This method, although complex, avoids ALL of the electronic anti-theft devices that might otherwise damage wheels and transmissions and possibly cost the towing company if found at fault.
@raterus2 жыл бұрын
GToger's channel has tow trucks from Dallas, TX that wheel lift the cars and they're gone in 30 seconds. Driver doesn't even need to get out.
@ladyofthecreek2792 жыл бұрын
It's amazing!
@JohnCooper-gm6mn2 жыл бұрын
It's a sweet channel, love watching it. As for this set up, it's a very typical rig for the UK.
@HM2SGT2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. A shame, the dearth of content lately but…🤷♂️ Sure the other guy is gone quicker, but two minutes for this one ain’t too shabby
@JB-ki9ql2 жыл бұрын
I beg to differ my friend we hear at PICK UP GO tow trucks in North Texas can remove a sedan or hatch in under 20 seconds flat.
@Batman-nf4nn2 жыл бұрын
The critics of this method/machine do not get it ! , please use your brain (if you have one) before writing. This ones are for tight streets and parallel parking !!! , try using any regular towing system !! On those...
@reinaldoaponte48722 жыл бұрын
This system is very popular in Paris and very efficient in small streets.
@jazzandbluesculturalherita25472 жыл бұрын
Never have I seen a tow truck like this one!
@tilerman Жыл бұрын
Come to London and you will see 20 tow trucks like this before you see a single Police car. And that's a fact. Parking control in London makes BIG money.
@vizzini25102 жыл бұрын
I like seeing how tow truck designs vary around the world. No truck is best for every situation, but each has its strengths and weaknesses. Some common taters seem to be fond of the trucks used in GTOger vids, but those require wider streets than are found in many parts of the world. They would be virtually useless in most of Europe.
@robertphillips62962 жыл бұрын
Tow Trucker can tow two vehicles at once with the Flatbed Truck.
@mid.west22 жыл бұрын
I love how an alarm goes off when the car is picked up. It's like, yeah, the alarm isn't stopping the towing company from moving your car.
@keywestjj2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully directly to the crusher - gone in 60 seconds.
@martywatts72742 жыл бұрын
I think car alarms are moronic
@expatmoose Жыл бұрын
Of course everyone came rushing to see if it was being stolen too 🤔🤔🤔
@Matteo-ks6fn3 жыл бұрын
Beg you pardon, lad... i have to forcibly remove your car... Don't you worry, mate... won't scratch paint.
@jack2e3 жыл бұрын
Interesting way to tow a vehicle but way too much hassle. In NY they just lower the boom, hook the tires and Gone In Thirty Seconds...
@basukisugito89293 жыл бұрын
If 4wd?
@jamessez58263 жыл бұрын
Might because of a lot of our cars are parallel parked, when bumper to bumper not sure if the boom method would work. But I too thought the boom makes more sense for most occasions
@robertfrate97382 жыл бұрын
Hi, exactly same in Philadelphia, hook it and go!
@jonathand36132 жыл бұрын
@@basukisugito8929 there's a lever on the transmission that you can easily flip that'll unlock the front drive.
@rogerbarrett99203 жыл бұрын
We do this in the UK as absolutely no chance of damaging the car towing with 2 wheels on the ground, the tow firm would get sued otherwise. Maybe in the US they don't care if they wreck someone's transmission or whatever.
@spongebobsquarepants37703 жыл бұрын
in America they have flatbed tow trucks, like this one, that they can tow cars on, so it’s not that big of a deal
@rogerbarrett99203 жыл бұрын
@@spongebobsquarepants3770 - Yeah - agree, it's the safer way, especially with all the electric vehicles becoming much more common - I would think that many of them would be need to be lifted onto a flatbed to avoid any damage.
@KnightTemplar10003 жыл бұрын
Solution: Don't park illegally.
@davidkastin42403 жыл бұрын
I live in the US and I agree they don't care if they damage the transmission. I saw it happen to my neighbors car.
@spongebobsquarepants37703 жыл бұрын
they also have what’s called a Tow Dolly, so when a regular tow truck tows a car they could put it on the Tow Dolly that way it’s totally off the ground
@sly8balllastname2342 жыл бұрын
would have loved to see reaction of owner of vehicle....
@tunde8182 жыл бұрын
No worse feeling that coming out and your car is gone, just gone.
