Tow truck tricks: Don't get scammed after an accident (CBC Marketplace)

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[@neckarsulme]

always refuse tow truck drivers who just show up, get your own

[@burtburt2263]

Not as easy to refuse, with a broken femur...Luckily, they are honest near me, and only charged $80...Got a customer for life. Anything I need towed, and I call James Jr( His dad retired)...

[@sheri88888888]

Call your insurance company first and find out where they want the car towed to.That is if it needs to be towed . kIf the vcar still rolls and the radiator holds water you probably can drive it.Slowly with flashers on. You might just drive it to your house until you talk to you insurance company . They may want to evaluate it first.

[@markhomer3039]

@@burtburt2263 I call AAA

[@southpaw8040]

tell me about it. I am an insurance adjuster and body shops and tow companies hold cars hostage. They even trick drivers right after they wreck to sign paperwork to get them to take it to their body shop. Its a big scam. Imagine being in your first accident, standing in the middle of the intersection waiting on police and all you want to do is just go home. The tow driver comes with a smile and says he will take care of everything for you. He has you sign paperwork right then and there while you are still upset and havent had time to research body shops. He then takes it to the body shop that they have deals worked out with and gets a piece of the action. Believe it or not but most big name insurance companies are on your side. Its the body shops and tow companys that are the swindlers and tricksters. The body shops that are partnered with the insurance companies are among the best. We want our customers to be happy in the end so we only partner witht the best shops. Also notice I said BIG name insurance companies. The little insurance companies are nightmares for their customers and take months to inspect your car.

[@shonuff420]

YEAH IF YOU DONT HAVE AAA,,,,ETC!!! STEP UP YOUR GAME ITS 2020

[@IdontKnow-dx7xc]

It's funny how scammers always get angry and defensive when you question them with anything lol 😂

[@BigpurrEli]

Plot twist he stopped suddenly and she hit him ?

[@Sammo212]

HEY IM TRYING TO HELP YOU, BUDDY, OK?!

[@BigpurrEli]

Steven Simmons MA’AM THIS IS NOT SCAM DO NOT HANG UP

[@ainachok8428]

I've noticed 😂😂😂

[@woofix83]

I don’t Know True Facts

[@felixespino430]

Best excuse of all time "I'm trying to make a living, sir, and I have 5 kids to support."

[@User0000000000000004]

Too many kidses.

[@johnl5350]

I'm sure a lot of armed robbery suspects say the same thing.

[@tangzhaojun]

nah it's an actual concern, people have families and things happen. Not sayng what they do is justifiable but it's apart of a bigger issue.

[@mp8359]

How is this not investigated and how is this legal.

[@user-wn3xj4kv1i]

That's why only smart and responsible should PLAN to have kids!! Yeah you're not supposed to raise a family on minimum wage. These 'parents' and I use that term loosely are literally traumatizing there kids. This is coming from someone who's parents have lived paycheck to paycheck. It's a horrible anxious feeling with look of yelling involved..

[@Tehn00bA]

Lesson of the day: if you DO accept to be towed, ask to get towed HOME till your insurance appoints you an auto-shop, then talk to the auto-shop to see if they have a tow truck.

[@BurkaLifter]

just to the closest wide spot on the road and figure it out the next day

[@nemogage8392]

no cause they will agree to tow u home and then tow to the body shop. there is nothing u can do

[@sethlunt1763]

To that guy that after 3 months still hasn’t got his car back, he should sue them

[@Nathanator89550]

Seth Lunt ya right🤦🏼‍♂️

[@billypeterson9284]

They clearly drove his car around the whole time! It’s such a nice ride there’s no way that ding just appears there

[@Idk-yx9jc]

Dakota H to be fair we don't know if it was there before or not

[@bflobudha2929]

I wonder if this show put them out of business by now..

[@24joehouse]

@@Idk-yx9jc😂😂to be fair he should of held the guy hostage until he released his car.

[@elliem5786]

I never thought a documentary about tow trucks can actually be so interesting

[@rj7224]

Ellie M true😂

[@Somd55]

Interesting or disgusting?

[@efrainvera-montesinos1670]

Ellie M Fr

[@DefiantDEFI]

You get pissed seeing people get ripped off

[@DryPaperHammerBro]

Shawn Blakeslee You alright mate?

[@AwokenEntertainment]

always got to have a reliable tow-company saved on your phone..

[@valerieurquhart3133]

I wonder how these towing companies would feel if, in addition to being fined, THEIR tow trucks were towed away for breaking the law? Hmmm. Towing fees, storage fees, the fine itself, loss of income, court appearance.....

[@johnnypaul5979]

Agree.

[@OZOBIEUSA1]

Maybe the Cop should start writing tickets?? Instead of just giving a warning to everyone, or just letting them go!

[@danielmachado9441]

+gilbert martinez nice profile picture

[@IshmetKhan]

Oh those poor guys have kids to feed and to put to school.

[@Hunter-yy4es]

Thats the typical line everyone uses to bring sympathy an avoid a ticket. did you not just see two towers use that excuse for being within 100 meters? lol

[@TAG-rq7ii]

Hunter Johno Just saying.. your comment makes absolutely no sense. I'm guessing English is NOT your first language?

[@Hunter-yy4es]

TAG "The Angry Gamer" l appreciate the effort an time you put in to let me know you don't understand what i said. Is this what you do just scroll into comments an find some grammar issues? l'll give you a biscuit, just saying..

