GOT robbed on the M6 TOLL doing a JOB!

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[@andrewjones-productions]

It is incredible that they charged you a toll for removing an obstruction on their toll booths. If it weren't someone in distress, what needs to happen is that all tow companies refuse to deal with breakdowns on the M6 toll unless they remove charges. I suppose they think that tow companies will pass it onto their customers and whilst I somewhat understand that their likely premise is that drivers are responsible for ensuring their vehicles are in working order prior to using the toll road, it is also as much in the interest of the M6 toll road that recovery vehicles remove obstructions and simultaneously dangerous situations. This is nothing more than utter greed and bureaucratic claptrap in my opinion.

[@adinigel]

Guessing it gets recharged to the customer. But I agree it is a tad OTT.

[@rm55555]

When I saw the van stuck in the booth I was like "you're joking!!". Had that been me I would have kicked right off and said "Well do you want that lane cleared or not?" - Perhaps then they would think twice! I hope Greg makes an official complaint because this is not acceptable.

[@UncleMinecraft]

Love how you treat the danger of motorways with the respect it deserves. Safety is wasted effort up until the moment it's needed, and then it becomes genius thinking.

[@RichardArblaster]

2:47 I'd look into that, as you were doing a recovery. Should be able to get your money back. 😎

[@MrBigMalT]

When you showed the recovery of the Citroen van on the m6, the sound of the traffic flying by really did emphasise how vulnerable anyone is right next to a live lane - even in a recovery bay. Hats off to all you recovery guys 👍👍👍

[@jonbell2305]

Can't believe they charged you. When I picked a van up from there few years ago the chap in the toll booth let me through. Had to clear it with the manager which was a mission. 10 min wait. Crazy world Great video 👍

[@Ras6200]

The booths are no longer manned. Card only. Shame really as charges raised and not even providing jobs for so many.

[@jessgibson4790]

I'm with you with breakdown vehicles being counted as emergency vehicles and as such should not be charged. I wonder what they would do if breakdown companies refused to pay, or refused to recover vehicles?

[@flipper2392]

I had the same thing happen 40 years ago in the Tyne Tunnel, got stopped on the way out northbound and had to pay again to go south. Jobsworths, all of them.

[@geoffsweeney1728]

Used to deliver to the service's on the M6 toll and still had to pay the toll. When it first opened.

[@eddieslife247]

One of your flashing beacons is out on the left :) ❤🎉

[@phatdpc]

Great music while loading the first car, really enjoyed that! :) Actually rewinded to hear it again, perfectly balanced music and audio effects.

[@GDBRescueandrecovery]

Haha thats a first! Cheers GDB

[@eddieMurphy11111]

then they wonder why less people uses that road besides that it is longer .thanks for the video

[@michaelbarnett5455]

Disgraceful, i bet they charged the van as well. I would appeal this the robbing *****

[@Bandiit6oo]

Thats shocking from m6 toll, you could of refused it id of been tempted myself..

[@dennisphoenix1]

That Luton van at the end was over loaded, the rear springs were bowed upwards .

[@haldo691]

It was heavily overloaded barely enough room to get a strap over the rear wheels lucky the DAF isn't a 7.5t

[@DrRussell]

Thank you for keeping us all safe mate. Stellar work.

[@ianmcnulty3279]

WELL done I don't know how you kept your cool with the man and his wheel I would have given up after I had the wheel off and they started arguing. It would have been wheel back on and me away. WELL DONE

[@chubbs6759]

It's a pain but just add the £15 on to the bill x by 2 + 10% + vat job done.

[@G0LGS]

Bloody Cheek - Send them a Larger Bill for the Recovery !

[@steve5772]

Guessing their charged you because they missed out on a few hundred quid back hander when the customer turned down the toll's "reccomended" recovery company. Should have just dropped your bed where you were, pushed the VW round and bobbed out the escape lane 🤣

[@yeomancam8746]

Actually, good point... should've said that you intend to reverse out and access the VW from behind, so they'll need to shut multiple lanes so you can manoeuvre.

[@robinwbarrett]

I would have said OK move it yourself and started to reverse out

[@m341ehw]

12:55 loving the musical tune Greg! Another great video!

