Working Quick To Get A Repo From A POE With Security Guard's - 08/24/2014
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2014
- 14 videos so far in the month of August uploaded for you guys. I told you I had a serious backlog of footage to get to and I am spending every free moment I have trying to get as much of it online before the truck is done.
In this episode I am showing a typical repossession on one of our more common vehicles (Chevy Tahoe) that is parked in a secured POE parking lot. For those of you who are new to the channel that stands for Place Of Employment.
I try to avoid picking up vehicles while debtor's are at work because it can cause more harm than good so we use this as a last resort. If they are keeping the vehicle locked in a closed garage or we simply do not have a good address then this ends up being our only option.
So my advice to anyone that may find themselves in a similar situation is communicate with your lender and keep them informed at all times so you don't have to come out of work and find what this guy found... NOTHING but an empty parking spot.
Once I am back behind the wheel f the Repo Ninja I will be back to 24/7 catch up on all the repossession work I have so enjoy the flood of videos while it lasts.
You’re so quick with the lock out it was insane. Literally took you less then 10 seconds to unlock. That’s some serious skills man. Props
Joshua Bowser yea I can do some literally how he just did... but I’ve gotten my ass kicked before too lol
That's why he is in prison now.
Yea i would have a serious problem with someone getting into my car like that.we were working in crystal city va And we used to be up on the 13 th floor and you could see the repo men using slim jims to get into cars stay safe people.
@@911S Lol so judgemental... U
It has nothing to do with why I went to prison. That is like saying you can't read cause you're so blinded by stupidity
@@RepoNut why did you go to prison if you don't mind
I got repo'd a few years back. It was a really dark time in my life where I was just not handing business the right way. I was extremely reckless and irresponsible. Honestly, I'd thank the gentleman that came to my house to take the car, if I could. I didn't argue with the guy. I knew exactly what was happening. I handed over my keys and asked if I could take my pack of cigarettes out of the car. He allowed me to. I got my shit together and in a few days paid what was owed in back payments. Got the car back. Fast forward, I now own the car and never again missed a payment. On anything. My credit has gone up significantly. I've also quit smoking and drinking. will be 5 months soon.
I'm saying this less to stroke my own ego and more to help any of you out that think what you're dealt is as good as it gets. It's not. You can do better... a lot better.
Thank you for your uplifting comment ☺
Good for you brother keep it up!!!
Good on you sir.
Because of God's provision and your class, honesty, dignity, and self respect you're gonna pull through just fine!
Keep grinding, friend
Miss this old content. Hope one day you can get back into it and bring us more videos like these classics. The crap thats on youtube these days is either full of language or drama.
I did repo for a very short time about 35 years ago. Old (even then) E H Holmes on a new F350, none of the quick hook-up equipment. There were some real unhappy people and we frequently had a deputy sheriff on hand. That was not a job I would choose to do again.
I appreciate how professional and calm you are
I've been working security for 20+ years. I've never felt the need to grief someone for doing their job. Repo men, and Process servers are doing a job. If someone can't afford their vehicle, then they need to be grown ups and give it up.
Even under those circumstances that doesn't give them the right to be super hostile, the repoman is just doing his job and has no control over the finance company.
Hey kid, you think you know what you are talking about, but you don't. If the debtor enters into this type of agreement, then he should know that he can lose it if the business go's bankrupt. Not the finance comp. fault. The debtor made a bad decision. Grow up and get an education.
+teller of truth Too fucking bad, deadbeat. Either pay back the loan or deal with the consequences.
neodecker Good on ya brother. I have also worked security and feel the same way. Sure we have employers that make us trespass other professionals but there are tactful ways to go about it and not lose our jobs or jepardize the security of the property we have been tasked to protect.
A lot of places do not allow for repos to be on their property. I have worked for 3 different security companies at 3 different locations and they all said no repos are to be done on their property at all.
