| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Towing a Vehicle | 11/14/2009 |
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 |
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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| towing | 11/12/2009 |
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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| towing an 86 Toyota Tercel with U-Haul dolly | 11/12/2009 |
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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| PUCO Number and am I required to get one? | 11/12/2009 |
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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| storage of vehicle that has a hold | 11/11/2009 |
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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| Totalled car | 11/10/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| co-worker towed my car | 11/6/2009 |
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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| car was tow fair lawn NJ | 11/6/2009 |
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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| Towing in front of a fire hydrant with no red curb and no, no parking signs. | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I live in California. I left my truck at a friends house in a gated community with an HOA for the ...
A: Well if it was towed for the fire hydrant violation, then it is a legal tow. As to getting your ...
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| towing/ lien issues with different owner | 11/5/2009 |
Q: This is complex- i hope you can help i am in California. I left a vehicle that belongs to my wife ...
A: I will have to say that you should check with a lawyer on this issue as it is complex from what I ...
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| Towing and storage. | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I hit a deer on rt 78 in Bridgewater nj and my car was disabled. I parked on the shoulder and the ...
A: I am really at a loss here in an answer for your question... First of all, if you had insurance ...
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| Towed while in Club legally parked. | 11/5/2009 |
Q: (This Happened in West Palm Beach Florida) Last Night i was towed while i was in a club, parked in ...
A: Document everything, and keep the receipts... Talk to the property owners, and the management of ...
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| Illegal Tow | 11/4/2009 |
Q: King Wrecker Serivce, PBC< Florida My apt has a rule no registered cars, My car is not registered ...
A: Ah it sounds like you are asking about "unlicensed vehicles" or vehicles which do not have a current ...
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| How much can they really charge? | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I had my vehicle towed b/c I didn't have current registration when pulled over by the police. In a ...
A: Well not sure where this is, but it does sound like you might be in California... As a rule, towing ...
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| Towed car | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a friend that parked in a store lot, she found out that they had a contract with a tow ...
A: YES, NO, MAYBE Guess that the part about supplying me with the City and/or State must of escaped ...
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| Towing vehicle with club on the steering wheel in St. Louis area, North county to be specific | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I am in the repossession business, just started. I recently got a call from a gentleman that stated ...
A: The club is actually designed so that you can not turn the wheel very much... It limits the distance ...
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| towing someones car from infront of my mailbox | 10/31/2009 |
Q: Some neighbors down the street had a party last night and there has been a vehicle infront of my ...
A: if you are talking about a vehicle parked on "a public street" no you can not have it towed for ...
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| 4wd car towed | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I got my car towed last night. First off i had the pass in the window but not stuck onto my car. My ...
A: Man I love questions like this, as they are so hard to do... I have no idea what kind of equipment ...
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| Car damage from being towed. | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My car was towed last night in Charleston, IL using a wheel lift. It is a 2000 Trans Am. I had it ...
A: I am confused here... You hear scraping in the area of the front left drivers wheel area, but you ...
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| HANDICAP PARKING SPACE RESERVED ON PUBLIC STREET | 10/28/2009 |
Q: i was wondering what the laws are in reference to a handicap parking space on a public street. we ...
A: Well from what it sounds like you need to talk to the city where it is at, but since you did not ...
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| illegal tow ? | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I parked in a private lot between a pub/restaurant and a building that houses dentists offices, and ...
A: First of all, in 99.9% of all cases, being towed for illegal parking in private parking lots is a ...
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| towing | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I had parked my car at a college dorm in phila. Marked office/visitor space. This was a Sunday ...
A: I hate questions from Philly, as they are hard to research due to the PPA laws, along with the fact ...
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| Towing in my apt complex | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I live in an apartment in Memphis, TN and the leasing office has a contract with a tow company. Can ...
A: Running or not, is not the issue here... From what you described there, I have to ask a few ...
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| unreasonable towing | 10/24/2009 |
Q: OK let me start by saying thank you for sharing your knowledge, I think these kind of sites are ...
A: First of all, its hard to say if it was towed illegally or what ever since this involves a "Shared ...
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| towing | 10/23/2009 |
Q: can my car be towed if my plates are registered but i don't have a sticker east Chicago Indiana ...
A: Yes if the complex you are parking in requires permits or stickers then you can be towed... And in ...
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| My car being towed | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I wanted to know is it lawful for the tow company to get my car for expired tag with no warning. ...
A: Generally, the apartment or condo complex management are the ones who make the rules regarding the ...
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| towing | 10/23/2009 |
Q: can my car be towed if my plates are registered but i don't have a sticker east Chicago Indiana
A: Well if you do not have the current "STICKER" which goes with the plates, indicating that you have ...
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| Car has been towed from my parking spot | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I am renting a parking spot from a Real Estate Company. There were two parking spaces which are one ...
A: Oh this sounds like a recipe for disaster... I have no real solid answer how to handle this, as it ...
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| Double charges for towing truck with boat/trailer attached... | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL While backing a 21ft boat on a trailer down a public boat ramp, ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering, I was trying to do some research on this for you. I tried to go ...
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| Legal protocol for mobile home park mangers to incorporate fire lanes? | 10/21/2009 |
Q: What is the legal protocol for mobile park managers and owners to to incorporate fire lanes in Los ...
A: Well it sounds a bit on the strange side if there is no "solid enforcement" of the fire lanes... ...
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| car towing clubs | 10/20/2009 |
Q: are there any other car towing clubs in or around Bridgeport Conn other than AAA Club?
A: Well there are really hundreds of "emergency road service programs" out there, but some of them have ...
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| RULES FOR CHASER IN LONG ISLAND, NY | 10/20/2009 |
Q: HI, I'M INTERESTED IN PROVIDING ROADSIDE SERVICE AND I HAVE A 350 PICK-UP WITH A HOLMES 220 ...
A: Oh my, well you are picking an area where there are so many different laws that it is hard for one ...
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| No written authorization when picking up my vehicle | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I had my car towed earlier tonight. When I went in to get my pick up my car, they only gave me an ...
A: Well it also depends on what the reason was for the tow... If it was towed from private property ...
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| illegal tow | 10/16/2009 |
Q: can a towing company enter your home garage and tow a vehicle while we are asleep. The garage door ...
A: I would need a whole lot more information to be able to help with this issue. Where was this at, ...
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| Towed from lot "didn't have permission to park in" | 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: "EVER BEEN FISHING?" "EVER CATCH ALL THE FISH?" One of my favorite statements about towing from ...
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| car towed | 10/9/2009 |
Q: We work in a plaza along with other stores, and there is no assign parking for any store. There is ...
A: It all depends on the laws of the City and State where you are located. Each State has laws which ...
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| towing notice | 10/9/2009 |
Q: The apartment complex I live in was repaving the car ports which I was completely unaware of. The ...
A: Well it does sound as if they did post notice with all the tenants, and the time line generally is ...
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| Private property impound laws. | 9/13/2009 |
Q: What are the requirements for a licensed towing company to remove an illegally parked from private ...
A: Requirements there are dozens if not thousands which will apply, as each city and state have ...
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| WHO'S RESPONSIBLE | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I belong to a non-profit philanthropic ladies organization in Naselle, Washington. About two years ...
A: If I remember right, Washington DOL has a form which you can complete to transfer the "legal status" ...
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| Towing | 9/11/2009 |
Q: My boss recently bought a tow truck he has a car dealer he buys cars and resale but my question is ...
A: Well this sounds to me like you are in Texas and also want to repo the vehicles when they have not ...
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| Son's car towed and stored after accident | 9/10/2009 |
Q: My son ( who is 16 1/2) car was in an accident a month or more ago. The tow truck company, who ...