@MetalFan10101 Жыл бұрын
There is a worse feeling. Finding that somebody has illegally parked in your space...
@danc11972 жыл бұрын
Pretty sneaky tow. Said absolutely nobody.
@vanyvee86212 жыл бұрын
If there was an open drink in that car, that interior is ruined
@jenniferpoland88862 жыл бұрын
I like how people think they can do whatever they want, while driving a car. Good for the tow truck driver.
@garryferrington8113 жыл бұрын
Interesting and pretty quick. Takes a bit of skill lowering the vehicle.
@622wesc3 жыл бұрын
Quick? Really? Here in the US they would have towed 4 cars in that amount of time.
@xxn0cturn3xx Жыл бұрын
@@622wesc really? lets see how US Tow trucks do against 4 wheels parking brake, this truck was design for this
@ottopartz13 жыл бұрын
This method seems so much more complex and risky compared to the other methods. What's the advantage of this except for moving AWD vehicles? Although the roller dollies for a flatbed really negate the difficulty for towing an AWD.
@fangthewarrior3 жыл бұрын
I'd imagine something to do with how tight streets can be. A truck with a flatbed or hitch would take up more of the roadside and more time having to line up. Time is usually of the essence since they do block a lot of roadway in any case. Just a guess 🤔
@ivydickson75962 жыл бұрын
I watch US towtrucker, the streets in UK were designed for horse and carry.
@coolpaul692 жыл бұрын
We use one where it is easier than setting up a side winch. Used correctly there is little chance of damage to the vehicle. No farting around with slipperies and snatch blocks. We do use Streetlifters for removing abandoned vehicles, also when highways want a road cleared for resurfacing or works. Sometimes we use them for teslas if they refuse to go into towing mode if requested. Yes, we do also use dollies and slipperies as well but each job is assessed and the best option used. There is the other point that using one to remove an obstructing vehicle creates more of a spectacle (excuse the pun) and sends the message out that your car will be moved however you try to outsmart the system. Lol
@gop4usa122 жыл бұрын
By lifting the car straight off the ground, the transmission can stay in park and parking brake remain set. No dragging the tires.
@bmp20462 жыл бұрын
I bet the owner phoned the police ‘my car is stolen’...😂
@philcrase74253 жыл бұрын
Wow! Neat set up!
@johnhooper48653 жыл бұрын
In Dallis 38 seconds..car is gone
@rogerbarrett99203 жыл бұрын
john hooper - Sounds like a Nicholas Cage film 😃
@dave_in_florida2 жыл бұрын
No GTO he's the boss!
@johnjkizer63992 жыл бұрын
Wish they did this out in California for all the people who take advantage of handicapped parking, obviously I’m disabled so it really gets to me, especially when they say I’m only gonna be a second.
@bunsonhoneydew90992 жыл бұрын
Seems like more can go wrong instead of just dragging it on to a flatbed.
@richard6440 Жыл бұрын
The parking looks ok . Maybe a bit more info on ' why ' it was illegal?
@lifeinlondon80 Жыл бұрын
The vehicle was parked in the suspended bay, where parking was prohibited
@keith5362 жыл бұрын
Same people that leave their carts out in the parking lot.
@arcaneminded2 жыл бұрын
That is so disgustingly uncontrolled. Try doing the exact same thing on a construction site and you'll be shut down instantly.
@thomasshepard60302 жыл бұрын
he bashed the body when he put the back offside clamp on
@busterland18052 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the boom configuration used to deliver sheetrock and such.
@stevethegrumpyoldman9382 жыл бұрын
Pretty Swift. Different way to do it but very Effective.
@scopex27492 жыл бұрын
The yanks have these tow trucks they can hook up and tow a car in under a minute!!
@lukask74458 ай бұрын
What is responsibility of towing company in your countries? Does the illegal driver take some or all risk of damage during clearing the road from his obstacle?
@dmoney6682 жыл бұрын
I love the mates! Respect from. America
@eddiemanuel3946 Жыл бұрын
1. Why don't we have equipment like this in the states? 2. Do you need to be certified to use this type of equipment? 3. Did you ever cause damage? 4. What about tight spots like one car in the front and one car in the back the middle one would be tight? 5. Do you need a hydraulic license to operate this equipment?