Who got here from watching the cars get towed in the alley lot near Dallas lol
Yep. Those are pretty funny videos, and they've been making them for years.
lol That's pretty funny. Those are good videos
Same lol
lol, yep
Dude jumped off the balcony lol
Love how he takes his and puts everything in its right place such a professional 👍🏽
Dudes making payments on a 14 yr old hoopty 😂
Kinda Sad....But not if he's an illegal aasshat shit bag
Yeah that's what blew my mind..
Probably one of those pay by week dealerships with no credit checks, usually at absurdly high APR.
@@RainbowManification 200% once you figure in the overpriced POS .
We all cant afford to get a new vehicle each year I would never have payments for a car I buy off private sector people sell cars all the time
Best way to avoid a repo is to pay your car note.
Or pay upfront with cash
David KE8FZG , On that case ,junk the dammn thing
David KE8FZG what if your payments arrives late,becuase your god damn dad though it was a good idea to get a finance from a bank that on the other side of the country?
Not really an excuse
I mean from what I’ve collected on these videos is you have to go like 6 months without paying to be repoed
cody1212143 not an excuse at all. You still have to deal with the issue like we all would.
I never realized how easy it is to pop open a locked car door on older cars lol.
+bobrusable If you know what you are doing, any vehicle is that easy.
+bobrusable wait was their no wheel lock?
Well you know what they say..... locks only keep out honest folk (no offense meant Matt) :-)
kab2808 Yeah and a thief can always just smash a window...
Locks are very easy to get into no matter what lock you have ;)
My mom has a Yukon XL of this generation. She locked the keys in it at a store and it took me two hours to break into it. I ended up buying a tomato cage and cutting a rod off it and using that to flip the manual switch, while using a thick piece of loose mulch to hold the door frame open.
These were apparently a hot target for thieves, so GM redesigned this generation with overboard anti-theft. When you lock it, it disables the electric buttons if the seat weight sensors don't detect anything, and the door and window frames are redesigned to resist slimjims. I tore up the seals and scratched the piss out of the paint inside the door. It was past closing time for locksmiths around and we couldn't afford them anyway. Store mechanics tried to help break into it until their shifts ended.
The fact that you got into it so quickly is impressive.
I got shot at in Chicago doing repos, it was the most alive I've ever felt
Got shot at I’m Harlem doing repos... it wasn’t pleasant..
Heart pounding watching this, it's like a GTA mission
Only difference is, it's real 😂😂😂😂
My husband and I love your videos. He's a towing and repo driver here in NY. Keep up the good videos. Stay safe
Perfect repo. I was a repo man many years ago and it is a tough job. Hats off to this man.
Always a good view, Mr Nut. The way you do it adds a professional touch to be this vocation: PC mounted in the cab, multiple video cams, and every piece of equipment shiny and clean. The way the others react adds all the drama and laughs.
They need an app for repo guys that let's normal people spot their repos for a small fee :)
Mountingoat no he’s saying like you have an app on your phone that tells you what cars need to be repoed and if you see one you can tell the repo company and get a commission
You gonna pay the insurance and fines and damages? Lol..
@@hunterlong1820 would be cool IF people were not dumbasses and made bogus claims or sightings
@@aandyherr817 that’s with anything though lol
Love the way your brain is always working and thinking ahead....excellent video!
j.c. m The voices... turn off the voices!!! They never go away. Always telling me what to do next and if that fails then they have a back up plan and another and another... make them stop!!! ;-)
That's how you steal a car
I like your style, planning and efficiency. Good work.
This channel is way better than those fake repo shows like on TruTv.
It amazes my how many old POS vehicles people have financed.
yodabolt What amazes me more is people unable to pay off the loan on said POS vehicles.
+yodabolt dude its got a chrome gas cap... CHROME!
+GANTZ100pts Did you see the front tires on that thing? Bald AF!
Problem is these old ass pos vehicles break down with severe issues shortly after loan agreement and purchase and they ain't paying say 4k to fix a vehicle that ain't worth that much
The reason is because the vehicle gets refinanced several times. A good friend of mine has to pay off $30,000 on a car worth about $10,000 in fact she is currently hiding the car right now because she is worried the repo process is about to start.