A: Well this sounds like standard practices here, as tow companies do bill body shops and repair shops ...
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| Towing from rental property | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I live in Los Angeles and have one assigned single parking space at the apartment I rent. Neighbor ...
A: as a tenant you really have no rights to have the vehicle removed under your authority and ...
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| towing | 9/10/2009 |
Q: car was stolen filed police report car recovered and towed no one contacted me found out by ...
A: Well there are about 30 vehicle codes which might apply just under the heading of stolen vehicle in ...
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| Towing Ford 4 wheel drive | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Our Ford F150 4 wheel drive was towed by the rear in a wheel lift and the front wheels were on the ...
A: The owners manual is a general guide which covers a lot of different vehicles in a general way. Now ...
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| Towing fee in Dayton, OH | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there is such a thing as a maximum fee that can be charged for towing a vehicle. ...
A: Ohio has the PUC office which controls tow companies if they do travel or do business outside of the ...
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| overcharged | 9/8/2009 |
Q: my car has been towed yesterday around 2 PM. The registered owner is my aunt who lives in NY , so i ...
A: Well the storage fee is generally figured and charged "for each calendar day" that the vehicle is ...
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| towed vehicle from bar- bar called me a cab | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I went to a bar I go to every Saturday night. Stayed till closing, asked to have a cab pick me up ( ...
A: Well Jeremy this issue does happen from time to time and it is frustrating to say the least. Now as ...
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| Right to Tow Junk Car on Rental Property | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I am the owner of a two family property in Bloomfield, NJ and a tenant has left a car in the lot for ...
A: New Jersey has some tough impound laws thanks to the new state "predatory towing laws passed... I ...
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| lenth of tow | 9/7/2009 |
Q: how far must car be on truck before there is a charge?
A: Depends on the laws of the city or state. Some places all the tow truck has to do is be there and ...
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| Ticket and Tow on residential street CA | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I was given a ticket for 4000(a)(1) right in front of my house. I read the law, it says, you are ...
A: No person shall drive, move, or leave standing "upon a highway", or in an offstreet public parking ...
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| stolen goods | 9/5/2009 |
Q: DUE TO A MISUNDERSTANDING WITH MY HUSBANDS CO SIGNER OF HIS CHEVY 2008 IT WAS TOWED AND REPOSSED BY ...
A: My best advise is "LAWYER UP" Sorry but that is what is needed to help resolve this issue... ...
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| Towing of my Lincoln MarkV111 | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I had my vehicle (1998 Lincoln MarkV11)towed on Wed.,September2,2009, to my house. The car would ...
A: Well it sounds like the bumper and such are the responsibility of the tow company, damage wise. As ...
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| 4 by 4 chevy truck | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My truck is parked on 1 tire in front and 1 jack stand in the front. The back is also missing the ...
A: Well this is a loaded question. Can the other front tire be put back on, can all the tires be put ...
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| Private lot handicap parking | 9/4/2009 |
Q: There is a marina that restricts their private parking lot to boat owners who must have stickers on ...
A: 22658 is just one of the laws which apply and there are also rules about the handicapped permits and ...
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| My bank towed my car | 9/3/2009 |
Q: MO. On the bottom floor of my condo is my Bank that I do business at(M & I Bank) They have a small ...
A: Well if the bank has that small of a parking lot then you were "depriving a current customer" of a ...
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| Towing Notification | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I am the Assistant Manager for an apartment community in Aurora, CO. We recently towed a residents ...
A: Colorado has some strange rules that govern towing vehicles... From what I have seen you can tow it ...
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| Towing truck from hotel parking lot | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have been staying in a well known hotel for a period of time,and my truck were expired. The police ...
A: It all depends on the State and even City laws where this happened. But expired tags mean that the ...
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| Having a car towed from my property at owners expence. | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have had a car parked in my drive way for 3 months and had ask the owner to move it now several ...
A: it all depends on the state laws where you are located. Some laws will allow it, and others ...
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| Towed in MN | 8/31/2009 |
Q: One night, I stopped off at a friend's apparment building. I parked in the parking lot, as I have ...
A: Well sign issues will always be on of the top issues in any question on if the tow was legal or not. ...
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| Towing indv. parked in handicap asile & spaces | 8/31/2009 |
Q: we live in a HUD subsidized apt facility for persons over the age of 62 or individuals with ...
A: Well, Handicapped issues have many factors in them which make towing from them hard to follow ...
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| HOA enforcing CC&R's on public streets | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I live within a HOA in California. I park a friend's boat in front of my house at the end of the ...
A: HOA's often contract out the maintenance of the roadways to the city or the county as they can not ...
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| towing by fl highway patrol | 8/12/2009 |
Q: this morning i was cited by a fl highway patrol officer for speeding 80 in a 65, and having no ...
A: Well the officer has a lot of discretion in what they do in regards to impounding vehicles and that ...
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| My car was towed by mistake | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I parked my car in a turnout off of Highway 50 west of Lake Tahoe. As far as I know, it was legally ...
A: Well mistakes happen and unfortunately it did in your case. But as a tow truck driver, I do want to ...
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| signing under duress | 8/10/2009 |
Q: a friend had their vehicle impounded and needed to recover their belongings after hours, they were ...
A: Well from what I understand it should be best to just go talk to the owner or manager in this case ...
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| Towing Policies | 8/8/2009 |
Q: Who should one speak with if nether the police agency or the towing company doesn't complie with a ...
A: Well I would have to say that you need to talk to the court about it. After all if there is a ...
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| forgot to put up handicap placard | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I parked in a handicap parking space and forgot to put my placard on the review mirror. I have a ...
A: Well unfortunately the answer is you did get towed for not following the rules of the space which ...
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| Tow yard people not retng phone calls. | 8/7/2009 |
Q: My '28 semi trailer was towed and I found about it 2 weeks after the fact and I've called 5 times to ...
A: Well since I do not know where this happened (City or State wise) its hard to cite any laws which ...
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| Damage procedure | 8/4/2009 |
Q: during, and after a vehicle is towed and damage occurs. Is there a set guide line that tow companys ...
A: In certain areas of the country tow companies are "REQUIRED" to take pictures of the vehicle before ...
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| towing a buick century | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I own a 2001 buick century,when i'm towing it do i need all 4 tires off the ground or just the front ...
A: if this is behind a motor home or something, the best method is to "GET THE DRIVE WHEELS OFF THE ...
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| tow lights | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I own a tow company in Boston,Ma since 2004 and just opened a second location in Florida some states ...
A: Bryan, it really boils down to how much $$$ you have in order to not use tow lights which are ...
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| Condo Tow | 8/1/2009 |
Q: Good day, I live in NY in condo unit. I am on the board, and we have had issues with owners not ...
A: Well this gets into a few legal areas and that will be a big issue there. It does depend on the ...
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| Rear differential is damaged | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I would really appreciate if you could help me with my issue. My AWD Nissan Murano was towed form ...
A: Yes unless the vehicle is dollied like in the picture it means that wheel lifting is done on one end ...
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| Friend's Car Towed From My Apartment | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I gave a friend of mine a ride to the airport and he had left his car at my apartment. I had moved ...
A: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/vc_index_a.htm#abandonedvehicles that is the link to the ...
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| Friend's Car Towed From My Apartment | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I gave a friend of mine a ride to the airport and he had left his car at my apartment. I had moved ...
A: Well it depends on state lien laws on how fast vehicles can be sold. Some states have a lien where ...
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| Rear differential is damaged | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I would really appreciate if you could help me with my issue. My AWD Nissan Murano was towed form ...
A: Sounds like you have it all worked out and you have the paperwork to document the damages. Now ...