@lifeinlondon80 Жыл бұрын
99% it's safe
@superblasto8547 Жыл бұрын
Somebody stole my car!
@jonathand36132 жыл бұрын
Seems like alot of unnecessary work
@lifeinlondon802 жыл бұрын
Its a safety of the car
@patrickcallahan15392 жыл бұрын
Love the entitled being towed
@barney68882 жыл бұрын
Once I saw it was a Mercedes, I rejoiced. I think all BMWs should be towed, legally parked or not. If the owner complains, crush the car.
@festusenabulele3572 жыл бұрын
I guess you once owned BMW 🤣
@barney68882 жыл бұрын
@@festusenabulele357 what a very illogical comment. Weak, silly and.. BRRRRRRZZZZZ Oh! the buzzer went. I win. No further comments will be tolerated at this time.
@clivemitchell43162 жыл бұрын
@@barney6888 your comment is illogical too. Before you ask, no I don't own or drive a mercedes or bmw.
@tia_smrdi2 жыл бұрын
Kid stop trying to act like an adult like its cringe
@barney68882 жыл бұрын
@@tia_smrdi someone has fat legs
@ting22222 жыл бұрын
Don’t know why it’s illegal. Looks like a marked parking spot.
@lifeinlondon802 жыл бұрын
The vehicle parked in the suspended marked Areas, and it could be for anything, traffic flow or designated vehicle. Before the suspension is active, they give 3 to 5 days of notice.
@criminalbrewing55092 жыл бұрын
I’m buying this truck… I’m buying two of these.
@lifeinlondon802 жыл бұрын
Its just aprox £1,30,000.00
@frostybandit12 жыл бұрын
The classic more money than brains benz owner
@barrenriveradultdaycare68792 жыл бұрын
Was the white car towed too? It was next to the blue car, so it was also parked illegally
@lifeinlondon802 жыл бұрын
Yes, the white car was removed as well
@kinsley77773 жыл бұрын
London Tow Trucks are so clever 👍🏻
@paulgabolinscy25022 жыл бұрын
They’re thieving bastards actually 🇬🇧
@stacynels42 жыл бұрын
Slow Not Clever....
@kinsley77772 жыл бұрын
@@paulgabolinscy2502 I'm sorry, Paul ... It's actually a pretty impressive rig, tho' based on US TowTrucker ...
@MrTerry05052 жыл бұрын
Not the car screaming in protest...
@renafielding945 Жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@bobbymartino99742 жыл бұрын
Nice idea 👌
@blackdaan Жыл бұрын
almost broke the bumber off
@Wildcard71 Жыл бұрын
Viewers can't read the signs. Explanation needed.
@robertfarrell67222 жыл бұрын
I wish we had trucks like that, for every lazy-ass BMW driver, who parks in the handicapped spots at the mall, just to save a few steps!
@olivierdivay11492 жыл бұрын
Tow truck or steal truck?
@SwankeyMonkey2 жыл бұрын
At the venue I worked security at, if someone thought they'd just leave their vehicle behind overnight in a marked NO PARKING OVERNIGHT parking lot, the next morning the venue maintenance guy would just effortlessly use the Pettibone forklift and pick up the vehicle (exhaust & undercarriage be damned) and drop it off premises on a far sidestreet.
@muhammadawisabdshahadan11173 жыл бұрын
Lagi senang buat kerja ginih angkat terus Naik atas Lori gayezzzz... perghhhhhhhh,best nih...next
@criminalbrewing55092 жыл бұрын
Some people just can’t be allowed to have a car… ever.
@sachsgs25092 жыл бұрын
You can't park anywhere anymore. Just don't drive people don't go anywhere stay home🤣
@geoffreylee5199 Жыл бұрын
The North American autoloader is faster.
@expatmoose Жыл бұрын
Only watched to see if he dropped it 🤣🤣🤣
@wnomi Жыл бұрын
Never happened
@dannya85472 жыл бұрын
Owner probably called the cops. Someone stole my car.
@lifeinlondon802 жыл бұрын
If the owner called Police, they would let the Driver know what happened to his car.
@johnjason51382 жыл бұрын
That is amazing
@shaikhimtaynan13193 жыл бұрын
Happy new year
@millicentsquirrelhole5822 жыл бұрын
And for a few extra quid...the lift driver dude could...twirl...that hoopty aroun' like a...loopty loop.....!