[@ndonnelly883]

Why would you ever accept a tow from someone you never called...

[@mariomoreno3565]

Exactly my thought process

[@chrisphillips1697]

U didn’t call them, but they are there, that spells CROOK! Js!

[@1foolishcaribou195]

most people are naive to the laws, with the operator claiming the company has a contract with the police. Isn't misrepresentation for gain illegal? Especially if you claim to be with the police?

[@Morpheus-pt3wq]

@@1foolishcaribou195 they are not naive only to the laws, they are naive in general. People still tend to trust others, even when they know they just can´t trust anyone. But its easy and comfortable to let others help me, even if i don´t need their "help". Someone even told me he feels sorry for me that i don´t trust others. My question is, HOW can i trust anyone in this dirty world? Only people still doing things just for their own beliefs are fanatics... Real trust is always hard to get and easy to lose. At least it should be...

[@1foolishcaribou195]

@@Morpheus-pt3wq I have to agree with you.

[@jellyfish1433]

I love how they all talk about how they have kids and families that they need money for, but they are perfectly fine taking money from others that are in the same situation. Just shows how much they care

[@Payne427]

I'm in the US and I've been in the bodywork industry for about ten years now, I have seen this done a few times and we confronted the customers about it and then contacted the authorities. Needless to say, the tow dudes lost their jobs and fined. what I'm seeing here just makes me sick to my stomach and severely angry.

[@danielvaladez3850]

The cop needs to stop giving these drivers breaks and ticket them every time they see them..

[@MrEli768]

Most "nice" cops (or cops in a good mood) will actually give you a verbal warning, but that one who wanted to argue, if I was a cop there, I would have asked "are you seriously trying to push your luck?, you really want a ticket/fine?"

[@ebaadkhan92]

or the cops can help release the vehicle of poor victims who fall for this scamm ... the problem is the laws do not support intervention of police in such matters .. which is why scammers win ..

[@Gang-GangAy]

Why when he takes half their profits? Why do you think truck drivers behave like that? Your cops are cockroaches

[@Gang-GangAy]

@reshi p Not all of them, but most take cash where it gets to. There are some very good police men and honests, but it's very rare to run into a good, nice and honest man and if he'd thrived in business they always push them to ruin... It's very difficult to survive and stay honest and normal, there's a lot of pressure from all sides...

[@itztimmy9900]

Judging by the Rolex on his wrist, he probably does.

[@dankpenguin4205]

Person: *accidentally scratches my car* Tow Cars: *READY OR NOT HERE I COME*

[@callumwinton6000]

Genius xD

[@jaypegman]

OH GOD THEY SURROUNDED MY CAR HELP GUYS

[@TheMachoTurtle]

Car:in a accident Tow Trucks: Allow us to introduce ourselves

[@jaypegman]

@@TheMachoTurtle vegeggietales

[@powerbanksandwich8612]

Tow truck the horror movie

[@colinwallace5286]

You should see the bills for a semi-truck recovery. They often issue charges for equipment that isn’t even at the scene, but that they happen to own.

[@vortex-vu4in]

This is still a problem 5 years later, got approached by 3 tow truck drivers and all told me my car was undrivable, ended up driving it 5 hours back home. These guys are crooks, call insurance and get a tow truck # through them

[@hassanalinoo]

Your right

[@letsaffirm9454]

He said he’s got two kids... other guy had 5 kids... it seems like everyone uses their kids to get out of trouble or debt. 😂

[@letsaffirm9454]

Lmfao exactly...!

[@ivonastrukar4715]

Please officer,I have no kids.I am a complete loner,but I have 3 cats to take care of.Please have mercy.

[@birdtime3128]

@@lanlansaria he replied to his own comment 😑 if you don’t like it I could delete my comment.

[@birdtime3128]

@@lanlansaria ok

[@birdtime3128]

@@lanlansaria I deleted my comment

[@_Quintus]

I'm surprised that nobody has pulled a gun on the staff at lyons.

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

It's Canada. In America, somebody would have by now.

[@ajmush3131]

Its Canada, whatchya expect.

[@janedoe805]

That’s because they haven’t pulled the nasty tricks on me!

[@JacobLozano-mr8ll]

It does not take place in the United States

[@sweetsucculentcontentnectar]

@@JacobLozano-mr8ll Oh, it most certainly does. The key difference is that most impound yards have either their own armed muscle, or a cozy relationship with the local cops. Sometimes they have both.

[@vk4742]

Last time I crashed, I mean drove too close to a side rail. Parked on the side of the road, got picked up, rented a uhaul trailer picked it up myself. Cost me around 150 total and a few hours of my time.

[@ohmyme13]

Good thing to remember at all times, don't ever trust any business or person if they are the ones trying to reach you.

[@sahhill1910]

So glad they exposed these scammers. Im glad I got to share my story on this segment. Another tip for everyone in GTA area. if you get into an accident, and the car isn't drivable (such as mine) and a tow is available, and you choose NOT to take it, the cops can give you a ticket after a couple hours for impeding traffic or some BS. so your very first call should be to CAA or insurance and get a tow on its way. not only will you be protected by cops that pressure you (like mine did) can be kept at bay. safe driving everyone.

[@blinkshadown]

cool

[@blinkshadown]

i mean not cool what happened to you, cool that your story was shared and that you kinda gotnhelp on it, now we all know better

[@chris_b44]

+Sahil M thanks for sharing your story... sad to see a fellow frs/brz owner get shafted like this....