[@RichardArblaster]

11:52 a dedicated follower of fashion 😆😆😆

[@andywalters7300]

Awesome as always greg

[@justaboutmanaginguk5002]

15:51 floor shot for 15 minutes great job😂😂

[@Mr_BiiLLzzYY]

The bald patch cracked me up, good video man 👌💪

[@emilypulman7046]

Buddy nothing surprises me any more .as if our job isn't hard enough , to be honest I don't think we get enough respect from high ways and the police for the jobs we do can you imagin if no recovery rescue happened for a few days what a mees the roads would be in . Our fuel costs are bad enough but the tolls well no comment . We won't enter London orbital any more due to costs . It's a shame but is what it is , I remember in early 2000s when I started we used to get a little more respect back then for sure . Appreciate your videos and what you do as always buddy stay safe and have a good weekend . Mark and Emily at Rooster Recovery

[@muds1970]

Great channel, just found it! One observation, why not put a new valve on the transit tyre change? Takes seconds. Let's not talk about balancing!

[@Tyreman22]

Probably not allowed to. When I changed tyres on the motorway you only changed the tyre. You can’t risk your life spending time fitting a valve or repairing a tyre at the side of the road. I was changing a tyre on the M6 and there was a guy from another company doing the same as me on the opposite side of the motorway. When I finished I turned around and came back down the motorway in the opposite direction. When I got to where the guy was a truck had crashed into him crushing him to death. It’s a scene I will never forget.

[@Jimmyspangle]

Last year we went to Ireland for the first time. Took the car on the ferry and sailed into Dublin. Got off the ferry and headed into Dublin, unsure of which way everything is. Came to the river very quickly and thought, we will go across here and then turn right along the embankment into Dublin. WRONG. This was over the bridge and the road bent left then immediately onto a toll road. Darn it! Got to the toll booth ready to pay happily, and simply said 'I actually didn't mean to go this way. I am trying to get into Dublin'. Without hesitation the chap on the booth said 'welcome to Ireland'. he then told me he would open the barrier, if I just do a quick U-turn and go back through the other way he will get the girl on that booth to let me back though FREE., They did just that. It was called courtesy, common sense and very nice of them. Imagine THAT anywhere in the UK!

[@QUIX4U]

14:54 Same stud thread pattern as old Bedford Busses. Right hand threads on RH Side, and LH Threads on LH side. Used to work on the NZR and knew full well the Bedford stud rule. Have seen so many "tourists & private owners" during the years, being completely flummoxed by the offside studs, when stranded somewhere. Pulling in behind as an ever helpful KIWI, in a private vehicle, I often got statements from drivers that no matter how hard they have tried, they cannot remove the wheel ...? To then see me flip around their wheel brace & instantly (and easily) spin those nuts off, with little to no effort at all, to enable them to place the spare wheel over the studs as I spin the nuts on again, by turning the wheelbrace the completely opposite way, to what a normal nut gets spun on as? What the hell - to which I always reply - "righty-tighty, and leftie too" (on a Bedford and any other vehicle with left-side Left-Handed stud/threads). The dawning of reality on their faces is so beautiful, as they realise that the past hour or more, was all "a complete waste of time". I tell them, next time - look at the end of the studs, if they have a big R or L, it means stud/thread type If there is nothing on either the L or R studs, then they are stock RH threads. Left hand threads on the Left hand side, that aren't tightened correctly, never self unwind, as the vehicle moves the stud in a "locking" motion, holding the loose nuts in place. The same goes for the RH side stud threads, as the vehicle's forwards motion keeps those nuts tight too. It is a small and often forgotten thing, to improve safety, but a lot of vehicle manufacturers, don't think safety when it comes to loose wheel nuts.