@twilightsparkle83052 жыл бұрын
the cars like WTFF?!!
@alfonsorosasanchez56583 жыл бұрын
No tenéis ni idea con mi grúa me llevo ese coche en 30 segundos
@wlsnpndrvs85932 жыл бұрын
I believe it should be called removal truck.
@lifeinlondon802 жыл бұрын
It is also called Removal Truck
@gop4usa122 жыл бұрын
The car appears to be crying out to mommie
@MyTROLLEYBUS2 жыл бұрын
Bet the guy rejoices in the power he has - respect at last eh? Well maybe not.
@barriedouglas72722 жыл бұрын
That's just Brilliant.
@merovingian6882 жыл бұрын
A giant magnet would be faster.
@Batman-nf4nn2 жыл бұрын
The critics of this method/machine do not get it ! , please use your brain (if you have one) before writing. This ones are for tight streets and parallel parking !!! , try using any regular towing system !! On those...
@havok90012 жыл бұрын
now that one way to play keep away from the owner if they have bills on that car that they owe & if they in the car how they drive away that high up cuz they rip the straps & fall to the ground damage the car & put u in the hospital
@willdavids70752 жыл бұрын
Never seen it done like that before but it worked lol.
@joeishere5003 жыл бұрын
HOOK N BOOK
@merovingian6882 жыл бұрын
That’s hijacking a car. SMH.
@georgebarnes81632 жыл бұрын
Lift truck not tow truck.
@warthogA102 жыл бұрын
Too bad there wasn't something quicker, along the same lines, you could go around random streets a d switch cars around all over the place, then stick around to record all the owners reactions
@clintonfreed4122 жыл бұрын
Haha, yes
@jimcrawford50392 жыл бұрын
You mean Hammersmith?
@ricpitt12 жыл бұрын
Dozens of Metropolitan Police officers and special constables have disciplined for using their black warrant cards for blagging free train travel or trying to get access to bars and clubs while drunk. In total, 58 complaints of officers misusing their warrant cards have been made between February 2013 and January 2015 according to documents released under the Freedom of Information Act. According to the disclosure log, the Metropolitan Police has investigated staff for misusing their warrant cards to get free travel on trains, gain access to pubs and nightclubs while drunk and even attend football matches, claiming to be working under cover. Of the 58 complaints during the period under question, 13 officers either retired or resigned from the force following the investigations.
@joejordan12593 жыл бұрын
Dangerous job
@jettrink75102 жыл бұрын
hey man stay away from brand new used car !
@dantee3232 жыл бұрын
How’s it illegal? They’re in a parking spot, right?
@Andreschannel_SA2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Looks like it is just being done because they can. It looks like the car is parked in a parking bay.
@mickkirton79432 жыл бұрын
If you look across the bed of the truck (1.00 -1.30) you can see a sign "Parking restrictions apply". It means its probably a controlled parking area for either residential permit holders or its a pay and display. You can also see a penalty charge notice under his wiper arm. Consider yourself very lucky if you find a FREE (of charge) parking space in London !
@robschannel45122 жыл бұрын
That's cool.
@thegamer46462 ай бұрын
Absolute thoefs
@mt-nv4jd3 жыл бұрын
that's cool.
@edwardboscaino4382 жыл бұрын
An expensive sophisticated machine doing the work that the most basic tow truck can do so much faster.
@lifeinlondon802 жыл бұрын
The reason behind using this expensive machine is to minimise the risk of damage to the vehicle.
@benloss23302 жыл бұрын
Have you seen how small some of the streets are in Europe or London, a regular tow truck like to use in the United States would not be able to tow most of the vehicles on those streets. It would take them too long
@walldogger12 жыл бұрын
It ain't but common sense, smaller roads,less room, you do what it takes.
@Batman-nf4nn2 жыл бұрын
The critics of this method/machine do not get it ! , please use your brain (if you have one) before writing. This ones are for tight streets and parallel parking !!! , try using any regular towing system !! On those...
@jonathand36132 жыл бұрын
@@Batman-nf4nn Nobody cares Bruce!
@carlostabares1062 жыл бұрын
That takes too long
@lifeinlondon802 жыл бұрын
It's because safety is the priority.
@earlmorton62652 жыл бұрын
😊
@Otaku1552 жыл бұрын
Now this is how we should be dealing with college students lol