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| towing | 7/30/2009 |
Q: in florida can you get your items from your car before you pay the tow bill?
A: Well you can get some items, (house keys, medicines, bank records - papers) and I think you can get ...
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| towing policy from condo | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Does the property mgnt. co. have the right to give towing co. permission to enter our gated lot and ...
A: The tow company is most likely under contract to provide services with the management company and as ...
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| Rear differential is damaged | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I would really appreciate if you could help me with my issue. My AWD Nissan Murano was towed form ...
A: Well this sounds like a "YOU SAY, THEY SAY" issue, but its hard to prove if dollies were used or not ...
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| chain towing in WA | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Is chain towing legal in king county Washington?
A: I really wish I had an answer for this one, at one time I thought I had information on this subject ...
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| Storage fees | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Van Nuys Ca. The tow yard is charging 40 dollars per day, and Lien 35 dollars. My car had a 5 day ...
A: each contract with the tow company and police department is different and the difference in ...
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| tow of illigally parked cdl truck. truck was damaged in colorado (jefferson county) | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I am the distribution lead at an oxygen company, and recently one of our hazmat trucks was towed. ...
A: Since you are dealing with towing damage to the vehicle, you should be going after the tow company ...
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| Tow ing co and authorization to dispose | 7/27/2009 |
Q: After finding a collection charge on my credit report for a towed vehicle I contacted the towing ...
A: Ok California has a lot of laws on this subject and I can not provide a lot of specific answers as I ...
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| Glove box again | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Can the towing company search a locked glove box directly after towing it of the highway because the ...
A: Well, I am not sure "legally" but in many cases the police do an inventory of the vehicle to ...
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| 22953 | 7/27/2009 |
Q:
A: I am at a loss here, as you are asking if the tow was legal or not. Well if the complex has a ...
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| buying vehicle from towing company | 7/26/2009 |
Q: i'v found a wrecked 2007 highlander for sale ($3400) at a local towing company here in tn, it was ...
A: if the vehicles "LIEN" has been processed correctly and the state has or will issue a title for the ...
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| Delaware sign regulation for towing? | 7/26/2009 |
Q: My wifes car was towed yesterday at 10am from outside of our house. The curb in front of our house ...
A: Well I tried researching Delaware laws regarding towing from private property and or towing from ...
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| not enough parking | 7/26/2009 |
Q: i currently live in an apartment complex where they do not provide enough parking spaces for the ...
A: I really have "NO SPECIFIC" answers as you did not tell me the City or State you are in, and that ...
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| Vehicle storage charges. | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I just opened a towing service, and I recently got a call to tow a vehicle from the registered ...
A: You need to go to the California DMV web site and check out the "LIEN" section... ...
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| Vehicle storage charges. | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I just opened a towing service, and I recently got a call to tow a vehicle from the registered ...
A: Well good luck on the towing service, its a tough time to be starting a business. Now as to what ...
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| Vehical on Evidence Hold | 7/25/2009 |
Q: My vehicle was "borrowed" by an acquaintance for a few months and I was unable and/or did not report ...
A: I really wish I had an answer for you, but when dealing with government agencies you have big issues ...
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| Looking for a List of Cars that have to be 4wheel Towed | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Is there a website that contains information regarding about which vehicles need to be 4 wheel ...
A: I really do not understand the question here, as you do not want to pay for a car dolly. But you ...
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| un-authorized towing | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My mom's car was recently towed from a guest spot for the second time at the condo that she owns ...
A: " I went to small claims and at the pre-trial, mgm't. & lawyer claimed that the tow was not ...
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| Towing Fees and Ownership | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and his dad lived in a condo with an association. A few months ago his father died. He ...
A: Well this brings up one of the great debates on "donation vehicles" which many towers have. What ...
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| trespassing | 7/24/2009 |
Q: my neighbor filed a complaint of criminal trespass and criminal harassment against me at Newark ...
A: A shared driveway is the worst thing in the world to have. Someone always feels that it should be ...
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| Tow ing co and authorization to dispose | 7/23/2009 |
Q: After finding a collection charge on my credit report for a towed vehicle I contacted the towing ...
A: Well it sounds like this is one of those "LEGAL CREDIT QUESTIONS" which can get into various areas ...
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| Anticipating impediments towing large SUV | 7/23/2009 |
Q: The owner of a large, loaded Expedition persists with parking in a fire lane on a private street, ...
A: wow this is really a homework question if I have ever seen one... Sounds like you are a property ...
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| Glove box | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Can the tow truck company legally search your glove box if it's locked?
A: Ah, and the rest of the story is ??? Why was the vehicle towed? Was it a police tow and the officer ...
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| PA Towing of an RTI Ramp | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Our western PA Jeep club has constructed an RTI ramp (similar to the one shown here: ...
A: Well I really have no idea of what the Pennsylvania DMV requires for trailers or what standards it ...
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| Tow Timelines? | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I recently had my car towed in Aurora near Arapahoe and I-25. It was towed from a neighborhood on ...
A: Well I have to question "YOUR TIME LINE ALSO" since you did not go looking for the vehicle for 6 ...
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| Towing a Mercedes | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if I tow a 1999 Mercedes C230 on a tow dolly if I have to disconnect the drive shaft ...
A: Yes the trailer costs more than the dolly, but you have to also consider if the vehicle will have ...
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| Forgot to display my Handicap Placard | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I had parked in a Handicap parking at a Hospital but forgot to place my Placard! I found a ticket on ...
A: Well I would say that it depends on what you feel is worth the effort... Is the ticket a "HIGH ...
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| Towing a Mercedes | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if I tow a 1999 Mercedes C230 on a tow dolly if I have to disconnect the drive shaft ...
A: Well the Mercedes C230 comes in 2 versions... Rear wheel drive and ALL WHEEL DRIVE.. Automatic or ...
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| car towing | 7/21/2009 |
Q: co worker parks behind me and she refuses to move her car when asked can I legally have her towed or ...
A: Well California laws are very specific in who is authorized in authorizing tows. I take it you ...
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| car impounded in Seattle WA | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My car was impounded, after receiving a ticket to move it, for violating our 72 hour parking rule. ...
A: Well as much as you want me to say that you do not need to worry, I hate to say it but you are ...
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| car towing | 7/21/2009 |
Q: co worker parks behind me and she refuses to move her car when asked can I legally have her towed or ...
A: Well without knowing where you are, City or state, I have to say that you are not the property owner ...
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| Handicap space in a condominium | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My grandma lives with me in a condominium I own in Miami-Dade County, Florida [unincorporated]. She ...
A: Sounds like the guard might of made a mistake, but I would check with the office and see what the ...
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| HOA towing | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I belong to an HOA and I have a parking space but no car. Do the HOA have the right to have a car ...
A: YES They make the rules and you and your boyfriend have to follow them or be towed. Now each ...
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| private property towing in ca. | 7/21/2009 |
Q: abandon vehicle left at motel parking space does 96 hours and signs posted needed
A: Well not sure what you are asking, but if you want to know what the rules are then check out the ...
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| Towing from Private residence | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I am a Texan staying at a private residence for an extended stay of two more months. My truck is ...
A: The HOA can make all the rules and regulations of which apply to their property. I hate to say ...
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| towing | 7/20/2009 |
Q: my car stalled at a gas station i left my car there at 12:00am and got towed around 4am i called the ...
A: Well Texas tow companies have had regulation of their operations changed to the TDLR (which is the ...
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| chp towed my vehicle off freeway | 7/19/2009 |
Q: just got a 1981 corvette. had temp registration sticker in window good until end of august. car ...
A: I am not sure why if the tag is a temp one that they call it non registered, but again you are ...
