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| scavenger towing law | 11/22/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: my friend just had his car towed in the city of Cerritos for parking in a permit only parking spot. ...
A: It definitely sounds like something is not right. I would recommend starting with the police ...
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| Towing a car in Ohio | 11/22/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: My son was driving through Ohio,got tired and pulled over into a walmart parking lot to get some ...
A: In most states law enforcement has the right to impound a vehicle if the person in possession of the ...
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| scavenger towing law | 11/21/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: my friend just had his car towed in the city of Cerritos for parking in a permit only parking spot. ...
A: It depends on whether it was private property or a street or roadway. What state are you in? The ...
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| money owed on repo | 11/21/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: i repoed a dump truck in n.carolina for a n.y.company 7 months ago 4 months ago they asked me to do ...
A: Who is the finance company? As for the lien, do you have anything requesting you to do repairs on ...
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| Unavailabel Posting/Dishonest towing practices | 11/21/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: The attached picture shows one entrance to the parking lot and the parking sign showing a 2 hour ...
A: I would recommend video taping this activity if possible. Many states have passed predatory towing ...
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| Towed Car - Do not have title yet | 11/20/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: NY- My car was taken to Police compound after unlawful arrest. I'm trying to get a car back and ...
A: I guess the attorney hasn't had any luck with the release of the vehicle? I do not understand why ...
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| Towed Car - Do not have title yet | 11/20/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: NY- My car was taken to Police compound after unlawful arrest. I'm trying to get a car back and ...
A: If your son does not have an attorney then I suggest he get one. When he goes to prelim they can ...
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| Tow Damage | 11/19/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: So how would I get their liability insurance company information if they do not give it to me. If ...
A: You may have to contact an attorney. I would recommend contacting the towing company and advising ...
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| Pulling a Chevy S10 out of the mud with an Explorer | 11/19/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: Could I pull a '97 Chevy S10 out with a 2000 RWD Explorer; it has a v6? Would it hurt the Explorer? ...
A: There is always the possibility of damage if you use a vehicle for something that it is not designed ...
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| Towed Car - Do not have title yet | 11/19/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: NY- My car was taken to Police compound after unlawful arrest. I'm trying to get a car back and ...
A: Were you the person arrested and if you don't mind my asking, Why? This may have a bearing on the ...
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| personal property | 11/19/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: I live in Missouri and I am very curious as to what the laws are on towing here. I totaled my car ...
A: Most states allow for a lien on property in a vehicle as well as the vehicle also. It is common for ...
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| 2002 Ford Explorer 4/4 towing problem | 11/18/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: I was told that my truck should only be towed on a flat bed and it wasent. It was towed from the ...
A: In general 4x4's are usually towed on a roll back or flat bed. You can tow a 4x4 from the rear as ...
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| towing form private lots | 11/17/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: I spent the night with a relative in WV and my car was towed from the lot. There were no signs ...
A: Most states require that all properties have signs posted for towing of unauthorized vehicles. When ...
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| Repo towing | 11/16/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: My ex-wife refuses to pay on a car that is titled under my name. She has no right to the car through ...
A: Is your wife on the title? (I need to be sure it does not say and/or on the title. What state are ...
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| Towing Company | 11/16/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: Does the tow truck company have the right to lurk and enter into a private owned parking lot waiting ...
A: It depends on the contract. I have no way of knowing what they agreed to. Regardless their contract ...
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| Towing Company | 11/16/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: Does the tow truck company have the right to lurk and enter into a private owned parking lot waiting ...
A: Does the towing company have a contract and do they or the complex have signs posted? Have you ...
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| Towing a Vehicle | 11/14/2009 | Richard |
Q: Can you legally tow a vehicle with a truck using a tow rope to go about 8 blocks down the public ...
A: there are some states where it is illegal to do that, but since you did not tell me where this would ...
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| Tow Damage | 11/13/2009 | Richard |
Q: The Tow company is refusing to do a claim and wants me to do the claim and will not give me their ...
A: and the question is ???? If you think that your vehicle was damaged while in the custody and care ...
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| Private Property Towing and Proof | 11/13/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: There have now been 3 separate occasions that we have received a yellow WARNING Parking Violation by ...
A: I would suggest contacting the owner or a supervisor. I would also recommend taking photos and video ...
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| towing | 11/12/2009 | Richard |
Q: i got my car towed and it has been there for 2 weeks and they called me today saying that they were ...
A: There is no maximum amount that they can charge as the fees will include towing of the vehicle, ...
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| Outragious charges | 11/12/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: We are in the state of NC(lien holder of vehicle) and we received a call from the state of MD about ...