"This place gives us grief every time we come to report" How are so many people at one place getting repos
My guess...Many predatory lenders in a low income area & this is one of a few employers in the area
poor pay! cars are too dam expensive.
@@ricktimmons458 Now you say that, but I picked up my current car for £350
It’s probably a collection agency office!
@@kevinsentell8897 1000%
I didn't know you could turn the wheel like that without having the key.
He must have had a key.
Good job man. When I was younger I was replying with a extended 95F 3 50. 7.3. With a dynamic loader. Everything you said is true!
You can do 10 to 15 different ways. And when it goes downhill it goes definitely downhill or you lose it. Very good video I know it’s eight years old. But I’m having a few beers in 100% agree with you😂🤷🏻♂️ Thank you for the video and I think repossession is going to kick off again pretty soon. I’m thinking about buying a truck. Have a good day man
Damn son!, this was more intense than the new avengers movie!
LMAOOOO 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
i probably need professional help. i don't do repo work. i don't work as a loan officer. i never had anything repoed. yet, i find these videos a helluva lot more interesting than 99% of the crap on Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix combined.
It’s reality TV. but really real
Ditto
Check out Patty Mayo's channel. He's a bounty hunter and his shows are addicting as shit.
Good job. I did repo work, as well as skip tracing. Love to see your skip tracing team hunt down "credit criminals " you deal with
I know this is an old video, but I've watched quite a bit of yours. One thing I admire about yours over many other tow drivers is your absolute dedication to safety - always strapping in, taking the time to do it right. That said - sure looks like your not wearing your seat belt in the end of the video....
Great video. I've owned a recovery company for over 20 years and although it didn't show in the video, always make sure that you check the VIN number before you hook the vehicle. Don't ever trust the license number, even if it is on a vehicle that looks to be the same model. Like my business card says, " We put bad debtor's back on their feet."
loll lol lol.. getting them at the grocery store was my favorite...for those who flunked the attitude test.
@@codyor4483 yep, attitude means everything. I have even given the nice ones a ride home. I had one once who was a skip. Finally tricked him with the old phone company lineman trick, found out his current address. The next day followed him to the laundry mat, let him unload 16 bags of clothes, then snatched it. Fun times.
@@thomasrocker7408 lol grocery store was my fav.... watch them come out with a cart load of groceries and no where to put them..most people weren't flakes, and just fell on hard times, so sad. But the ones with the attitude...
Great video. I agree I would have popped tranny into neutral and gotten off the X to a safe area. Nonetheless the steps you chose to make were flawless and professional. Great job from a fellow recovery agency.
Thank you for the work you do. Can't imagine how childish some of the things you see are. People, if you are having a car repossessed, don't mess with the man who's job it is to do it. Just be respectful as you should with anyone.
Excellent video! Good editing and recording of everything going on! With skills like the ones in this video you might have a reality show one day! Thanks for video!
I watched this like a movie on the verge of screaming, "get out!" This was intense. Glad he got out of there before security showed.
I'm an educated guy. Businessman (not that it matters) and I must say that I'd need quite a bit of training to learn the ropes of how this gentleman did all that he did to tow this vehicle. I doubt I'd be able to "get it" in one take. Very impressive. I like the calmness he exhibits throughout the job while narrating the whole time. I found myself rooting for him and hoped that security wouldn't come out to cause problems. Great job!!
Hey Steve Douglas! I'm even more educated... I teach sociology at a local college. Mr Repo is a glaring example of the Peter Principle. He's risen to the level of his incompetence. He's good at what he does and can actually do no better. He'll be a good little repo man until he dies - or some debtor kills him! The unwritten law of the jungle.
Steve Douglas you sound like a dumb person using big words to sound smart
I'm the most educated but I forgot what I was about to say...
Yeah, I had to peek at the comments before the video ended. I just knew he was going to get stopped
justice Robert's has declared sociology gobblyegook
Glad these are still up on the internet. Always interesting content!