[@AtharAfzal]

+Sahil M thanks for sharing your story Sahil - I too suffered a problem with Lyons Auto Body too, unfortunately they know the system too well and prey on folks like us. Be safe!

[@sahhill1910]

+Abdallah Timuroglu how did the car end up there in the first place? If you took it there, go to the court house literally down the street from them, and file a lawsuit or complaint. They cannot hold it hostage. If you signed a work order and the insurance isn't involved, you might need to speak with a lawyer as that can make things difficult.

[@Skeetpete]

"I have kids" alright so do the people your ripping off

[@Skeetpete]

@Kra fstoff you're*

[@spiritbx1337]

I have kids, so it's ok if I'm a paid hitman because I have bills to pay. Criminals will 99% of the time self justify their crimes, regardless of who they hurt, they excuses are completely worthless.

[@mikekodiac1384]

I have kids and yet I have a legit job. I'm not ripping people off, so try the correct way. And you will get much farther and maybe a thank you along the way

[@pbainswaveofadventures5153]

@@Skeetpete ❤️

[@lobsang953]

@TheLowSpec Dasher you're*

[@canadianmonte]

I had an accident where my door got dinted in so I couldn't open the door from the outside. But it would still open. I asked the cop if it was legal to drive my car like that with the tow truck driver right there. The cop was stuttering about it a couple times, until I pressed him again and he reluctantly said yes. Like he was in the corner of the tow truck driver. But I drove it away and didn't pay a dime for an unnecessary tow.

[@walrus4248]

Didn't know about this in the US, it's amazing how fast they show up

[@achristian7015]

Stop warning them. Give them a TICKET. The city needs money and as a result, you can drop property taxes.

[@nolanandert4258]

they wont drop property tax, a fixed and reliable income for the gov, for variable income that is inconsistent. gov is money hungry

[@Nik3T3kk]

Both of you are right.. It's to much like right for both sides to be honest

[@Xershade]

The issue is every ticket they issue is a court case, eventually it just gets too impossible for the officer with 2000 cases a month to deal with them all, or they take too long and the ticket gets thrown out because it took so long and isn't a "fair trial".

[@GladiatorReid]

City needs to start crushing these tow trucks instead of tickets and then city gets tax from new tow truck sale

[@officialsouthsoul5223]

XerShade better then nothing. Going to court still cost money and days miss not working. It’s better then “here’s a warning”.

[@MzClementine]

This is why I love AAA. You ain't taking me anywhere. I go where I want to go.

[@carlloud1187]

Same here! I've had AAA ever since I started driving many years ago and it's saved me some big $$$ over that time. I also have HOG (Harley Owners Group) for my motorcycle. Same reliable coverage. Worth every penny for both of them.

[@froddobaggins]

had an accident 3 weeks ago the Cop that arrived at the scene told me its a punishable crime to offer towing services if they haven't been called by the involved parties.

[@mdayeh9712]

I’m surprised the owner of Lyons auto body is still alive!!

[@nisha2536]

Smith & Wesson excuse me?

[@ohyeahyeah7130]

@@nisha2536 he said hes not surprised shes Indian

[@inyermouthbaybeh]

@@nisha2536 Smith and Wesson said he's not surprised the service lady is Indian. Not to be confused with an Indian with a feather but an Indian with a dot. Hope this clarifies things for you. 👌👍

[@maharaja16]

@Smith & Wesson what has to weather the lady was Indian or other nationality . You cannot judge he person base on the race or religion

[@sushles]

@Don Mega First Nations...

[@radiantphoenix_5147]

When somebody says $8000 for storage is when you go down there with a gun and get your car back.

[@rivermcratt3683]

@fartyboots coward

[@frikkievarkpiel5854]

That can be an option if you want to add a few felonies and many years in prison to that $8000 bill.

[@arnabiarnab3037]

Facts

[@googlew.235]

Yep

[@jea069er]

Oh gee the body shop burned to the ground and my car was in it lol!

[@brookiesgranma4712]

When it comes to automobile accidents and inpoundments, the local jurisdiction(s) should either have their own tow trucks or contract with one or two tow services

[@RandolfRichardson]

Wow! I didn't know this was happening. I only call BCAA for towing because I have membership, and it's been well worth it -- calling your insurance company or a roadside assistance firm that you're a member of is always the safest approach.

[@rebeltvr6046]

This happened to my elderly dad 2 yrs ago. He rear-ended a car, minor accident. But the lady wouldn't get out of the car, and instead called a tow truck, who insisted he take my dad's car, even though both cars were totally fine. Dad, being 85, was nervous and complied. He didn't call me till later. When I talked to the tow truck driver, he said the car was in a lot, and that his people have to fix it. When I went there, the car was parked in the back behind so many cars, and he said you can take your car but we're not moving the other cars. I threatened to call the cops. Anyways, long story short, we finally got the car. So yes, be very careful with tow truck drivers.

[@ciaran4962]

How did you get the car back? Did you pay or something

[@rebeltvr6046]

@@ciaran4962 Well, they kept it for 2 weeks, and all the while, I told the tow truck driver that what he was doing to an elderly man was very wrong. He must've understood that, because then he released the car. If dad wasn't elderly, I think we would've been in real big trouble.

[@CaracalServal]

serves your dad right for being canadian

[@rebeltvr6046]

@@CaracalServal He's Indian, but yeah, we live in Toronto.

[@dpz9872]

So long story short your pop's is too old to being driving if he can't handle the ride. Keep a better eye on him.

