for them to print and sign to say they understand the implications, I don't know how legally binding this would be though.

thumbs:
i winched me mates integra out of the ditch before christmas, i was sitting in the passenger seat when it went in the ditch  :D

quick lift home and big thumbs recoveary (as me mates call me) was on the seen.

when ever any one breaks down or goes of the road, i get the phone call, i wonder why?

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