There are armchair experts in every field. I dove trucks for 42 years. It amazed me how many 2 year drivers were such absolute experts about every aspect of driving commercially. I did my best smile and wave exit. I was usually not the only "old guy" who left supertrucker to regale the ones who still had to eat with their exploits of skill ( never dumb luck) and how much they knew aboutn other people's lack of perfection.
why is every repo you do an old piece of shit? who finances a 15 year old yukon
buy here pay here places where no credits required
AKA scumbag loaners.
Many, many people don't have the money for a newer vehicle or to pay a lump sum for one.
Title loan companies....
if I was a repo Man, I would also be a Finance company, just sayin'
"Backed in with the wheels turned hard" I own all my vehicles.. and i back in and just leave the wheels cranked if i backed in from an angle... lol
Lol the suspense kills me. I'm like hurry bro hurry. Wha what are you doing?#?! Go go they coming lol great now alarm going off. But dam you had it all planned and under control great video
SAME HERE 😂😂. IM SITTIN HERE ON THE TOILET STRESSED TF OUT FOR HIM LOL
I honestly thought that you would have had contact. Lol. I was yelling at you to hurry up. Glad you got it done
Has anyone tried to jump in the towtruck as your hooking the car? or is it locked as your during your work
That's a quiet engine in your truck, smart...
Branden Hylton Oddly it seems repo people have priorities that oppose each other. You need stealth for least probability of troublesome confrontations, power for heavy loads, which are probably more likely to be from those who would put you on high alert if they come out.
yeah a muffled 4 cylinder will pull 18,000 pounds
Put saw dust to quiet the engine works for me
I have been doing repos for 19 years and that one went perfect and he had his plan in place
How often do the repos get contentious ?
He was way to slow
Nice job. Difference between repo and emergency road service. I’d never use a long bar through the drivers side.
Great job man.... Respect. People like you deserve more credit.... I hope the job is paying well
That door wedge-hook technique was very quick. Pro At Work.
I was amazed how easy he made it look
They'd do it even quicker here in the Bronx... plus, if ya got anything to say, they'll give ya a bullet between the eyes!
When you have the proper tools it doesn’t take long
Alex H how did the steering wheel turn without a key? If he had a key why did he not just open the door with the key?
@@ketotrucker3528 not all steering columns lock.
Nice work man. Fast, and respectful
You know another “tell tail sign” of a delinquent car owner trying to avoid a repo? When they park sideways in their driveway right next to the garage door or house. ...YO!
This is why I only buy what I can afford, cash only! 😅
When ever you ready to purchase property in California, let me know.
ACT1O1 you’ll be waiting a long time
it is ok to buy something with a loan. But you also need to be smart.
1) Dont buy something unless if you lose your job or have other financial problems, you can pay your bills for up to 3 months in advance. That way you have time to at least get some finances together to keep things going.
For me, I got a cheap vehicle first, then a year later I had to buy a new vehicle for my new place of living/job, so I bought a nicer but still low cost vehicle and I worked overtime so that I was able to pay off a quarter of the vehicle with the sale of the old one, and pay off the rest in only 5 months. Now I have reduced my work hours from 70 to 50 (so I can save money and still have a decent life.
But I am changing to a position that pays 20% more than now. A nice jump. My credit card will be completely clean next month with a 6500 credit limit across 2 cards. Meaning I could survive for at least 6 months if needed for rent and bills alone.
I will keep saving money and next year I plan to buy an even nicer vehicle. Selling my current one will allow me to pay around 25% of the new vehicle again. And with my higher pay I will again work hard to keep ahead of the game so I can pay it off in less than a year. (Not working 70 hours anymore lol just 50 hours will do well for the bills)
By the way, if you stay ahead of payments by a few months, then if you have a good bank, especially a credit union, they will let you defer payments without penalty for at least 1-3 months depending on various factors. So it is great to do that, at the very least early on in case something happens later.
Also, if it is a big loan that you think you might take more than 9 months to pay off, dont be afraid to ask to refinance it once you have paid off half. Again, a good bank/credit union will work with you to lower payments, and you still keep a high pay back monthly, but this will help you in case you have problems later. You may want to work really hard for 3 months, pay a ton down on it, refinance, and then relax, working less from then on knowing you are financially secure by keeping your debt payments low.