[@ScottsTots612]

“They were offering $300, but I refused” sure you did.

[@janarkas252]

Lol

[@boysteacher3818]

to be on the good side of the public

[@gene9230]

he refused, because the other pays 350

[@zavier3644]

Why would you bring a car to a body shop, be offered money and refuse, you have nothing to lose, especially when you have property taxes to pay and children to feed?

[@backyardbuddysdiy6060]

Omg! He refused $300 illegal money because he's Muslim?!!!! He's breaking bylaws is that not illegal?!!! I think the guy that commented on the tow truck driver's religion is just as crooked as the tow truck driver!!!!

[@backwoods7678]

Love this cop .. Outstanding service

[@lirider3932]

You should do a special on "companies" that board up houses after a house fire. They're there like flies. AND the companies that act as mediator between you and the insurance company "to make sure you get the most".

[@jeff21killersep54]

Why not sue Lyons for theft of property, blackmailing and pretty much emotional distress

[@stevethea5250]

@Mister Christopher sorry

[@Tdizzle2010]

Its canada there way to nice

[@jan22150]

@Mister Christopher so why does Canada allow these shenengans from tow truck drivers. I thought Canada was better than that.

[@JMPERager]

@Calypso Eros Risky move, I like it.

[@TraceLight]

Calypso Eros not a bad idea.

[@jasonyang2288]

I stoped on the side of a Hwy just to see my tire pressure，and a tow truck showed up with in 15secs

[@AwadAbdulsamad]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@StreetFighter2010]

😲

[@elizaevans2345]

😂How do they actually know?

[@harkeeratbhamra17]

@@elizaevans2345 There are people on Instagram offering people money who report accidents

[@iiiEazyiii]

Lmao Gotdamm

[@towtrucksteve865]

Its sad that some tow truck companies give all of us a bad reputation. I don't try to ruin someones day I'm here to help you.

[@arcana5625]

Probably a good idea to have a specific shop you know you can trust so you don't let tow truck divers corral you into a shady one.

[@iamknosound]

I say pay someone $100 to break every window in their shop on the coldest night in January.

[@kennethwalker4551]

Yeah do the windows in the building and all of the cars on the lot too on a regular basis, even if the have insurance they won't for long and having multiple lawsuits they will go the way of the Dodo bird.

[@sheldonk5747]

I say arson is the answer. Nothing like a nice warm building on a cold winters night. :)

[@iUploadVideos4Fun]

You don't even have to pay me.

[@VincentGonzalezVeg]

@@iUploadVideos4Fun you would be a fun person at a party

[@Ridwaan7]

@@sheldonk5747 Arson does them a favor. They will claim insurance. Windows are better because they won't pay the deductible and their policy can go up! Man I have a criminal mind. lol

[@MrsPeebles62]

This is why you need AAA. Your towing is covered and they will take the car where you tell them to.

[@F4Z44N]

Yea

[@plotsone7446]

AAA isn't in Canada. We have CAA which is similar.

[@eileenmiller4668]

My car insurance has tow service

[@nica080910]

AAA? This is Canada! LOL

[@Great_Lakes_Discus]

The Hartford as well

[@alzheimer7324]

Yep. Happened to me a few times. Thank You For Sharing.

[@MrJorgewlomba]

Some year ago something like that happened to me. One time you car is hooked, the bill is done by the trick company, and not for you. Also, the truck driver said he was working for the loco police, and that statement was not true. I didn't know what to do, or where ask for advice, or good help.

[@derrickaustin8273]

Unbeleiveable, just checked their website and they have a picture of Sahil as a happy customer!!! WOW

[@_thacieng]

You got to be kidding 🤣👉🏾😛 I would make pay back

[@Coffeewrld]

Now there’s a good sue

[@kerai7711]

@@Coffeewrld they wont escape the lawsuit lmao their gonna pay a hefty price if they lost

[@Coffeewrld]

@@kerai7711 somebody needs to tell this lady

[@kerai7711]

@@Coffeewrld yea

[@khoihuynh2296]

Who else watching this and getting triggered so hard😡 Especially the guys that got his car hostage.

[@turkeytailfungi]

Khôi Huỳnh yep

[@TheDoodleGodGuest]

Enough to imagine their destruction.

[@ronaldomoreno4886]

I would walk in with my 44 and my double barrel shotty and demand my car

[@towtruckaj]

The practice of holding a car until payment is common, our company does that as well, however, the way they go about it is sketchy... Normal tow fees are much lower, A normal crash call is 160.50 taxes included for our company, our storage is 25 a day, winch out is 50-100 an hour additional, if it goes to our shop you pay when you pick it up, including storage or you don't get it back and we file for title, we have to be paid for our jobs, however, I will tell you ahead of time if I will only be giving you the option to go to our shop (depends on the circumstances) usually at night I will only give you the option of going to my shop, In which case I will tell you and you can choose if you want to continue or not, and we will see if the police will allow it or if you are a road hazard and need to be towed either way, although a lot of times you also have the option to choose where you are towed to and you will pay when I drop it, the idea of just showing up towing the car to a shop and holding the car hostage with a 500-1000 dollar bill is dishonest and seems like it would be illegal.

[@rowanlaurie4443]

Khôi Huỳnh yep he should had sued

[@johndoe4034]

I've only been towed twice in my driving life, both times were with CAA in Canada, and both times were free. Both times towed to my house, one of the times with almost 100km away, obviously they were accidents, one my engine blew and the other was with a flat and had no spare tire with me or flat fix kit

[@kellismith4329]

Those tows weren’t free

[@PipebombMailbox]

strangely the tow truck drivers for the most part actually just lay it out how it is, that yes it's scummy, and that they got bills to pay. Most other scams don't ever disclose any information under any circumstances.

