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| scavenger towing law | 11/22/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Private Property Towing and Proof | 11/13/2009 |
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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| Outragious charges | 11/12/2009 |
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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| Car was towed from my own parking spot | 11/12/2009 |
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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| bmw tow certified? | 11/11/2009 |
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 |
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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| Towed while conducting business | 11/10/2009 |
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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| Move car prior to tow arrival | 11/8/2009 |
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 |
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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| license plates | 11/6/2009 |
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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| idaho towing | 11/6/2009 |
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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| Failure to Post Parking Rules | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I live in Newport Beach, CA. With regards to parking in a private residential community, there are ...
A: Have you contacted the HOA and asked why they had it towed? If you had an agreement, I would think ...
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| towing fees/collection agency | 10/31/2009 |
Q: My son got his car towed while in jail. He is out now. The tow company sold the car for a hundred ...
A: If the police were aware he was in a vehicle they should have impounded the vehicle. They are ...
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| Getting Personal Property from Towed Car | 10/28/2009 |
Q: State: New Jersey (NJ) I had my car towed. I want to get my personal belongings out of the car from ...
A: Why was the vehicle towed? I would definitely contact an attorney. In most states (depending on why ...
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| Voluntary Surrender of vehicle to Bank | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My 20 yr. old son just recently let me know he is behind in his tuck note to the bank that it is ...
A: It depends on what finance company it is (or bank). Generally they sell the vehicle at an auction or ...
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| Repo tow in middle of night and damages to car | 10/24/2009 |
Q: My car was repo'd and towed after dark. The lady who was with the tow driver was nice enough to ...
A: Yes, they would have had to gain access to the vehicle to open the hood and disconnect the shift ...
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| Repo tow in middle of night and damages to car | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My car was repo'd and towed after dark. The lady who was with the tow driver was nice enough to ...
A: If they towed your vehicle from the rear then they were dragging the drive tires. Towing a front ...
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| accident towing in Oregon | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My 18 year old was in a car accident in my car. He ended up in a ditch. The police on the scene ...
A: I would recommend contacting the State Attorney General's office. apparently they have a division ...
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| Repo tow in middle of night and damages to car | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My car was repo'd and towed after dark. The lady who was with the tow driver was nice enough to ...
A: Repossessions are my specialty. I actually wrote the book on repossessions. (published in 1997) 1. I ...
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| accident towing in Oregon | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My 18 year old was in a car accident in my car. He ended up in a ditch. The police on the scene ...
A: How far off in a ditch was the vehicle? $1384 sounds ridiculous for removing the vehicle and towing ...
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| Towing laws | 10/20/2009 |
Q: My car was towed last night just after 11:00. I had been parked in front of my mothers mobile home, ...
A: I don't know what state you are in, but most states do not allow parking in a Fire Zone at all. It ...
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| Tow Truck | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I am an Attorney in San Bernardino. I need a Tow Truck Operator that I could use as an Expert. My ...
A: Not that it hasn't happened before, but when you are called as a towing operator it is your ...
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| tow regulation incident | 10/16/2009 |
Q: last night m y father in law had parked his car for a whole five minutes in a handicaped zone, to ...
A: You sent where you lived as a question, so it confused me for a second. I had to back to find your ...
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| Tow | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I got an orange sticker on my car 9-8-09 for flat tires all of them. Well i fixed them patched and ...
A: I would recommend filing a complaint with the state, the better business bureau, ripoffreport.com ...
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| Parkingq | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I'm the Manager for a commercial property in Los Angeles, I have a large lot and people park on my ...
A: You can access the california code on the web through DMV. It will provide you with all of the ...
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| Towed From lot "At owners expense" | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I live in Denton, Texas and last night I was towed from a parking lot that Friends and I have been ...
A: A towing company must have a signed towing authorization to tow a vehicle. If they claim that nthe ...
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| towing | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Last night my GF's car was towed from a gas station for no ins and reg. I'm not sure how they knew ...
A: Was your girlfriend in the vehicle when she was cited since they pulled it off private property. ...
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| towing | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Last night my GF's car was towed from a gas station for no ins and reg. I'm not sure how they knew ...
A: I need to know what state you are in. Did they issue her a citation? Yes they can release a vehicle ...
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| vehicle vandalized while on the lot | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I am loosing my mind right now. My car was towed from my residence PG county Maryland. When I got to ...