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| storage fees | 7/19/2009 |
Q: My car was impounded but not seized so I'm able to get it back. The issue is who towed it said that ...
A: Well first I want to say that North Carolina is currently rewriting the rules and regulations ...
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| Towing a car on a car dolly | 7/18/2009 |
Q: Can I tow a 1994 dodge caravan behind a 16' moving truck using a car dolly without modifications to ...
A: The caravan is front wheel drive and as long as it is on the tow dolly with the front up and the ...
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| tow | 7/18/2009 |
Q: If I was parked in a private parking.. in an apartment complex, and the owner asked my car to be ...
A: Well I can not answer that as you did not mention where this happened. Each state has different laws ...
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| Towing in a HOA develpoment. | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I live in Mesa, AZ. in a community called Signal Butte Manor II that is covered under the Associated ...
A: I am sorry, but there is not much I can add or answer to this question as most all of it is related ...
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| towing expenses | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Recently my step mother was pulled over and charged with driving without a license in Santee, SC. ...
A: I really "DOUBT" that the officer told the tow truck driver what to charge but I bet that it is the ...
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| towing charges | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I live in an apartment building in mass. the building does have towing if you do not have your ...
A: Well since the permit does not seem to be the issue here, it sounds like your sons friend knows that ...
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| Towing Issue | 7/16/2009 |
Q: We live in a condo with 2 cars, but the condo gives only one reserved parking. Recently, we went on ...
A: Depending on state laws you might be stuck with the whole bill with no recourse... But the fact ...
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| towing and storage fee | 7/16/2009 |
Q: my sons car was towed and stored in washington state. it was auctioned off and now the owner of the ...
A: Your son, as the owner of the vehicle is responsible for all towing and storage fees per Washington ...
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| towing fees | 7/15/2009 |
Q: i had a problem in navarro county here in tx and i am trying to find out if there are laws about ...
A: Yes, there is the TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and regulation) web site where tow companies ...
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| Towing from garage | 7/15/2009 |
Q: There is a parking garage where I work in Arlington,Va., and there is an old truck with Oklahoma ...
A: The property owners - managers are the ones who have the authority to sign the authorization to have ...
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| Towed Moped | 7/15/2009 |
Q: My name is Michael. I live in Acworth, Georgia. (Bartow County) My father had a wreck on his moped ...
A: Well I am sorry to hear that your father had a wreck and I hope that he is doing better. Now I ...
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| Towing with a dolly. | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have a dumb question but I am going to ask anyway. I live in Monroe Mi. and want to tow a 06 ...
A: I really hate questions like this, as towing with dollies is totally different from what I really ...
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| towed vehicle | 7/13/2009 |
Q: if my car was towed from a private lot that belonged to a store that I patronized, because I visited ...
A: I guess you want a "LEGAL DEFINITION" of what a "CUSTOMER IS" and since I am not a lawyer or Judge I ...
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| Towing Fee | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My car struck a concrete barrier. I called the towing company and was told that I would be charged ...
A: WOW, is this in the Chicago or Corpus Christi area by chance ??? There are all kinds of scams which ...
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| towing of a car not wanted | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a friend who was going to fix her car for her at an aggreed cost. She had it towed ...
A: Each state has laws regarding abandoned vehicles be it on private property and how it is disposed ...
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| Redemption of Personal Items | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I recently had a friend involved in an accident who is hospitalized. At present there is an ...
A: YES, NO, and maybe. Depends on the laws of the State and if the vehicle has "A HOLD" on it, which ...
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| how to find justice | 7/13/2009 |
Q: ok, well if the towing company is not following the laws. and they have our car, what can you do, ...
A: It depends on if this was ordered towed by a police department, or by request of a private property ...
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| reimbursement & illegal towing??? | 7/12/2009 |
Q: In the 4th of July, I went to downtown LA near USC to had late dinner with my friend. I parked my ...
A: Well as many lawyers would say, SUE EVERYONE and let the judge decide. The restaurant wants the ...
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| Krispy Kreme doduts towing | 7/11/2009 |
Q: Someone else asked a similar question before and I assumed that store is the same one at The block ...
A: Well, I know that California laws - vehicle codes spell out most everything about towing from ...
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| How does my friend keep getting his car released from impound without a driver's license? | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My friends vehicle was impounded (Phoenix, AZ) because he's been cited more than once for not having ...
A: Well depending on the requirements for the police department to get a written release for the ...
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| Car ilegally towed? | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My car was parked on city street around where there was construction. It was parked at 10:30 PM on ...
A: As a general rule, the towing from the street is ordered by the police department and they will ...
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| illegal towing and lien | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My car a 1972 Mercury Cougar was towed. It was parked in the back of my complex (not an apartment, ...
A: best advise I can give is "PAY NOW, and fight in court later" Reason I say this, is that the HOA ...
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| paying rate | 7/10/2009 |
Q: my silly big headed husband wants me to find out how to go about starting a tow truck business and i ...
A: Huge loaded question here. YES experience does factor into the pay, and then so do laws where you ...
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| towing- handicap | 7/10/2009 |
Q: can a towing company pick up a vehicle from a handicap spot if it displays an expired handicap tag? ...
A: Well expired means that it is "NO LONGER LEGAL" to use that space according to many laws... And ...
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| car impounded while my father driving with suspeded license | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I live in CA and my car was impounded due to my father driving with a suspended license unbeknownst ...
A: Most likely you will have a huge battle with this issue as they will claim that "you are supposed to ...
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| collection of towing for previously owned motorcycle | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if this is a good place go ask the question but I'm a bit lost and am trying to help my ...
A: Well if DMV did not receive or log in the release of liability when it was sold it might be a bit ...
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| reimbursement & illegal towing??? | 7/9/2009 |
Q: In the 4th of July, I went to downtown LA near USC to had late dinner with my friend. I parked my ...
A: Well first off I have to say that "mistakes happen as the security guy is human and can make a ...
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| 86 fiero gt towed even with NEW tabs/insurance! | 7/9/2009 |
Q: The apartment complex is garfield commons, located in CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN. My vehicle is one ...
A: Brian, I really detect a bit of hatred in this question and I see that a lot of it is directed at ...
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| towing issue | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I called tow truck because my truck wouldn't start. Before tow showed i figured for kicks id try to ...
A: In many cases tow companies to bill for the time involved in responding to the call. If they ...
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| apartment complex towed truck | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I registered my vehicle online on 6/30. I received my stickers yesterday 7/6. My apartment complex ...
A: In some areas property owners are prohibited from towing vehicles for expired registration - TAGS ...
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| Private Property - Residence - towing in Louisville, Ky | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I work for Americorps for a community center in a low income apartment complex (not section 8). I ...
A: Well, I really hate questions from Kentucky as I can not really find any information on the laws of ...
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| Towing Regulations | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a vehicle that has been towed and the lien holder is requesting that a condition report or ...
A: Well this kind of depends on a few things. First of all it sounds to me at least as if this ...
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| Thinking if buying a tow company | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of purchasing a tow truck company in Edmonton Alberta ( Canada). Would you be ...
A: Well talk about a loaded question here. First of all, do you have any experience in the towing ...
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| Towing a BMW 328i | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Can a BMW be towed from the front? My friend did this by using a chain attached to his truck and ...
A: As much as I hate to say it, but the "redneck tow truck" (pickup and chain) did cause the damage to ...
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| BIG TOW TRUCK | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A QUESTION. MY NEIGHBOR HAS A TOWING TRANSPORTAION BUISNESS. HE HAS A BIG FORD DULEY DISEL ...
A: Without knowing what City and State you are in, there is no way for me to help you with "CODE ...
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| minivan towed | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Lansing,IL. police sent me notice that i received on 6-11-09 that my van will be towed & that i have ...