[@missdaydreamss]

Nope. They didn't tell the guy straight up how much it'll cost and continue to hold his car for 90 days! That's not telling it like it is

[@PipebombMailbox]

@@missdaydreamss I’m talking about when they were on camera

[@alfcarjackstheclown7849]

1.7k bad tow truck drivers have watched this

[@TowGunner]

1.9k now

[@shellstorm1]

ACS Shap 2.3k

[@IsraelCountryCube]

@@shellstorm1 2,395 two - thousand three hundred and nine tow truck drivers have *disliked this video and are annngery for not scamming more people*

[@soarhacks4777]

2.4k

[@gagegotcher2322]

2.5k

[@susie9843]

The 539 people who disliked this video are probably tow truck drivers

[@mustaqahmed9812]

Don't forget about their family members , relatives & friends.

[@celestinnt]

Who else would do that 😩

[@Schmidtty3220]

You are about as smart as a 💩 flavored popsicle

[@iDYPilms]

everyone has financial responsibility to attain but to swindle people to attain it should be a legal issue, shouldn't the car owner get also some commission or get a cut of that referral fee?

[@kimmyball4961]

It is not the same in every state!!

[@mrme4057]

Imagine if this quality of journalism still existed

[@blakehayman3328]

I was in a accident back in 1995, and the officer asked who I would like for the tow, and I told him the body shop that I used, and that shop came right out, remember if you use a shop, they ( the police ) will try to work with you, otherwise use the police (Duty Tow), lots of areas, police duty tow is rotated so often between different shops, or they have regs regarding fees, etc..

[@brycecrum9981]

Wow, How is stuff like this not illegal. That is straight up extortion.

[@danhard8440]

ya their almost as bad as the US government lol

[@danhard8440]

that was my point and it was a good point so WTF was yours? you said the same F _ _ KING thing I did just different words so just calm the F _ _ CK down

[@danhard8440]

? what does Canada have to do with my comment? he said there extortionists and I said like us government what does that have to do with the vid being made in Canada??

[@danhard8440]

what the F are you talking about read the original comment from Bryce Crum then read my original

[@TheDarrin10]

@@danhard8440 canadians eh? lol

[@lookingbehind6335]

This is rampant in the US also. Always contact your insurance first if not injured. Let them handle it for you, that’s why you pay them.

[@byronchavarria4954]

Call The Cops First

[@mike4402]

@@byronchavarria4954 pretty obvious he is talking about towing not the accident

[@ProudDad1976]

100% agree AND None of us make good choices when we are stressed and/ or hurt, your insurance company should treat you with respect and care if they do not fire them after the event, vote with your money! I had my Jeep stolen from my work in downtown Detriot in the early hours of 2 or 3 am and my insurance agent had her husband come and pick me up, I still send Christmas cards to them ten years after the fact. FYI I could not even get the Detriot police to come to my shop to make the report, I had to find a ride to the station only to wait for hours to have the report filed.

[@tooslow4065]

thats all fine and dandy if you're not blocking a roadway. we have laws against that in texas.

[@retabera]

Australia too. Probably the world over. I have concluded that Towtruck drivers are generally nasty people, afterall they are the ones who tow for something as simple as a parking infraction. Just no empathy.

[@tbugher62]

Call your own tow truck,and always tow your car home.

[@ivisyung3088]

In Australia, a tow truck must tow ti ot an impound lot until you or your insurance have nominated a body shop. Always call your insurance, as they will assign a tow truck themselves and take it to a body shop. Normally, its safer this way cause insurance company has a special cotnract with particular body shops

[@2olvets443]

My son hit a deer not long ago, the tow bill was 800.00. I found out it is in how they write it up so insurance companies will pay. They list it as a "recovery" not a simple tow. After finding this out I called a different tow company and said I broke down and needed car to be towed home from same location to very near the location where sons car was towed. Was quoted 145.00. The tow truck companies are committing Insurance fraud and getting away with it.

[@cardboardtruck1009]

Is he alright?

[@matthewpeterson6693]

That is quite a bit for the deer accident, and your broke down car, but as a tow truck driver myself people don't take into consideration the company has to bill for fuel, time and they have to have really good insurance due to some people having super nice vehicles and that way if they were to get into a wreck or something else happen they can cover the charge through insurance. I do agree some tow companies charge wayyyy too much, but that's why you do your research and see who is priced the best!

[@2olvets443]

@@cardboardtruck1009 yes he was fine thank you for asking.

[@prestonlaston2981]

I know I am late to this, but I'm curious as to what the itemized charges, not the amounts, just the list of charges, were on the tow bill for the accident. Also, were the police the ones that called the tow company, or did you call them yourself? If the police called, it considered a non-consent tow, and the fees are usually higher then a "private" tow for a broken down vehicle. The term "recovery" can be very broad. The tow company I work for, in order for it to be considered a recovery, the vehicle must not be drivable, and has to be winched up onto the flatbed.

[@2olvets443]

@@prestonlaston2981 being you tow, I have video up on it that you can look at.