A: In some states they can actually obtain an abandoned vehicle title without ever notifying a lien ...
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| towing an 86 Toyota Tercel with U-Haul dolly | 11/12/2009 | Richard |
Q: I plan to on towing an 86 Toyota Tercel behind my 99 Suburban with a U-Haul moving dolly. Is it ...
A: if the vehicle is rear wheel drive, then your best bet is to load the vehicle backwards onto the ...
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| Car was towed from my own parking spot | 11/12/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: I am in Vancouver Canada. Today we parked our rental car at our parking spot but while we are ...
A: I don't know much about Canadian laws. It would seem that whoever had you vehicle towed actually ...
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| PUCO Number and am I required to get one? | 11/12/2009 | Richard |
Q: I was reading about the PUCO numbers and the requirements thereof however I am confused, the law ...
A: From what I am reading about Ohio and the PUCO office now, it looks like there will be a total ...
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| bmw tow certified? | 11/11/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: on my bmw warranty it states everything must be done by bmw certified. when my car broke down bmw ...
A: You are correct. It does not matter what state you are in the FDCPA governs any collections actions. ...
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| idaho towing | 11/11/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: My dad was parked at my brothers apt. and in a guest spot. There is a store right beside the complex ...
A: Idaho TITLE 49 MOTOR VEHICLES CHAPTER 18 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES 49-1806. REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED ...
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| storage of vehicle that has a hold | 11/11/2009 | Richard |
Q: my truck was towed by a tow company by request of a court officer cause he had a seiizure for a debt ...
A: Well the tow company charges for storage on a daily basis and you can think of it as "GROUND RENTAL" ...
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| Towed while conducting business | 11/10/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: Recently I was conducting business at a customer's home ( I am a small business owner) and my car ...
A: Towing from private property requires a signed towing authorization. It must also be clearly posted ...
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| Totalled car | 11/10/2009 | Richard |
Q: My daughter had an accident in Pa., she totaled the can and it only has liability. I wanted to know ...
A: You or your daughter, who ever is the legal and registered owner is responsible for towing and ...
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| car towed | 11/10/2009 | Richard |
Q: My car was towed 12/2008. I called the same day to go get my car and because it did not have tags, ...
A: Start with your state DMV, as they will be able to help you with the laws regarding towing of ...
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| towing regulations in Philadelphia | 11/9/2009 | Richard |
Q: Please help me find the towing regulations in Philadelphia. At one time, I was told that the city ...
A: I really have no idea of the answer to this question as I can find laws for "general towing" of ...
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| Towing Issue and Handling | 11/9/2009 | Richard |
Q: I just recently had a motorcycle towed from Issaquah, WA (98029 Zip). I am currently arguing with ...
A: Well first of all, the Washington State police do regulate the towing rates for tows ordered by ...
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| car towed | 11/9/2009 | Richard |
Q: My car was towed 12/2008. I called the same day to go get my car and because it did not have tags, ...
A: This does not sound to good for you. First of all, I am wondering why you took 3 months to call ...
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| car got impounded in mesa AZ | 11/9/2009 | Richard |
Q: my roommate took my car without my permission and she didn't have a licence and the cops impounded ...
A: Wendy, I am sorry but I have no idea how to solve this issue other than you to get insurance and to ...
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| Move car prior to tow arrival | 11/8/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: I was parked ilegally in an apt. complex. i was informed that my car was about to get towed. went to ...
A: Unless the individual shows you identification then you have no way to know that he is a law ...
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| Tow COmpany Kept my personal property | 11/7/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: My SUV broke down on the highway 95 North, I was ab;e to make it to the breakdown lane. I called AAA ...
A: I would definitely pursue this. You have the right to contact a towing company of your choice unless ...
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| co-worker towed my car | 11/6/2009 | Richard |
Q: My car broke down at my work on wed. night, and my co-worker had it towed the next morning! I had ...
A: depends on where this happened. No state or city given. Also is the co-worker legally able to order ...
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| license plates | 11/6/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: My car was totaled in an accident in July that was not my fault. I received a check for the value ...
A: What state are you in and who was your insurance company? You should not have to strike any deal. ...
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| car was tow fair lawn NJ | 11/6/2009 | Richard |
Q: their are no sings posted on the property were the car was taken, the car was not there for more ...
A: well there is a lot of missing information here in this question. Signs as a "GENERAL RULE" have ...
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| idaho towing | 11/6/2009 | Chris Cantrell |
Q: My dad was parked at my brothers apt. and in a guest spot. There is a store right beside the complex ...
A: Do you have any witnesses other than your dad and brother? Did you take any photos of the parking ...
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