A: it all depends on how the laws in Lansing are set up. In some locations the police have to order the ...
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| towed vehicle | 7/6/2009 |
Q: if my car was towed from a private lot that belonged to a store that I patronized, because I visited ...
A: Well lets see, you parked at a store (making it Dollar General for sake of discussion) in there ...
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| Motor Clubs: Working with AAA, etc. | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Do you work with any motor clubs? I NEED SOME REAL ANSWERS! if you would like to offer them. I ...
A: Well I work for a tow company who contracts out to provide services to several motor clubs and break ...
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| Towed illegally | 7/5/2009 |
Q: We are commercial business owners who lease our professional premises. Our lease provides us for 2 ...
A: Well from what I see here, the parking lot is "patrol - cruised" to find violations. And it appears ...
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| police tow | 7/4/2009 |
Q: is it right for police to tow a car with no prof of insurance on private premesis
A: really hard to answer this question as it is to general in scope. But a very basic answer is YES ...
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| Towing a WaveBlaster that is not mine anymore.... | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I live in Seattle, Washington I had a guy work on a new deck for me. I found him on Craigslist and ...
A: Wow complicated issue here. I would suggest that you check with DMV and see if they have recorded ...
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| Towing advise for Mercury Grand Marquis | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I have a '99 Grand Marquis, which I believe can tow around 2,000 pounds. However, I will be driving ...
A: I do not really understand if you are towing something or not in this question... But just driving ...
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| Illegal tow | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I'm in CA and work for the U.S. Census Bureau, i talked to the property manager about doing some ...
A: Well let me get this straight. You parked after asking if you could park and it took longer than you ...
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| My Apt Complex towing my vehicle | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I had my car parked in my designated car port at my apartment complex for about a month. The car is ...
A: Well it does sound to me as if the vehicle fits the "abandoned vehicle" description. It's not a ...
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| 2001 Nissan Frontier | 7/1/2009 |
Q: my 2001 nissan frontier {auto,3.3 v-6} recently broke down 200 miles from my hometown of Memphis,TN. ...
A: It sounds like your attempt to save some money and do it yourself with the tow dolly, managed to ...
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| towing with a ford explorer | 6/30/2009 |
Q: How dangerous is it to tow a small trailer with a ford explorer
A: How dangerous is it to "DRIVE A FORD EXPLORER" They have issues within themselves, defective ...
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| Towing & collections | 6/29/2009 |
Q: My little truck was towed some months ago while I was out of town. (towed in San Francisco CA) There ...
A: So if I understand this question you basically had the "out of sight out of mind" attitude.. Now as ...
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| towing miles | 6/29/2009 |
Q: my car was towed 13 miles to there storage place and i was told that my car could only be towed 10 ...
A: What ??? WHERE ???? I am guessing that you are talking about California laws regarding towing. ...
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| Starting a towing business | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I am looking to start a towing business, and would appreciate any info you can provide me with such ...
A: First of all, insurance costs will be based on your driving record, the value of the truck, what ...
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| adequate signs | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I was recently towed from a empty parking lot (estimated 40 spaces)located between a business and an ...
A: Robert, I am glad you answered back and had the questions about my comments on the "Business being ...
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| Parking in Fire Lane | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I live in Portland Oregon. I parked along the curb (designated parking area) in my apartment ...
A: Ah, my hometown. I was born and raised there. Fire lanes are one of those wonderful issues which ...
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| Time spent fee | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I called a company to have a 32,000 pound straight truck winched from a muddy driveway. My crew ...
A: Well I run a heavy duty tow truck and do recoveries (winch outs) like this all the time. As a ...
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| adequate signs | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I was recently towed from a empty parking lot (estimated 40 spaces)located between a business and an ...
A: Well I guess that I will have to guess where this happened since you left the most important part of ...
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| illegal towing | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I parked my truck after it wouldn't start at the back of a big discount chain in Georgia out of ...
A: Well I am sure that you know that "VERBAL" does not really mean anything and it's real easy to hide ...
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| Towing with a 2005 Jeep Cheroke Laredo | 6/24/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cheroke Laredo with a 4.7l V8. From what we can see from ...
A: Well this is kind of an area where I do not like answering questions as it is RV oriented. But I ...
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| towing fee | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I had my car impounded for 30 days for driving on an expired driver licence. the car is being held ...
A: Well, I am not sure where you are, but the rates sound like it is in California... The towing fee ...
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| My car was wrongfully towed | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I park in the spot next to mine by accident at 8:30 p.m.. this is the first time I have done this ...
A: Well being it is a mistake, I really hate to say this but it sounds like you are out the money... ...
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| car was towed NV | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I was pulled over and arrested, but where i had parked my car was at a high rise condo / tennis ...
A: Well as a general rule, signs have to be posted at the entrances to the property and have to be of ...
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| car towed from public parking lot | 6/22/2009 |
Q: my brother in law went into a restaurant to eat with a friend while they were inside his car was ...
A: Well first of all, I do have to say that your brother in law "HAD A GREAT LEGAL CASE" of illegal ...
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| Tow Drivers age | 6/22/2009 |
Q: First i would like to thank you for helping all the people like me.I Live in Virginia and i just ...
A: I have been trying to follow all the BTRO rules which are supposed to be taking effect and I know ...
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| 98 Subaru Forester damaged when towed | 6/21/2009 |
Q: My AWD Forester was towed with a front end dolly leaving the rear tires on the road. The tower ...
A: Well I really have no idea of what could be causing the issues, other then it sounds like the AWD is ...
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| Towing Unregistered Car in Miami, FL | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have been living in the same apartment complex since August of 2008 for college. Parking is ...
A: Well I have to say that it looks like it would be all on you. I am not sure what state the vehicle ...
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| Towing Issues | 6/21/2009 |
Q: Are there any special tags for towing an unregistered/no tag vechile in Baltimore, Maryland? Please ...
A: I am lost as to what you are really asking... If you are asking if an unregistered - no tag vehicle ...
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| Not Posted as Private Property in Ca | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I know you reference the ca dmv web site for questions regarding CA V.C. 22658 but i have questions ...
A: Well I hate to say this but most of the issues are a civil matter, as the vehicle was towed from ...
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| Damage to factory spoiler from towing. | 6/19/2009 |
Q: My 2000 Sebring was towed the other night for suspended liscense.... It recieved some damage to the ...
A: Well I have to question a few issues here, and also state a few things. First of all, if there were ...
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| towing of car w/handicap placard | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have a handicap placard because I have MS. I live in Los Angeles County in CA. My car was towed ...
A: Well if you do a lot of traveling and driving then you do need to keep up on the laws of the states ...
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| Tow damage via Repo | 6/18/2009 |
Q: My SUV, a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was repo'd and I guess the term is rear towed, back up, front ...
A: Best place online to find towing information is at www.towspec.com Its where I look up a lot of ...
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| Towed from a handicapped space | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I parked in my residence parking lot; I live in Houston, Texas.I have a handicaaped sticker but I am ...
A: Well, as I have been following the laws and changes in Texas, I have heard both sides of the ...
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| Towing in NH | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have a car that I use on the weekends right now. I take the bus to work to be 'green' and living ...
A: Well, this is one of those weird gray areas of laws and towing issues. First of all, there are ...
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| towing from city street | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Is it legal for a management company of an association to have a vehicle towed from a city street? I ...
A: Well in some cases the property is Private property but with agreements for the city to maintain the ...
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| Interstate towing | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a tow business in Idaho. Basic light & medium duty towing from point A to point B, no ...
A: Karen, from what you describe of your operation it sounds like you are an "INTRASTATE OPERATION" in ...