[@flameabyss6830]

imagine a government car got towed by these scammers LMAO

[@Polarisarts11]

This is so funny because i experienced this first hand LOL. my dad was driving his car on the interstate and there was a lot of traffic. Some guy behind us tapped our bumper and didnt even leave a scratch. But at the time, we didnt know, so we pulled over and there was literally a tow truck right behind us and was following us 🤣I swear they just spawn

[@ricardomilos1542]

exactly kings. hes never just a friend... keep your eyes peeled, stay woke, and keep your chin up kings.

[@remakethestars2683]

14:10 "They said Lyons was a good shop." Well, they were Lyon. 😂

[@halcyon2017]

😭😂😂

[@smokyblackeyes3615]

ahhhhhhhh

[@PileOnPileOffPileUpOnThe481]

How original.

[@remakethestars2683]

@@PileOnPileOffPileUpOnThe481 ???

[@PileOnPileOffPileUpOnThe481]

@@remakethestars2683 it took me like a split second to come up with that. I didn't say it though as I am sure a lot of people are thinking that same thing. "How original."

[@mrwaffleman7626]

let me make this whole video simple: DONT ACCEPT A TOW THAT YOU DIDNT CALL FOR NO MATTER WHAT

[@rileyesmay]

Lol not to mention you should never pay for a tow truck. NEVER! Either use another car you or your spouse owns, or have a friend who owns a truck and or a trailer come help. That simple. Shouldn't even be a thing to get towed in my opinion I mean what's the point?

[@alexwood99]

@@rileyesmay or have AAA

[@ericmorgan372]

@@rileyesmay Many insurance providers cover the cost of a tow truck. Just call your insurance company when you get in an accident

[@rileyesmay]

@@ericmorgan372 NO! Just tow it yourself, then when the junkyard guys come to get the car from your house it is all free. And you get a hefty check from the insurance company too, I got at least $200 extra for my car just for towing expenses. They yes will pay for it, but you can literally make money towing it yourself

[@rileyesmay]

@@alexwood99 Look at my response to another guy above. Buying AAA isn't worth it unless you're a loner and don't know anybody, then it is worth it

[@jamescorcoran2273]

Just watched 2 videos this and car rentals and I am amazed. Even though I am in the USA they do the same here. I just called my insurance company and checked everything. My ins covers ALL rentals and towing under my policy. They said any accident call them 1st and they will make everything work right.

[@freshbme2]

This is Canada. But in the states, a tow truck place kept my car for five weeks. After that I called the Better Business Bureau. I got my car in two days...NO CHARGE!!

[@Chepecafeteria]

Tip to the cops. Don't argue, just ticket them!

[@wolfcub824]

Yeah, if you are too nice they will walk all over you.

[@annies6566]

It’s Canada you’re talking about 🙄

[@wolfcub824]

@@annies6566 Yeah, and it is so prim and proper to scam hundreds of thousands of dollars out of unsuspecting people./s Get over the stereotypical thought of Canada, there are jerks everywhere and unless you lay down the law with them they will take advantage of your kindness.

[@albeit1]

It almost seems to me that the cops are making a show of enforcing the law without actually doing it. I suspect there are contributions to the Police Benevolent Association in that town from the Tow Trick Association. The cop kept talking about enforcing the law, but did he ever actually issue a ticket?

[@dominicoconner1973]

there should not even be a conversation it should just be here is your ticket. That's what happens to everyday drivers when they break the law.

[@rustyshackleford4076]

“No thanks, I have AAA, they’re on their way”

[@donaldgarretson5007]

If my vehicle is damaged in an accident, the first call is to the police, the second is to my local tow company (when near home) or to my insurance company (if far from home) if it cannot be driver away. When near home, my insurance company becomes the third call I make if my vehicle has to be towed. If my vehicle breaks down in a spot it needs to be towed from, I call my local tow company (if near home) or AAA (if away from home). Bottom line, I never allow just any company to tow my vehicle when it can be avoided.

[@IrontoughItalian]

Or CAA if your Canadian

[@Pablo123456x]

@@IrontoughItalian "you're"

[@trabali5168]

@@IrontoughItalian or the AA in the UK.

[@Turbo_The_Femboy_Fox]

I'm a AAA Autoclub member, I'll call them, they tow it.

[@halk8042]

thanks to this documentary I learned something today

[@johndvoracek1000]

Excellent information!

[@Flakoswaqq23]

Do this scam to me then dont wonder why your business burned down at 2AM 😅

[@Storked]

They'll get insurance for it, better just vandalize it with spray paint so people easily get the message.

[@jacobhandler2002]

jake from statefarm puahahahah

[@silentstone4265]

jake from statefarm if someone try to do that to my family i be there before the tow truck and put the car on my trailer and take it to my family member house instead

[@Storked]

You lose your car (possibly jail time if caught) and their business insurance builds them a brand new shop.....

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

jake from statefarm I love the irony of your username along with the subject-matter of this video :)

[@daviddelgado6068]

I get the by-laws thing. But why wasn't this officer ticketing these drivers...

[@jerseyjackrabbit2829]

He probably did since they stayed and other guy ran. He probably their to wait for the other officers to show up and just scare away tows. Kinda like if a ambulance reaches the scene they have to wait for police to clear it before entering. What puzzles me how does the tow trucks get faster to the scene than a police car when police cars literally can skip lights and speed.

[@TheDodgerDog]

David Delgado he was waiting for a moose to come buy

[@stevethea5250]

@@jerseyjackrabbit2829 GO BOMB THEIR GOOGLE REVIEWS BEFORE THEY BLOCK IT

[@bluegrassbarry]

he might have been off duty and have been hired by marketplace for the story.