[@kittyfay8719]

Can't believe they actually charged you for clearing a lane that was losing hundreds of pounds for them. Absolutely appalling that. Well done on another safe recovery pet😊

[@ocean5377]

I wouldn’t have paid , I would have questioned big time , just not on , it’s a rescue

[@walkinginthesun]

Great video I just came across ur channel watching from London

They charged you!!!! Bastards, now I’d have taken longer and asked them to close lanes either side to create a “safe work zone”

[@mysteryman5826]

I used the toll road just once a while ago I try to avoid it as it is so very expensive. But I was behind a lorry at the toll and a few days later my bank account had the fee for a lorry taken out! Luckily for me I had a dash cam so had proof. When I phoned m6 toll I was at first told they could not find my registration on their system. It was only when I told them that I had dash cam footage and told the the date, lane and time that i was in when I paid that they miraculously found my car registration. They then told me sometimes if you follow a lorry through the toll, their systems can incorrectly charge for the vehicle in front! Just a heads up to check you are charged correctly

[@B16D4VE]

Do you get much back ache? Strap N/S front wheel then lift your deck. Strap the rest once the decks up then your not bending constantly. Also if you park so close to your casualty vehicle (the transit tyre change) don’t ever get between the recovery unit and the casualty vehicle while on a hard shoulder. In the event of something colliding with the recovery unit you become the filling in a transit sandwich. Always work from the N/S. It was good to see you exit through the N/S door on the recovery van.

[@MrDbone75]

A very good Saturday morning to you sir from Wellington Somerset

[@TidyTransport]

Fifteen fucking quid!!!!! You're a service vehicle tasked to remove the vehicle HELPING THEM OUT. I'd claim it back as a recovery job from the company that operates M6 toll. I've used it to go to and from manchester many times. If they want to make you pay, I'm going to stop using them out of protest! Bloody cheek!!

[@hearson28]

Fantastic video upload love watching all ur content 👌

[@Georgiee.and.Dan.]

You’ll. able get your money back because your on a job 👍👍👍

[@robcrowley9646]

everybody knows the holes in croc's are to let your dignity seep out.

[@islasandjessicas]

All recovery companies should refuse to recover vehicles from the M6 toll, unless they waive the fee, your not using it by choice, they'd soon change their tune if that happened!!

[@mattm45613]

Police would just end up impounding them

[@robertkustos2931]

A toll booth is a private business. The toll owners should have their own tow away vehicle.

[@NO_Expectations]

Charging you for freeing up a lane at that Toll booth is scandalous, I don't like Toll booths on British motorways we are being charged for something motorists have already paid for. Short sightedness stopped busy motorways like the M6 from having 6 lanes instead of mostly just the 3 lanes. Highway robbery. The rim on that wheel at 19:38 had a badly dented rim it's strange the tyre beading fitted on such a bad wheel without losing pressure even though the wheel rim was high. You should have also cleared the tyre residue that fell out of the tyre into a rubbish bag leaving a clean environment. Very professional not answering the phone, a customer on the dangerous motorway comes first.

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

That van tyre, at 17m35s to 17m55s into the video. Yeah wouldn't just a squirt of that Spray Foam stuff fix that tyre as good as new ? Or else you could just stick a new tube inside it, and save the cost of a new tyre ! (Obviously I'm just having a lend of you mate, tongue-in-cheek. Now worries, you're good to go. cheers from DownUnder. Currently enjoying so much Summer today that I've got the Heat Pump set to refrigerant air conditioning running in the loungeroom !)

[@kentmccroskey3712]

so effectively, 1 vehicle has been charged twice to drive along the toll as only 1 vehicle made it past the toll booth.

[@andrewcotterill996]

Good jobs done 👍👍nice to see

[@Mark49313]

Hi mate I am a new subscriber I really enjoy your content. I actually can not believe they made u pay to retrieve that car. Personally I wouldn’t have done it I would have said ok the car stays there then and I would have left. That’s ridiculous 😊

[@danwalker2821]

Good seeing you yesterday pal on the a500

[@TheExStig]

Move to Scotland mate no tolls here and has some beautiful scenery. The mad Nationalist Party and all within it will soon be history too.😁

[@RichardArblaster]

'ey up Greg 😎😎😎

[@Pepps_Electrical]

Easy answer that just add the toll charges to the bill 👌🏼👍🏼

[@at0micsheep]

Then the customer is paying twice.

[@steadholderharrington9035]

Doing a recovery on a toll road should be treated as an emergency situation, and therefore no toll should be assessed to the recovery vehicle or company doing the recovery; especially not when its the toll collector calling to have the recovery done in the first place. Otherwise, its like a bank being burgled and the bank sending out to the cops to come help them out, then charging the cops to park their cars near to the bank in the meantime before they can help you out with your problem! Absolutely bonkers!