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| COMMERCIAL VEHICLE | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Sir,I have a Nissan Armada Vehicle registered as a family vehicle not a commercial.I have an ...
A: Well I have to say that from what you mention in the question, I believe that the tow was legal from ...
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| Towing from private property | 6/15/2009 |
Q: My daughter's car was parked in the lot at a bar where she and her friends were meeting. They ...
A: http://www.puco.ohio.gov/Puco/IndustryTopics/Topic.cfm?id=4520 That link should be a good starting ...
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| Exp. Lic. Vehicle in street | 6/13/2009 |
Q: We park our van on the street in front of our house. The registration expired a couple weeks ago and ...
A: Well if they do not see the vehicle then it is hard to tow it. As to the ticket, well you do have ...
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| Bandit Tow Truck Operators | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to find out where I can find the laws for my county as it pertains to tow truck ...
A: Well this will be such an answer to a question which really can get into big issues... FIRST OF ...
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| Clean up and towing | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I work for a freight company in Indianapolis,Indiana and was wondering how to get involved in ...
A: Well over the years, I have used temp services for that, along with a list of people which we keep ...
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| How do I tow a 2002 4 wheel drive jeep liberty | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I am moving from Md to Az. I nbeed to tow my jeep behind my pick up what is the best way to do this ...
A: In so much as I can understand your concern about the $900.00 for the trailer, I would go with the ...
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| Dolly Towing | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Can I tow my 2006 Mustang Convertible backwards on a tow dolly? This is after I check the front ...
A: Do not trust just the steering wheel lock assembly..Its not that strong.. Yes you can wrap the seat ...
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| unregistered car towed | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Here is the situation. I was traveling for a month and during this period my plates expired. Once I ...
A: Well its hard to say if you can win, since the "actual physical" plate was expired and if I read the ...
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| Dolly Towing | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Can I tow my 2006 Mustang Convertible backwards on a tow dolly? This is after I check the front ...
A: While I try to avoid answering RV type questions and such, it sounds like you understand what needs ...
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| Damaged body kit | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My 1998 Camaro was parked on the street in front of my house. It had an incomplete registration and ...
A: Well since you mentioned the "180" form, I am guessing that you are in California... Yes in some ...
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| Posting private property for no parking | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I live in oregon outside of citylimits in Linn county and have a business that I would like to post ...
A: Most tow companies will be able to post the signs and such which meet the state requirements for tow ...
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| car towed | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Naples, florida. Towing company says that my car was parked at the guest parquing for 4 days and all ...
A: Well you are correct that a "written log" can be bad or falsified but it also works great... But ...
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| street tow-away zone signs | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I live in Honolulu, HI and parked on Dole St. There are signs posted along some parts of the street ...
A: I have terrible times finding out information on Hawaiian towing laws and as such I can not find ...
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| realse the car from tow company | 6/6/2009 |
Q: tow company tow my car at little rock arkansas ...
A: Well, one factor which might affect this issue is if the vehicle was towed by order of the police ...
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| front bumper cracked durring towing | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have AAA roadside, and I needed to be towed off the freeway. I called AAA and told them that my ...
A: Well, speaking as a tow truck driver who used to do a lot of AAA calls over the years, I have to say ...
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| Towing Laws!! | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Can you please explain to me exactly when a towing company can charge you for a storage fee in Oxon ...
A: As a general rule, anytime that a vehicle enters the storage yard and is unhooked from the tow ...
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| regulations on taking inventory of towed vehicle | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My husband's car was recently towed from an apt complex which was private property because it had ...
A: Well I am sorry for your loss, and I am sure its not a good thing to discuss here... But Louisiana ...
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| Towing | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I imagine this was legal but still some states vary in laws. My car was towed from Pearlridge mall, ...
A: Well you are right, each state has different laws and regulations regarding towing vehicles from ...
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| Truck Towed from Condo Complex | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My truck was towed this morning from my complex (Pomona, California). My truck has never been towed ...
A: I really have no answer to this question as to if you have a case to get your money back... You ...
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| Towed | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My car was towed this weekend. I had parked front in with emergency brake on. On my way home an ...
A: Well its really hard to answer this question, specially in the "what if" issue regarding towing... ...
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| Car towed from freeway | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Is there a law or anything that says how long a vehicle can stay on the side of a freeway in San ...
A: This is a gray area for answering questions as I agree with the state's answers on towing vehicles ...
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| Towed last night | 5/31/2009 |
Q: Towed last night. Lexington, Kentucky by Winchester Towing at China Hut. The sign was hidden by a ...
A: Lexington Kentucky has some regulations on impounding from private property and the link I have to ...
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| Vehicle Immobilization | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I live in Bethesda, MD and was recently booted as an alternative to towing. It was actually more ...
A: in most places it is legal and not widely used. Reason is that it tends to still have the issue of ...
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| Removal of vehicle without notice | 5/30/2009 |
Q: California is what state I am referenceing. May 2008 a vehicle was towed from my sister in laws ...
A: Well I am not sure about this question as it gets into the legal ends of the "ownership" of the ...
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| condominium parking | 5/30/2009 |
Q: My wife and I have been unable to pay for our condo nor the condo maintenance since we've been ...
A: I would say that based on my limited legal knowledge of Condo purchase - maintenance contracts that ...
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| Towing recovery of sold vehicle | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I had sold my beautiful car to a friend bout 1.5 yr's ago and he then sold it to another party ...
A: Well I imagine that if you could get the title to the vehicle you can redeem the vehicle after you ...
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| my car was towed from apartment | 5/28/2009 |
Q: i parked my car in an apartment complex in the Sacramento around 8 at night. when i went out to ...
A: "also i didn't realized at that time but they had post in the gate warning for unauthorized parking. ...
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| Towing my truck off my property! | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I am a developer in Carmel Indiana. In one of my developments I keep a 1984 C60 dump truck on the ...
A: Well this question I have read a few times and I am with you, as someone had to misrepresent ...
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| half owner of car other half not paying | 5/28/2009 |
Q: state of kentucky. a friend was down on their luck and needed a car. i cosigned on the loan. both ...
A: Well I am not a lawyer, but I would check with one about the legalities of taking the vehicle since ...
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| Starting my own company. | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to open a small towing company with 1 truck. I am wondering how much it is going to cost ...
A: Pablo, I am going to give a few general answers here and do not take it the wrong way, but your ...
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| requesting a photo from a towing company | 5/26/2009 |
Q: My Jeep was towed from a apartment complex parking lot. I was parked on the edge of a curb, the ...
A: Well I tried to find specific information on Arizona laws where the tow company is "REQUIRED" to ...
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| Towing company - owner auth to move car | 5/26/2009 |
Q: Car wrecked on 4/23. Police called G. Towing Co. to move to their location. I made claim with A. ...
A: Ah, good old legal questions which I hate trying to answer. It sounds as if G did not really want ...
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| towing | 5/25/2009 |
Q: i was parked in apt. complex in pasadena,texas (harris county)there was no posted sign on the actual ...
A: YES, NO, MAYBE is the answer here... Texas is changing the rules about towing vehicles from private ...
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| Broke down on freeway and now missing | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My car is registered in Idaho, but while driving on freeway in Phoenix, Az I had car trouble and had ...
A: Well, I hate to say this, but it might not have been towed by the police department... I would do ...
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| tow package | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of selecting another Chrysler Ltd mini-van - my current one has the tow package ...
A: This is not really my expertise area, but the "heavy duty tow package" will have additional ...
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| storage | 5/23/2009 |
Q: can a wrecker service who has a storage facility available take your car to thier house and keep it ...
A: I really wish I could provide a solid answer to this, but I have to say that at times over the years ...