[@spacetv4642]

They all actors for sure.

[@gyrthez246]

Make sure you always get a solid quote initially before allowing anyone to do work on anything, especially with a car. Get it in text or writing, then if they up the cost like this later and refuse to release your vehicle to you unless you pay, sue them.

[@user-pb8yw8cw3s]

*CBC Marketplace* you're the best !

[@IDrag123]

It’s good to have great friends everywhere like towing companies, police, firefighters, lawyers, doctors, mechanics, etc.

[@csrb338]

It’s not what you know it’s who you know

[@alexcisneros2980]

@@csrb338 well now you know what these scammers are up to. So if you were in a small collision and they tried to tow your car you would know better. So it seems it's both.

[@miciso666]

yeah my local place. everyone knows everyone. i personally know over 8 cops. 2 which arent in my city. i know every local doctor. and a few car mechanics. as a kid i even drove in a firetruck twice. once cuz my bike broke down. they just gave a lift. but seeing how its elsewhere its just horrendeus. u see cops show up and u get a 80% chance you will get screwed over.

[@LS-ys8nr]

What do firefighters have to do with it?

[@todtalk3912]

@@csrb338 its not who you know, its who you blow

[@GooglePsyop]

Life hack: if a business holds your property or disappoints you, fire bomb their property from far away. Disclaimer: this is only legal in Nigeria.

[@svgamer7160]

Lol! Would a Molotov work?

[@GooglePsyop]

+SVGamer Absolutely. 1 part oil; 9 part gas. Ingredients for a long lasting bonfire if you need to make on legally that is.

[@fba90130]

+Carl Ri Duuude, your car is on the premises ....

[@clintburt9821]

directions weren't clear enough I'm now in jail

[@GooglePsyop]

+fba90130 well don't hit your car with a molotov. Parking lots don't burn but if your car and everyone else's car burns; class action lawsuit. $$$$$

[@larrygibson9605]

I used to run an auto body shop , and this is all true. I was always sure to help the people because the people were already having a lot of trouble , .the fines are not high enough and not enforced

[@ejicon3099]

This show is awesome.

[@thegamer-gz5cr]

I don’t live in Canada, but this happens to be one of my favorite kinds of things to watch.

[@byronchavarria4954]

It Happens In The United States 🇺🇸 Canada 🇨🇦 And Australia 🇦🇺

[@philbrown1474]

Same here. This kind of active journalism in the USA is a thing of the past. Canada has a great asset in this.

[@Kirinketsu_]

Can people not sue in Canada or something? Sounds like that is one of those report it stolen and then sue them.

[@darayat2657]

they're too nice

[@swirrllfolfsky9803]

call the police and report it as being stolen

[@OS10100]

They tow truck drivers trick you into signing the work order. You can't sue because you gave them permission and accepted the terms and conditions of the contract without realizing it. Also, that 190 dollar ticket is garbage. It needs to be 1000 dollars for it to work. Each tow truck driver can make anywhere from 800-1500 per accident tow they bring to the body shop. Who cares about the 190 dollar ticket... it's still well worth it for the tow truck drivers to not follow the law.

[@jamiezhou5049]

sue cost more and it is you agree to have the service which is hard to defence.

[@jordanbarnes2218]

In the states you can be shot for stepping on a an overhanging blade of grass on the sidewalk. In Canada you can't sue intill you have already been killed.

[@Sandles888]

Integrity is the key.

[@djdan890]

Keep up the good work!

[@Eliminator6363]

Lmao! "They offered me $300 but I refused" Press X to doubt

[@marksmith4827]

i was thinking the same thing, as soon as he said he refused the 300$, after he mentioned why hes there, and have kids and property tax to pay, and you say you refuse 300$? I said........Liar!!!!

[@arwahbibi830]

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[@mrpotatoaim6969]

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[@mrpotatoaim6969]

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[@mrpotatoaim6969]

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[@WillScaryForCandy]

Only a Canadian story on tow truck scams would end in a love story.

[@amandarjames7001]

Lol, maybe i need to move to Canada lol...not havin any luck down here lol =D

[@longranger5226]

It should’ve ended in a different love story. The kind involving those turds from that auto body shop...and their cell mates in prison;)

[@stereowhale6606]

I can vouch for this.

[@cwoolfork5974]

I know , right?! LOL!!!...Too cute! :)

[@jaymanxxxx]

lol

[@specialized29er86]

If you must have the vehicle towed have it towed to your home or arrange your own tow truck and then arrange the repairs with the insurance company yourself.

[@MrUser1million]

Thanks for the headsup

[@asjmpickle]

When a shop has your car and you've authorised no work report it stolen and come back with police. You have stolen my car and I want it back.

[@LeMuDX]

I wonder how this will work in practice

[@spyroxx77xx71]

Actually if you have said you don’t want them to work on it and they do it is a violation of the law. Although you will probably need evidence you can report it stolen.

[@MultiJoeMoma]

That's a good idea. I will remember that. And press charges too for grand theft auto.

[@spyroxx77xx71]

MultiJoeMoma you will need evidence just in case. A place like this will more than likely contest the charges.

[@sheri88888888]

Yes . Let them tell the cops it will be $800 when they have no towing authorization.

[@clarkanderson397]

There needs to be a tow bully recovery company. Walk in with guns and armored vehicle and bust your car out.

[@Brenda0312F]

Awesome show idea!

[@DistinguishedSombrero]

Best idea I’ve ever heard.