A: That is great that they took pictures before they towed it. Was there any damage from forced entry ...
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| vehicle vandalized while on the lot | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I am loosing my mind right now. My car was towed from my residence PG county Maryland. When I got to ...
A: If they have a state law or local ordinance prohibiting parking which faces traffic then I guess the ...
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| HOA Fire Lane Tow | 10/11/2009 |
Q: My car was towed in Rohnert Park, California. My parents reside in a townhouse with an HOA. All ...
A: Your vehicle being a front wheel drive was fine for it to be towed with the transmission in gear ...
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| Towing | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I was parking illegally in an anti-grid zone in LA, on Wilshire Blvd. It is illegal to park after ...
A: If you had gotten in your car they could not have towed it, but they probably would have called the ...
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| HOA Fire Lane Tow | 10/11/2009 |
Q: My car was towed in Rohnert Park, California. My parents reside in a townhouse with an HOA. All ...
A: I definitely think you have a case. Was your vehicle front or rear wheel drive? If it was towed with ...
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| personal belongings | 10/10/2009 |
Q: do personal belongings have to be turned over when a car is impounded by police without payment in ...
A: Clarify what you are asking please. Are you asking if personal property should be left in a vehicle ...
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| police two without notification | 10/8/2009 |
Q: San Carlos, Ca. police towed my car without giving a notice. It was parked on a public street. ...
A: A municipality can add to but not superseded a state code. They can add "street" since the code ...
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| towing & storage fees | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My son's car was towed from his apartment complex in Beaverton, Oregon on 9/23. He was never ...
A: Did you mean they notified you on 9/30. If they did then they notified you within a reasonable ...
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| towing a 2001 Land Rover Discovery II | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Land Rover Discovery II that I want to pull behind my Sea Breeze motorcoach. I ...
A: I do not specialize in tow behind or what they refer to as "Dinghy" towing. There are numerous web ...
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| towing | 10/8/2009 |
Q: good day chris, i hope this finds you well. my wife loaned a car to a realtive, while driving the ...
A: This is odd because California has some strict laws about towing. The officer can tow a vehicle on a ...
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| towing & storage fees | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My son's car was towed from his apartment complex in Beaverton, Oregon on 9/23. He was never ...
A: The towing company did notify you within a reasonable amount of time. Some states don't require ...
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| Flatbed v Rear Tow damage to SUV | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My car was repo'd and rear-end towed for about 150 miles. When I retrieved the car, the brakelights ...
A: Unless it is a 4wd then you can tow the vehicle as long as the drive wheels (rear) are off the ...
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| Broken Down Car Towed From Goodyear | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I was on my way to school to study at the library, when my car broke down on the interstate. ...
A: It's not right, but if someone told you they would tow it then you should have talked to the ...
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| Towing | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I was parking illegally in an anti-grid zone in LA, on Wilshire Blvd. It is illegal to park after ...
A: You should not have had to pay the full amount. I do not recall exactly which code it is but I did ...
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| towing credit | 10/7/2009 |
Q: In Mar of 07 in Cali I tried to sell my car. The paper work never made it to the DMV and the car ...
A: Yes, number one you have relief under the soldiers and sailors relief act and the state code ...
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| Flatbed v Rear Tow damage to SUV | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My car was repo'd and rear-end towed for about 150 miles. When I retrieved the car, the brakelights ...
A: What state are you in? In most states Repo companies are responsible for any damage. You said the ...
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| Broken Down Car Towed From Goodyear | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I was on my way to school to study at the library, when my car broke down on the interstate. ...
A: Where was your vehicle parked at the Goodyear? It is true that there are time restrictions on towing ...
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| Towing from Condominium Guest Parking | 10/7/2009 |
Q: On Sunday night we were visiting friends at their condo. We parked in Guest Parking #3. We went to ...
A: The apartment or condo complex does have to post parking ordinances. It is required in all states ...
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| motorcycle towing after accident | 10/6/2009 |
Q: My son (17 years old) had his motorcycle towed after a serious accident. He spent the next seven ...
A: Most insurance companies will not tell you this and some agents don't even know that the insured is ...
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| Private Property Towing | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I own a private club and resort in Ca and we on occasion rent space to rv owners. I have one person ...
A: That gets into a residential eviction type situation. Do you have a contract or lease that allows ...