So to recap
1) Find a credit union, or if necessary, bank that will give you a high credit limit, and work on your credit score per their guidance to keep increasing that. Good for emergency, and cash advances are still lower interest than from any other lending agency, and normal credit charge interest is even far lower. Usually under 15% if you have decent credit. This will help keep you above water in emergencies.
2) Keep cash on hand however you can, enough for 1 months rent on top of your current month, so you have time to breath before even backing up to the card. Learn to sacrifice when you can and dont think bad luck will never happen to you.
3) Refinance when possible and keep debt low, and keep ahead of the payments however you can, even if that means an intense month or more of work, so that you have even more breathing room when needed
It is nice to only buy things with cash, but not everybody is that lucky and waiting many years isnt practical and buying a clunker in the mean time can mess with your sanity. I know that I felt so much better when I was able to get the vehicle that allowed me to handle the higher speeds and hills on top of that, with more confidence and safety and just made riding a joy which helped relieve stress of work. Now I have that joy but less work and it will pay off in the future when I want the next better vehicle.
California is a dog shit place to live.
True and there is a joy in having money to fix your own stuff. I feel bad for anyone who is paying monthly payments and also having to make repairs on something they don't own
oh Boy, my heart is pumping real fast, I can't imagine the heart rates of this guy!
It is one hell of a rush..I repo with a buddy once n while....it is fun and scary at the same time..
I repo daily and i can say my heart rate is normally calm and normal depending where im at i would normally ask for the keys
Thank you for explaining why you think the way you do. I prefer my wheels spinning in the same direction.
I could watch you work all day long
I wanna see REPO WARS... After Tax Season Edition🤷🏽♂️😂😂😂
You Repo guys perform an invaluable service and I commend all of you in that profession.
Love the video. Super fast on opening the door! Im about to goto repo and it was helpful but i gotta say id be a lot quicker in a rollback with a winch😁
I like the way you secure the slack on your hanstraps.. Long time driver, never thought of your way.. Be Good..
Thank you for towing vehicles correctly such that drive train components don't get damaged.
Well, the client wants the car undamaged, that's the whole point of a repo.
Thats professionally done right there... Good Job man
NO He is average at best.
Great work. I would lift the front, pop it in neutral from the bottom, and roll out to safety where you can hook it up properly. Of course it is easy to think when I watch someone else doing it. I am not sure if I could do better under the circumstances. Bravo.
Best repo video I've seen in a while not dragging a car in gear is a good call.
Excellent job. You are awesome.
Y didn't u pop the transmission in Neutral under where the shift cable is
It would be fun to have somebody there with a camera when the guy comes out just to see the expression on his face. Good job dude I can tell that your heart is beating fast
Nice seeing your gear in action . Stay safe!
I wish I had black go jacks, lol ours are pink.... I don't know why.
I guess I wish I had a lot of what you have lol. Just some mounts for the go jacks would be nice, I have to throw the dollys, bars and go jacks in the back of the truck then dig them all out over the edge of the truck every time I use them.
Derek Schwartz probably pink so they won’t get stolen or “borrowed”. A lot of guys are weird about using pink tools
Love your videos Repo man !
I was a repoman for 3 years loved it . I hope I. An get back on again
I get it you do what works best constantly evaluating the situation
great videos... question. on this GMC... you were able to turn the wheel after popping the door. did the column lock not engage yet? seems like it shouldnt have turned that far. thanks
You probably won't get an answer from Matt/reponut for a while as he's currently incarcerated
I'm thinking staged I had a truck like that unless its broken you cant turn the wheel without the keys
Certain years and models like this one the steering don’t lock at all. I have an 04 Tahoe and it don’t.
If the company gives you grief EVERY time you go there...that says a lot about the company, like maybe they need to pay their employees.