[@Linsquip_]

Would rather pay 8k for that than to the predatory tow/storage company.

[@sakariasheikh9739]

Excellent journalism regarding consumer protection/education.

[@rogerszmodis]

A tow truck place tried to hold my sisters car hostage but when the insurance company threatened to sue them it showed up in her driveway that day. It was on a lease so it might have been the dealership that threatened to sue.

[@gstanz67]

If a tow company did this in California they would have their business license revoked.

[@twinzturbo]

uh huh..

[@blazeshredz904]

dumbass this been happening for decades even in cuntfornia

[@joeyt2931]

yea that's true

[@jaredblock6513]

My dad owns a company that tows tractor trailers and my cousin got in an accident last week in her car and the company that towed her made her pay more than he charges to tow a semi 45 miles. Their tow was very short and I drove the car the next day to shop so the car didn't even need to be towed and they charged her for storage. So this happens in America.

[@thecentralavenuegunslinger7861]

Actually most of this is against the law in the states now but the thing is most of this could have been avoided with a swift kick in the arse to a eager tow truck driver

[@theamazingchannel470]

How in the world is that even legal? How can those businesses even operate?

[@pwnmeisterage]

"Legal" means nothing when there's no cops around.

[@highstreetkillers4377]

Criminals have a free pass in Canada. I've been legally robbed for $5000 in the last 8 years in Ontario. You can't fight, you lose. Courts don't ever say a company was wrong. Even with evidence. You wouldn't believe how easy it is to get a judgement and wage garnishment. You cant do nothing, if they even tell you about it. I got my wages garnished with 2 days notice

[@AR-jt2ux]

Capitalism.

[@GeneralKenobiSIYE]

It isn't technically legal.

[@nazrinabdullah63]

Yes good advice... Call your insurance company!! We are doing the same over here in Malaysia.

[@peterpanimg]

Feb 7 2024 - 8 years after this video was published, Lyons Auto Body is still there, and doing the exact same business. A review as recent as 2 weeks ago mentions how the reviewer was scammed. How can the shop and accessory scammers be held accountable?

[@devynjones7548]

" I got bills to pay".... 10 seconds later " body shop offered me 300 to bring cars in but I refuse" 🤥

[@Y2KMosh]

“They keep your car hostage” “Don’t let them TOUCH your car” 😂😂😂

[@c490cuK]

Yha burn the fker down

[@chowmane9584]

The Truth

[@el_blaxicano2]

well if they touch your car if could easily be a $1K bill for "service and labor"

[@Morpheus-pt3wq]

The moment they take my car hostage, i´ll call the police.

[@CvxpYT]

I really enjoyed this video, and I watched it all.

[@dollarcostbackpacker1226]

"not to sound like the damsel in distress" irl is the damsel in distress.

[@SiTang]

I knew it! That male friend is more than a friend!!

[@Choji2011]

+Si Tang a man that got out of the friendzone

[@Lofi.z34]

+Choji2011 Friendzone is only a psychological barrier.

[@TimothyMoore]

+Si Tang #HotPocketAccess

[@covid-kw9fb]

i had that doubt too

[@nevets3044]

So give them the damm tickets. Why warn over and they know it’s a law so more warnings.. cops are at fault also. Tickets for a reason

[@canadianintrovert8655]

nev ets I was thinking the same thing. Break the bylaw you get a ticket

[@burtburt2263]

It's probably because running a business isn't against the law...Especially when they pay their taxes. Funny we never hear of this problem at a strip club...

[@Armor23OnPatrol]

The bylaw is just recently introduced at that time period so they prefer educating them or warning them until the law becomes in full effective. Also do you really want to deal with an accident and ticket 7 tow truck drivers at the same time? Some already fled when the cops showed up.

[@markbedway1787]

Armor23OnPatrol Nice try, all tow truck company’s and drivers were told about the law weeks before it was going to be enforced

[@jeffkleyn9648]

@@Armor23OnPatrol I'm not sure how they do it in Canada but I live in Florida tow truck driver and they have us on a rotation system which the police control if there is an accident and they assessed the vehicle cannot be moved safely or driven then they call whoever is next in line that has already been certified by either the local police are handling it or the state police and by certified I mean everybody's IDs been ran that runs with them all the trucks of inspected to make sure they are safe proper impound yard must be established and all fees our uniform set buy them the state police or the County Police that's how you stop that crap real quick

[@kushdaddy4639]

Lol Brian would get dropped on his head talking to me like that then I would take my vehicle 8:33

[@semelidrodriguez1715]

Good to know thanks for this info

[@ndoukouman]

This is why we have AAA . We don’t get stuck nowhere...

[@planetearth9352]

The next videoes on autoplay for me is "The $445 SCAM at Mcdonald's-How AAA Breakthrough Towing is Cheating People of Their Cars and Money"

[@JohnDoe-zq1ho]

Planet Earth That’s a different company. AAA (just AAA, nothing else) is a subscription service that truly is useful to have. Locked car, dead battery, flat tire, anything. AAA is actually worth the yearly payment compared to what you’d pay for any of this otherwise.

[@hgr4255]

@@JohnDoe-zq1ho Look for the AAA shield, or in the case of my employer for many years, the ACSC, Auto Club of Southern California with the AAA shield. We're trained, professional, and are held to a higher standard.

[@MiggyCR]

Canada doesn't have AAA

[@hgr4255]

@@MiggyCR I thought they had CAA or something similar. Maybe not.