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| towing a ford f100 | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 79 ford f100 thats 2 wheel drive regular cab pickup which weighs about 4000lbs...maybe ...
A: I wish I could provide a solid answer on this, but basic rule of thumb is not to tow anything which ...
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| stolen car | 5/22/2009 |
Q: my car was stolen from my yard about 1 month ago it was i received a call from the police saying it ...
A: Well it mainly is a company policy which you might be dealing with in regards to the storage fees ...
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| towing | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have a full size 86 f250, with a 4 inch body lift and 36 inch tires on it, I have small trailor ...
A: this is what I found on the State of Oregon website... *********** 1) Do trailers need lights if ...
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| Towing someone in front of my driveway | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I live in newark, nj near the corner of the street. The corner is a public bus stop which means no ...
A: The fact that it is a public street means that you are a homeowner can not call and have vehicles ...
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| Vehicle Towed from the Mall | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I went to the mall today for lunch. I parked and went in. I ordered my food and sat down to eat it. ...
A: Well California laws are great and very accurate but there are times and places where signs are not ...
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| Permit doesn't fit mirror | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I work in a building (in Ohio) where one of people who works maintenance seems to have a grudge ...
A: Well, it does seem a bit nit picky as to having it on the mirror verses the dash but there are ...
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| Can i sell my police impounded car? | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I live in Romulus MI and my car got towed for improper plates ( i have the original plate it is ...
A: I really do not have an answer for this question as it would be hard to really sell it and then let ...
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| Towing my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Good Morning, I need to tow my Jeep because it has broke down, but I wanted to know what is the ...
A: well generally the tow company will send the correct truck to do the job, but yes a flatbed is more ...
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| Towing 2 wheel drive auto vehicle backward | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Can I pull my 2003 mercury mountaineer 2 wheel drive automatic backward on a tow dolly? If so, what ...
A: Way to many variables in this question to answer it properly... Yes, backwards is the best method, ...
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| Las Vegas Fire Lane Towing | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I live in an apartment complex in Las Vegas, NV witch is all marked fire lanes. I was working my ...
A: Well it sounds like the tow truck driver who lives in the complex does not want to "pee in his pool" ...
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| towing a '97 4runner on car dolly | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Can we tow our automatic '97 4X4 4runner on our car dolly with the rear wheels on the dolly, ...
A: I tend not to answer questions like this, as its real hard to answer them effectually... But rear ...
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| Towed while out of country | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I left town May 8 (Baltimore, MD) suddenly due to the serious illness of my Mother in England. She ...
A: Well I am going to bet that if you did not redeem the vehicle that it would be sold and the city ...
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| Notice to Owner to Tow Car | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I live in Newport Beach, California. I have read the DMV website for CA and cannot find my answer. ...
A: Well the issue tends to get complicated with the "home owners association" involved. Those great ...
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| wrongful towing | 5/17/2009 |
Q: SAN DIEGO, CA: I parked on the street in Little Italy in San Diego on a Friday night in a space ...
A: Well as I see this question in its different locations all the time, I have to say that it sounds ...
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| where's my car?? | 5/17/2009 |
Q: How do I find out where my car was towed to? I live in Tehachpi, ca.
A: Well best answer is to call the local police department if it was in the city... If it was out of ...
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| Lien sale, retrieving personal property | 5/16/2009 |
Q: If this question goes to Richard, you should know it is a continuation of a previous thread ...
A: Tim, I am sorry that it appears you ran into one of the "black sheep" of towers who are out there... ...
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| Mass towings | 5/16/2009 |
Q: This happened in Jefferson County, CO. I was at work today when I got a call from my friend to run ...
A: Well I have to say that at least you got out lucky without being towed... Now it does get a bit ...
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| police towed my car | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Lyndhurst, NJ I live in apartment complex. I have my own off-street parking space but recently I ...
A: according to what I find about parking regulations in your town, there are several rules and types ...
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| Phoenix tow - Illegally parked | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Phoenix, AZ City-operated street Police ordered tow I parked in front of a friend's residential ...
A: Well I have to say, that if they just ticketed vehicles and left them in place it kind of defeats ...
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| finances required | 4/30/2009 |
Q: How much money is REQUIRED for us to personally have by the transportation authority (or whoever) in ...
A: I know that this is a huge web site to point you to, but it covers all aspects of transportation in ...
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| Retrieval of personal property from van | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I can't afford to bail out my van, so I accept the loss. But the contents are of importance to me. ...
A: I would say that it sounds like the "tow company policy" is what you are encountering... I do not ...
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| motorcycle towing | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I dropped my heavy motorcycle on a small road in north west New Jersey. At the police suggestion a ...
A: A few issues come into play with this issue... First of all, AAA is a "motorist Emergency Roadside ...
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| Question about having vehicle towed from property | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Im a resident of Birmingham, Alabama. I recently evicted a renter from my house who had been ...
A: check with one of the companies up there like ABC or Weil and see what they say. You might have ...
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| Towing with a dolly | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 1998 Ford Econoline Club Wagon with a frame hitch (U-Haul). I need to tow a 1987 Corvette ...
A: You are correct in the fact that many vehicles are "dollied" backwards... Now I know that U-Haul ...
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| Re: Potential Damage to 2007-2008 VW Touareg | 4/27/2009 |
Q: A newer VW Touareg was towed by a San Diego California AAA service provider recently for an ...
A: Well, you are correct that the book says "flatbed recommended" but there are a lot of times and even ...
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| towing | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Recently I was in an accident, my truck was towed by a flatbed. The bumper was bent into the tire so ...
A: I doubt it unless the vehicle just had the bumper pulled out of the tire... Was it repaired at a ...
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| Towed away right before me | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I walked outside last night to find two guys who said they were towing my car because it didn't have ...
A: well it sounds like the tow company has permission to "patrol tow" which in many areas is legal, ...
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| Redeem towed car | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My sons car has been towed in Tampa, FL from an apartment complex. Since his car is registered in my ...
A: Well this issue is very common which kids driving either vehicles owned by parents or others ...
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| Towed in Virginia at a Marriott | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I am a frequent guest (Platinum member (not that it means anything anymore)) at a local Marriott in ...
A: As far as I know, disputing charges on credit cards have rules and regulations which have to be ...
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| illegal towing | 4/22/2009 |
Q: my question is this, yesterday my vehicle was parked at a friends townhouse directly in front of her ...
A: That answer is TRUE and FALSE... It depends on where you are as each State and even Cities have ...
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| Towing co. | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Ok, my friend won a case in small claims court in Florida, the settlement is a little over 5,0000.00 ...
A: Sorry for the delay but its been busy here at work and I have no time to do these it seems.. As to ...
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| People parking in front of my garage | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I live in Newark NJ I live in my own house that has a garage. But for some reason almost every ...
A: If I read your question correctly, the issue is with vehicles blocking your driveway. This is on a ...
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| Towing & Theft | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My car blew a flat and also a tire rode-end broke off. My car (1998 Range Rover) was immobile. I ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering its been busy at work lately.. If I am reading this right, you ...
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| Financed car total loss | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Three years ago, I got a financed car to my wife. We got separated however I keep doing the car ...
A: Well if the bank still has an interest in the vehicle (you owe money so they do) and you have no ...
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| What documents are needed for a towing company to salvage a vehicle | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My 18 year old sons car was towed from a accident scene. He was killed in the accident. Within 5 ...
A: I would still investigate the laws of your state regarding disposing of the vehicle legally. I doubt ...
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| Towed in Virginia at a Marriott | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am a frequent guest (Platinum member (not that it means anything anymore)) at a local Marriott in ...
A: Well, I have to say that this issue is one were there are a few "KEY POINTS" which affect the issue. ...