Had a repo 4 years ago. Wife had passed and insurance was dragging feet. Handed over the keys at my work. Friend of mine called that night and wanted to know if I was ok,,driving like a maniac and such. Using phone app tracked car and we were able to get on video tow driver doing donuts and snatch starts,,reving in neutral and snatching into drive. My friend and I approached them,,a small group of tow drivers staging cars in a closed Kmart parking lot, and were able to record them doing with multiple cars having a grand time. Long story short court ruled tow company had to pay 1200 tome for new tires and pay balance of what was owed around 4900. My oldest son really appreciates the tow companies generosity paying off the wife’s e350 Mercedes so he could keep it.
The best tow I have seen yet was a tow truck repo by another tow truck..good stuff there.
Matt the fights in your comment section are entertaining too. I love reading the ones telling you how to do your job. I'll bet you have a lot more years on the job. And like one person said "Matt would not be in business as a owner operator if he was not doing a good job."
On a personal note hang in there with The wife. She is very lucky to have a strong husband and your just as lucky to have her. Your fans are thinking about you two and saying a prayer every night.
Stay safe and stay strong. I wish I could help you more.
peglegvlogs The comment section really does make me laugh a lot. I get a different point of view by reading them. The fights between viewers are interesting to say the least. It's amazing how down right ruthless we will get with our words as a society when we sit behind the anonymity and privacy of a computer screen. Threatening to kill each other over an opinion. REALLY PEOPLE.We can't take back bullets and we cannot take back words. Thank you for the kind words on the other end of it all. I think people view me as a lot stronger than I feel many days. I cry a lot more than anyone will ever know in the privacy of my truck as I drive from here to there and it just sucks to be dragged through a life of watching the one you love tortured on a daily basis by their own body. Shanda is the strong one. I am just along for the ride. I keep my promises in this life cause our word is all we have and I told her I would take care of her until the end. I have shown up at many of repos where the wife has been left with cancer and the cheating husband stopped paying the car and house payment and I've seen the pain that causes and I will never do that to another person in this life.
Calmest Repo ever, he took his sweet time!!!
slow and steady wins the race
I'm guessing absolutely nothing is out of place even in your dwelling. You are a seriously organized fellow. +1
You're a good repo instructor, when is your course starting for new members
Big ups bro. Smooth and safe work. Ignore these morons saying they could do this or that faster then you did. Great job and vid
LOL Morons saying they could do this or that faster. He is average
Do you get paid per repo or per hour? Like what if one repo takes you 2 hours or something?
He gets on average 300$ per tow, he doesn't work hourly
there are also a lot of expenses that come with the job but yeah, he's sitting pretty if he's wise with his money.
repo
er zaal naaaa not usually. Usually you have a set price with a lean holder and that’s what you charge whether it’s a cavalier or a Bentley.
er zaal so if you repo lambos in Vegas that’ll be more money.
Great job brother. Thank you
Interested in getting into the business myself, I find these videos really helpful
NO DON"T DO IT it isn't worth it.
it's like he wants contact with someone.
Trying to get some views 🤷🏽♂️
12:20, you'll lose a whole days pay with a seat belt violation
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The background is so beautiful. If you don't mind me asking what state is that?
Your good with that truck. The good things is péople see so many tows today because of the complexity of new cars.
Hey Repo man!
You deserve every penny you earn Brother !
and then its still not enough
I just bought my Audi cash. I'd never loan for a car. Don't want to deal with the repo.
This guy was so professional
Look at Mr Moneybags over here.
Some of us don't have $40k we can just throw at a car all at once, and we're responsible enough to pay our damn bills.
@@JustPlainRob you can afford anything you want. You just gotta know how to play it smart. Im not even 21. Gotta know how to play the system. Work smarter not harder
BluHistory is the name If you don't mind me asking, how did you manage to save for an Audi?
Any tips, what you do for a living, etc would be appreciated. Thanks!
@@bluhistoryisthename7031 nice. And here I thought I was smart enough to pay cash for my new Accord.
rminitials go to whatever dealership. Ask them what the average monthly payment for the car you want is. Put that money into a savings account every month. Then after the 5-6 years go buy the car in cash. Your bank will pay you interest on your money. Instead of you paying them.