[@user-ki4uc6rm9k]

I did one on there a few years ago, they wanted to charge me, I said ok it can stay there, they cleared me in in a few minutes. Sad really as your clearing an obstruction on there private road

[@raygreene73]

here in ireland they contract a recovery company for toll booths

[@anthonyjones2223]

One of your beacons are out on top 🚨 👍

[@GDBRescueandrecovery]

Unfortunately its the wiring! Been gone since i had it good spot!

[@andy3127]

Even Police, Fire and Ambulance have to jump through hoops and paperwork to avoid a charge at the toll. They must fill in a form in advance (how can they if it's an emergency?) Then submit it to the M6Toll for a decision.

[@BaziwizZy]

That is not correct…at least for the ambulance service. I would assume it’s the same for the others. But in the ambulances there is a M6 toll tag so they do not require any forms in advance. I don’t know if they are exempt from being charged but certainly don’t have to pay on the spot or fill in a form before they have to go through it. The tag allows them to drive straight through and then like with speeding tickets it gets filtered and cancelled.

[@andy3127]

@@BaziwizZy apologies, liveried vehicles are exempt. Unmarked are required to fill in an advanced form.

[@keithgreen9009]

Think how many people avoid London because of the charges and the lost income

[@bencrosbie]

worse than youtube pushing ads lol

[@andyscott7186]

Did I miss something or did you not fit a new valve nor balance it when you did the new tyre?

[@Hrspda27]

Love the fact ur showing the reality of recovery and the dangers of our life.but pls do me a favour and lead by example mate.that cable left loose can be dangerous,i see it attached but left with lots of slack.ive seen the result of a loose hook first hand.just be safe and show safe practices.cables are dangerous if not correctly stowed for those who are new to this game.accidents can happen at any time

[@jaimz33]

I bet that was a mass flywheel clutch, no warning or slipping just goes

[@jack-haywood]

Do tyres not get balanced or do you recommend that the customer gets it balanced once safe?

[@CivicMikey]

Add a clause so that the customer has to pay for any toll charges incurred. Especially for any RS3 drivers with poor reading skills.

[@mtickner]

Do transit wheels not need balancing?

[@0ldb1ll]

If they say that they want to charge, tell them to go whistle. If the lane wasn't cleared it would be them that were the losers.

[@QUIX4U]

2:50 Well THAT will be the last time you PAY won't it, as next time there is a recovery from an island (due), just block SEVERAL entranceways (creating a massive loss in collected tolls) as you VERY SLOWLY, do everything you need to do AND A LOT OF THOSE YOU DON'T NEED TO DO, as you prepare for pulling it out IN REVERSE, to then hitch up and take out on the bypass route... That'll repay you as you also get more likes on that rescue video too.!!!

[@damoupit]

That’s not a bald patch it’s a solor panel when battery are low lol

[@unexplained5239]

What are thoseee !! Maybe an idea for new merch 😂

[@lordstevewilson1331]

I avoid m6 toll, it costs me less than a £1 to go around it.

[@justmeEnglandUK]

How much was it . Two vehicles paid one driven down the toll motorway other was on the back of a recovery . Can't believe they charged you

[@maj0072]

Unfortunately, it's the culture he comes from. I've done work for Asian people, and it always ends the same way. Agreed a price, and when the jobs is done, they will argue and argue to get a discount or something for free. In the end, I stopped doing work for them it just wasn't worth the aggravation

[@imagseer]

@@uksecco The one that got nearly 1million views and now has no comments more likely.

[@user-ul2tt4dn9k]

That was disgusting cant believe they charged you. Im guessing they charge ambulance and fire engines with blues on. Shocking.

[@cameronratcliff501]

No bogies up there today 😂😂😂

[@bigturboxr3i]

So if the winch cable snaps, the van shoots down the bed and backs down the motorway with nobody at the helm! If it doesnt collide with the booth. Would common sense not say to get in the van while loading incase the cable broke then you can brake and steer in safety? I wouldn't have paid no toll bro, like you said its in their interest to get it clear. Great videos mate.