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| Threat of parking ticket or towing where i work | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I work at a store in a shopping mall in Sac. CA. The mall is saying that all employees have to park ...
A: When you are dealing with private property, the owner, manager or person in charge of the property ...
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| Illegally towed? | 10/3/2009 |
Q: While legally parked at my place of residence (apartment complex), my car was towed during the ...
A: Have you contacted the complex manager? You may be able to get your money back, but they don't have ...
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| towed because of out of date registration | 10/3/2009 |
Q: i live in la verne, ca. while working in vegas i got pulled over on the 15 heading home for the ...
A: Unfortunately many states have laws where your vehicle can be towed because of a lapse in ...
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| parking rights in a HOA? | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if we have any recourse here. We live in San Diego, in a condo complex. Parking ...
A: That will really depend on what your lease agreement says. If they choose to enforce the parking ...
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| towed truck | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a Toyota 4x4 pickup that was towed from a wal-mart parking lot. It was parked there because ...
A: I would contact a local attorney. North Dakota does not have access to their state laws that is ...
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| Tow Damage | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Upon retrieval of my car that had been towed, i noticed a significant crack in the windshield, that ...
A: I couldn't view the photo earlier, but it appears that the signature should be for the driver. As ...
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| towed truck | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a Toyota 4x4 pickup that was towed from a wal-mart parking lot. It was parked there because ...
A: I hate to keep asking more questions but did they send you a registered letter advising that your ...
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| Towed Car Info | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My car was towed while I was overseas in the military. And the towing fees plus the storage fees ...
A: I believe you should have some recourse since you were activated. What state are you in and are you ...
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| Car with boot, when can I have it towed. | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I live in a small, 4-unit apartment in Albuquerque, NM. There are only 8 parking spaces in the ...
A: Is there an apartment manager or resident manager that you pay your rent to? If so, ask them who ...
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| Retrieving property from towed car | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend's car was booted and then towed about a month and a half ago for unpaid parking ...
A: I have searched the entire code of the state of Massachusetts with no results as to the specific ...
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| HOA Threading to two guest's car - harassment? | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Phoenix, Arizona Background: We started renting this house in this community in May. W already ...
A: Do you have a limit on the number of vehicles you can have parked at your residence? The vehicle ...
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| My House Guest parking concern | 9/29/2009 |
Q: First, I live in CT. 3 or 4 times a year, I visit my daughter %26 Husband living in NY and recently ...
A: If I understand correctly, the car did not get towed, which is good. Unless your contract or lease ...
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| Retrieving property from towed car | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend's car was booted and then towed about a month and a half ago for unpaid parking ...
A: Most states are authorized by law to place a lien on property in a vehicle. The problem is that the ...
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| tow truck &flatbed laws | 9/28/2009 |
Q: hi i have a ford f 350 flatbed car carrier am going to register the truck in rockland co new york i ...
A: Most states register all vehicles by weight including the max cargo you carry. Cities can also have ...
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| towing a Dodge Dakota automatic transmission 2 wheel drive | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I want to tow a 1993 Dodge Dakota automatic transmission two wheel drive pickup behind a 23' 1994 ...
A: The best bet is to disconnect the drive shaft. It is relatively easy. Just leave the drive shaft in ...
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| towing a car in Virginia | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I was parked in a vacant property for sale and I'm a Realtor out showing houses. This was a condo, ...
A: 1: First of all the driver was a jerk it sounds like. In most states if a driver shows up then they ...
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| Vehicle Towed in an Assigned Apartment Carport (cont.) | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I attached a photo of the parking policy off of my lease. I did get a hold of the assistant manager ...
A: I would recommend having an attorney look at your lease. They are more familiar with property ...
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| unrightfully towed | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I was parked behind a relocated Right Aid and was towed by the company that has the contract for the ...
A: I would recommend sending a letter (registered mail) to the towing company requesting the ...
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| A scheme? | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I just moved into an apartment complex that has underground contract parking. The complex does NOT ...
A: You can search the web on St Paul ordinances. I have included them below along with the link. ...
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| A scheme? | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I just moved into an apartment complex that has underground contract parking. The complex does NOT ...
A: What state are you in? That may help me answer your question. In most states private property tows ...
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| Towing Mazda Miata | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I want to flat tow my sister's '91 Mazda Miata, Which as a standard 5-speed trans, about 1000 miles. ...