Exiting work. Enjoyed my time as a Rent-A-Center repo man. Hours went by so fast . Never knew what would happen, my route was the ghetto. Good or bad at your job required good strategy choices. Had to get the money or the merchandise, from INSIDE their house while they may or may not be allowing you in there. Often times inside the fence with a bad dog. Contact on every stop. Not allowed to carry a weapon, quite often alone, and cannot break and enter. You must be able to handle yourself in many different ways, under pressure, smoothly. To be good you had to read each person correctly hopefully. Then gamble the outcome going smoothly or going straight to hell in a hand basket.
Sometimes you could threaten, sometimes you had to be on their side, trying to keep them out of legal action, etc. Other times tricks, deception, and pure resolve and dedication. Sometimes you would have to straight hassle someone non stop til they paid you to make you go away, they are sick and tired of your ass. Sometimes you would have to provoke someone to want a piece of your ass to get them to open the door at all. Then quickly diffuse it to just talking before the can get off the step to where you have just stepped back to.
Never boring, but I quit when they started renting jewelry. What were we supposed to do tackle them when we see them? Ridiculous! All this of course I didn't mention is after friendly delinquent reminders, one on one meeting and understandings reached, time commitments allowed , slack and leniency still after all. But if they quit responding or moved away, it was on!
Never ever ever screwed around on property.....hook pop linkage and run to side street...no confrontation. Loved the dynamic wheel lift
Two questions. How is it you were able to straighten the steering,why did the steering lock not prevent this?. Second question. If you damage a car during recovery and the finance company sends the car to auction but gets less because of the damage is this on you?
GM steering locks are really weak. You just give the wheel a good yank and it'll free up. Our contract for recovery said we are not responsible in any way for damage. Don't know about how others do it.
Dan R those body style Yukon’s and Chevy Tahoe’s has steering that did not lock
Sorry I have to call BS on that there's no way you can break the pin by yanking hard on the Wheel!
Have you tried? Calling BS usually involves knowledge of it. Also possible you don't have the strength required. Ever try towing a car on its front wheels with the steering only locked by the internal mechanism? There's a reason why we immobilize the steering wheel and leave the column unlocked while towing. They break too easy (especially GM). But in a pinch when doing repo I'd intentionally break it if I had to be able to steer it. Hell I've seen people do it accidentally just by using the locked wheel as a handle while trying to shift into a comfortable position in the seat. They aren't terribly robust mechanisms...but maybe I misspoke, if we're going to details...the mechanism will break, and wheel will be free. As to which part actually decides to break probably depends on a lot of things.
L TR even though he had dollies and could do it the right way without ever going in the car or setting off the alarm you definitely sound educated
This shit makes me nervous. Never know what kind of characters you might run into
That's why I like to tow trucks that are fully automatic just back in hit the button and the t comes down under the front of the vehicle and lifts it up damn you're good to go
@Sweetpea , i agree👍🙋🙏
God bless all of you.
Nice. In my 10+ years in the repo business, I would have popped the linkage from under the car then put in neutral and towed it off the property.
I love jobs where you get to take stuff away from people. Especially when they think it’s really their stuff.
Yay! Good job. Worked fast and no problems.
Good job! Like a smooth operator 👍
Lot'sa complications to tow a car! You're really great driver at backing your truck where it needs to be.
is there no steeringwheel lock? O_o I mean. all cars I have driven had steeringwheel locks whtn the key isent in ?
Imagine go-jacks swinging rear end out into to either of the parked cars.
:) that would suck
czarli he almost did that pulling out the spot
The stinger arm is in a locked position to help stop that issue.
@@fknbastages Not when the stinger is extended and even then the head still swivels. And it does happen from time to time depending on departure angle and slope
@@Steve-kx6hd, my buddies stinger locks when he hits the button.
I assumed this one did too.
I love watching these
Well done for keeping your cool bud. Job well done! Be safe out there!!