[@cwoleighton4046]

Do AA/RAC etc pay? BTW that's a solar panel you've got!!

[@JohnJohn-ij5rj]

Yea the AA and RAC all have accounts set up but doesnt hit them like it does the little guy tho

[@KATOPE1]

Wow gained another new follower 😂

[@alexgold9356]

Why’s the tyre van for sale

[@rhysconlay9187]

You aren't gunna clean up the bead on that transit and balance the wheel? If anything you've allowed for another blowout to happen

[@AI-Records24]

Tolls were 10000% better when police couldn’t go on them had some mad ones on the m6 before now😂

[@JustCallMeHorse]

The red dot on the tyre, isn't it meant to be level with the value? as it indicates the high point of the tyre.

[@nickyboi7964]

Must be so awkward when customers just stand there silent and don't even speak

[@simonsupersi2225]

Ahhh kettering haha. Dont you ever sit in the Vehicle incase the winch snaps then you can stop a runaway vehicle?

[@GDBRescueandrecovery]

With heavy loads yes sometimes or pull handbrake up a few clicks

[@jimbob6218]

@@GDBRescueandrecovery You speak about common sense. You should be sat in the vehicle whilst winching it up. You should also turn your steering to the left when parked behind broken down vehicle, have you not seen what happens if your vehicle gets hit whilst steering is turn’t right. Lastly can you stop littering the hard shoulder with the contents of old tyre. No need to do what you done. Most of your recoveries are very good but may be brush up on a bit of common sense as you pointed out in video.

[@simonsupersi2225]

@jimbob6218 if you see alot of the highways they turn to the right. Many many years ago they said left but now it right to protect people on the hardshoulder

[@liggett12345]

There is no common sense in this world 😂 Charged for clearing the next bay. Should have said I'll leave that sit there then

[@chrispartosbro4555]

I honestly don't know whats worse, being charged to use a toll road that you clearing so more can pay to go through, or a transit driver who don't have a spare wheel and the ability to change it them self, i reckon all these new cars with no spare wheels should be banned its just penny pinching where the customer needs it the most when they desperate,

[@Dask2437]

charge them the £15 plus VAT, Plus £15 handling fee.

[@DizzyDooDar]

I've never seen the M6 toll so quiet

[@dannycrooks8462]

Seriously low profile tyres on the vw that would be uncomfortable in the van

[@adyjohnson1974]

Need to fix that beacon buddy. Seen recovery people kick off screen due to becomes not working right

[@kernow24]

Should've refused to move it until they refunded it

[@UncleMinecraft]

I hope you added £15 quid to your price. Scandalous! (You probably didn't... you seem too honest for that.)

[@lukekeogan7808]

Will you come to France?

[@DJunclepaul2nd]

Stopped using the toll myself.

[@MickeyBlue-eyes]

Mate leaving all that rubber at the roadside? Surely takes seconds to sweep it up?

[@3222606]

When in your position being asked to pay that fee of £15: I would have simply said, "Right I shall leave my vehicle where it is and the van in the lane opposite because you will stand to lose far more money with two lanes closed in the time we stay here." I am sure that would have caused some commotion?

[@ianflint4610]

Just invoice toll company for the removal of a hazard from their motorway.

[@izalman]

What's the 1st track paying in the background?.

[@PhilChan1996]

I would've said ABSOLUTELY NOT. The car is literally 10m away in the next fucking bay, I thought it was like way down the toll road, it was literally next door, what a scam!! Daylight fucking robbery that

[@deanrogers8381]

Question is, were you requested by the driver to recover him or requested to by the m6 toll management? Toll usually request highways to remove vehicles from toll toll road / booths and so I would doubt very much that they would request that this guy removes it directly. If, as is more probable, he was contracted by tge driver then charging him to use the toll was absolutely correct as he would undoubtedly pass on the charge to the driver. I've worked on the toll for the last 15+ years and never once known them to use a contractor direct to remove vehicles.

[@azazil061]

the real hole in this business model is who wants a brand new tire put on a bent up rim?

[@ECECECECEC]

Utterly ridiculous and the poor sod who broke down likely paid also.

[@Piffaliff]

Good on the toll people for doing their job!