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lampyrover31:
HI
 I always try to stop and help, always seem to time it just right to arrive at the scenes of accidents, and make sure all is ok. Cant do much in the way of stuck vehicles as I dont have a 4x4 as a daily drive. Saying that though I have pulled a few cars out the way on busy roads using an Lreg rover 216 auto!!!
I wouldnt want or expect any payment for things unless it was majorly expensive to me just a thank you.
I always mention when poss that its up to them if something goes wrong or gets damaged etc
I did have 1 lady who I moved from the A38M in birmingham at rush hour, who when we we talking asked me where I was going etc. Later that day she turned up at my work with a big box of chocolates even though it made her even later for work!!!!
Cheers
Baz

cobblers:
thats nice of her,there is some people out there who do like to be help`t,but as some of the post say watch out for insurance claims,but they do have the choice before any body hooks a rope or chain to vechiles some of these garages will do damage,but i bet they don`t get g.b.h of the ears for doing it

666:
I would stop to check they were ok, but only pull them out if i thought they would be ok to continue the journey (weather permitting) other than that i would ofer to take them to there destination if it was not too far or at least to a place of saftey ;)

Cheers

Mark

lee celtic:
Bishops finger wrote
--- Quote ---Stuck muddy ladys dressed as nuns
--- End quote ---

I put that in google for a laugh and found this :lol: :lol:

muddyjames:
I am affraid I would have to be stereo typical as to whether I stop or not. If it is a "chav" car all pimped up and lads with hoodies on and shell suits, then I am affraid I would just keep going. I would expect they deserve to be there anyway and also the risk of confrontation from them about damaging thier car. I don't deal with confrontation very well at all. even worse with people my own age. Reminds me of my bullying days at school.

However, a female or family with a respectable car with head in hands looking very cheased off with them selves then yes I probably would stop,

I did alot of recovery work for my voluntary group last summer whilst runing a festival. Multiple vans, with or without trailers, camper vans etc were becoming stuck. Before we even get a tow rope out we make them sign a disclaimer saying any damge caused to anything or anyone during the recovery is all thier fault. If they dont sign the disclaimer we have at the bottom, Failure to sign the disclaimer means we can sue for any damages caused to the ground or persons if you organise your own recovery. We win!!!

Some people didn't thank us as they thought that was our job to do it and didn't realise or believe we were volunteers. Some people were extremely grateful and gave tips or due to the very helpfulness of the recovery guys (eg 4x4 people) and people helping unload thier vans n trailers they are coming back next year.

I was at the outdoor show a few weekends back at the NEC. Just walking about minding my own business I suddenly heard, You get everywhere dont you, by a stall holder. It was only someone I towed out and he reduced an item of his stock from £20 to £5 as he was grateful of the tow. I am amazed he recognised me as I didn't him! :lol:

So yeah, some people appreciate it and others dont, would I stop and help. Depends who they were and in how much danger they were in and if an accident could be caused due to the position of thier car. I would also make up my own disclaimer if it was a tricky recovery eg in a ditch. Just a tow into a car park off a roundabout, I would class that as not enough time and get the car gone quick.

My 50pence worth!

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