A: Most manual transmissions are fine to tow with the wheels on the ground. If the vehicle has been ...
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| unrightfully towed | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I was parked behind a relocated Right Aid and was towed by the company that has the contract for the ...
A: It would help if I knew what state you are in, but most states require authorization from private ...
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| Vehicle Towed in an Assigned Apartment Carport | 9/21/2009 |
Q: A vehicle that I have been keeping for my nephew that has left for the Air Force has been towed in ...
A: Unless it is an attached garage it is usually not considered part of the residence. The management ...
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| Omaha, NE towing | 9/21/2009 |
Q: A few weeks ago I was towed from a bar's private parking lot. My friend and I parked in the parking ...
A: Have you spoken to the owner of the bar? if so, what did they say? Is the person watching the ...
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| Handicapped Parking Tow | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I went out this morning and realized that my handicapped van was gone. A few of my neighbors told ...
A: Most states require a placard or actual handicapped tag on the vehicle. It should have been apparent ...
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| Handicapped Parking Tow | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I went out this morning and realized that my handicapped van was gone. A few of my neighbors told ...
A: I forgot to ask you what state you were in. You will have to find out who called to have it towed. A ...
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| unfair towing? | 9/19/2009 |
Q: HOW ARE YOU? I HAD A QUESTION FOR YOU FROM OREGON. MY SENIOR CITIZEN FATHER RAN OUT OF GAS AND ...
A: (1) According to Oregon state law a vehicle must be abandoned for a period of 24 hrs before it can ...
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| tractor trailer tow | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I am only responsible for the tractor tow and it has been paid the trailer however is not owned and ...
A: If the tractor is owned separately from the trailer the towing company cannot hold it once the fees ...
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| towing responsiblity | 9/18/2009 |
Q: my daughter had her car towed for parking illegally, when she picked up the car she was told to pay ...
A: You cannot tow an AWD vehicle with the drive wheels on the ground, any of them. If the towing ...
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| damage done to car when impounded and while possesion of the impound | 9/17/2009 |
Q: My car was just towed from an apartment complex I'm curious to know if any damage was done to my car ...
A: That all depends on what type of car (front or rear wheel drive or AWD), how it was parked (pulled ...
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| towing issue | 9/17/2009 |
Q: On sunday my car was towed. We went back to the sight were my car was towed. There was a red curb ...
A: awesome, I love it when the good guy/gal wins. I would take a copy of the paperwork you printed and ...
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| max tow weight for 2001 GMC Jimmy | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 Jimmy 4 door, 4 wheel drive with a tow button. I am assuming this means a factory ...
A: There should be a label in the glove box or rear cargo area that will list the gear ratio for your ...
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| Tow Truck Parking IlIegally? | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I own a semi-attached home in a quiet, nicely developed section of Staten Island, NY. There is a ...
A: I don't know of any regulation but they can't just park in front of someones house. You are entitled ...
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| Tow bill | 9/16/2009 |
Q: by law do i have to pay the towing bill?
A: There is not enough information for me to evaluate your question. If your vehicle was towed, then ...
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| towing issue | 9/15/2009 |
Q: On sunday my car was towed. We went back to the sight were my car was towed. There was a red curb ...
A: In most states the DOT regulates signs and they have to meet certain criteria. A fire lane must be ...
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| Towing off private property and extortion. | 9/15/2009 |
Q: While walking my dog for a late night potty break I saw the security guard standing behind my truck ...
A: You have several issues to deal with. First, was you vehicle parked legally, did they post any ...
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| Private property impounds of illegally parked cars | 9/14/2009 |
Q: ...such as apartments. What is the maximum rate a tow company can charge an owner of the car for ...
A: There is no "set fee" that towing companies are required to charge for storage. The average amount ...
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| Release of personal property | 9/12/2009 |
Q: Our sons vehicle was towed in salem oregon and impounded he has homework assignments in it as well ...
A: Some towing companies may try to hold personal property to make sure they get paid for the towing. ...
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| tow trucks dropped my vehicle | 9/11/2009 |
Q: i had my 75 Jimmy towed on Sat 9/5 from Pomona due to the front U joint sounded odd. making noise. ...
A: If the tow truck operator dropped your vehicle off of the roll back then they are definitely at ...
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