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| illegal tow | 4/16/2009 |
Q: At 9:15 am in Tempe AZ our landlord tagged are truck for tow stating it was in operable(untrue it ...
A: You always have the right to go to small claims court and have a judge decide if it was towed ...
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| illegal tow? | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My vehicle was towed from my apartment complex for having expired vehicle registration tags. The ...
A: Well in all the classes I have taken covering towing and towing issues, this kind of issue comes up. ...
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| charges | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Rich: what is the standard fee for tow and recovery mileage charges? NYS. I've read the motor ...
A: Well that is all different as each company does what it thinks is "fair market value" for it's ...
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| charges | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Rich: what is the standard fee for tow and recovery mileage charges? NYS. I've read the motor ...
A: Debbie, this is such a loaded question that it defies answer.... Unless there is a "contract" ...
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| Towing for cleanup | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I live in an apartment complex in Branford, Connecticut. The management put out a 2 & 3 day notice ...
A: Wow, talk about funny timing, I just quoted a trucking company on towing a truck back to Alabama ...
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| Towing fees | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I am an Indiana resident. We just had a trailer towed by the Police dept. The tow yard is only open ...
A: Yes they can charge for storage as long as the vehicle is in the yard... Now generally, the tow ...
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| questions on towing | 4/14/2009 |
Q: 1. In michigan what are the consumers rights when they have been towed for example if i wanted to ...
A: Well I tried to research Michigan laws and I find a few different rules and stuff like that... ...
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| towing rear wheel drive vehicle | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Is it safe to tow a rear wheel drive vehicle backwards, the rear wheels on a tow dolly? Is there a ...
A: This is out of my area of expertise to an extent since its an RV issue, but yes you can tow the ...
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| state towing laws | 4/13/2009 |
Q: i got pulled over and got a ticket for no insurance, expired 3 day drivers license and something ...
A: Since I do not know what State you are in, I can not really say what the laws are... But state law ...
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| will my car get towed if I took it already? | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Im jimmy and I live in MN, st.paul. I parked my car at my brothers apartments parking lot. According ...
A: Well I can not actually speak for the management or the tow company but a lot of vehicles get ...
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| charging for towing and storage | 4/12/2009 |
Q: We sold a car on Thursday night, the next day no one could go to DMV to file the release of ...
A: Well California law does say that the registered owner of record is responsible for towing and ...
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| tow bar towing | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a 2000 crown vic in oregon and am going to tow it to louisiana. I will be ...
A: Well, this question is kind of out of my area of expertise, but I want to point out something... ...
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| towing for expired tags | 4/10/2009 |
Q: They towed my car and I was parked on the street of an apartment complex (no parking structure in ...
A: Its strange that DMV will not issue a permit if you have paid the fees to get the tags, but then ...
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| insurance paying tow bills | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I own a towing company in Washington state and recently I have had to insurance company's refuse to ...
A: Many years ago, the executive director of the Washington Tow Truck Association, Art Langley ( also a ...
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| front or back towing | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 Cadillac CTS. Can this car be towed from both the front and the back?
A: I am not sure what you are asking here... Any vehicle can be towed by a tow truck be it a wheel ...
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| 20inch tires | 4/8/2009 |
Q: should you stay away from using a wheel lift on 20"tires a freind says no that the force used to ...
A: While this "theory" sounds logical, it would require the same amount of pressure on the rims as if ...
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| gvw us gvcw | 4/8/2009 |
Q: i have a ford f450, the listed gvw is 16000, when in tow my gvcw is 20000, if stoped im 4000 over my ...
A: This gets into areas which are not really my expertise, but again it is what I deal with all the ...
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| Towing trespassing cars from private property | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I own a condo in Baltimore with two deeded parking spots. There is no question which spots belong ...
A: I understand your problem and while you want to do something to "teach the neighbors", I highly ...
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| towing from my apt | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have lived in my apt for 1 yr, I rented out a carport and paid in advance. Last night I parked in ...
A: YES If you registered the vehicle and were issued a permit - Tag and it was not visible, then it ...
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| Car towed from colsed business lot | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I've moved to Glen Burnie, MD. from Pa. last month. The parking lot was full at a nightclub I went ...
A: Interesting question here, and I want to say that Maryland towing laws are very hard to find ...
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| Parking ticket vs. towing | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I got a parking ticket in Hollywood over the weekend and the ticket officer threatened me that I ...
A: This is the best answer I can find from doing a search on the question topic... ...
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| Storage Stuff | 4/6/2009 |
Q: What is the maximum amount of days we can charge for storage on a vehicle.
A: Talk about a loaded question...Where this is would be a huge factor. This depends on state laws in ...
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| stolen car removal damaged my land | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have 5 acres, a stolen car was dumped off a cliff onto the back part of my property which is a ...
A: yes most definitely talk to the vehicles insurance company about "environmental restoration" of the ...
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| Towing from Rhode Island to Florida | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 07 Siena Van with tow package I want to tow my 06 Mazda Miata 6 speed to Florida I need to ...
A: This is not my area of expertise, but check with U-Haul. They have a great website full of ...
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| AAA vs. CHP tow | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My car broke down on the 210 Freeway in Pasadena, Calif. with a broken cell phone during evening ...
A: Well in 99% of the cases, a "law enforcement ordered tow" will beat a request for other towing ...
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| Illegal Tow? | 4/3/2009 |
Q: My roommate had his car towed from in front of our house the other night. This is Montgomery ...
A: If your friend believes he was towed "illegally" or not, the act of calling the police department ...
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| Unauthorized towing | 4/3/2009 |
Q: A friend was rear ended in an accident, the Maryland State police responded to the seen, a tow truck ...
A: Well, there are a few issues here which can affect the answer, but they tend to get complicated at ...
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| WRECKER BED | 4/3/2009 |
Q: HEY HOW R U QUICK QUESTION BE 21 FOOT JERR-DAN FLAT BED WON'T GO FORWARD PTO IS OK WHEEL LIFT AND ...
A: Well not real sure, but I think that their might be a check valve in there somewhere.. The most ...
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| towing | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I live in Georgia and was visiting a friend in Baltimore City at her apartment complex. I was towed ...
A: I really hate questions in Baltimore as I have a huge problem finding answers to them... For some ...
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| Towing from Public Streets | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have a question about parking on public streets. I work for a company that has a parking lot for ...
A: Well since I am not very good with my Crystal Ball this week, I really do not know where this is ...
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| towing | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I was pulled over a week ago and my car was towed away.. Can a tow company hold your personal ...
A: it depends on the state laws where you are at, and since you did not say the state it happened in I ...
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| Towing Issues | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I am planning a moving trip to San Antonio, Texas May 1st and I would like to pull my vehicle ...
A: I am sorry about Penske and Uhaul saying you can not tow your vehicle behind the truck. I know that ...
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| towing on a car dolly | 3/30/2009 |
Q: Can I tow a 1991 ford f150 truck on a car dolly behind a 24ft moving truck(ryder) without causing ...
A: Well this is really out of my area of expertise, but I would believe that the Pickup is to heavy for ...
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| Question on patrol towing in CA Alameda country | 3/30/2009 |
Q: Some towing company always patrol towing inside my community, but this company was not the one our ...
A: Well the community "MANAGEMENT" needs to know about this, so that they can take care of it. Now the ...
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| Towing my Torrent | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 2006 Pontiac Torrent that I want to tow behind my motorhome. Can it be towed with all 4 ...
A: while "DINGY" towing is not my area of expertise, I would be more inclined to use a tow dolly and ...
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| On duty driving HRs | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what is the correct answer for a tow truck driver and the hrs they can drive. My ...
A: OH JOY, this question comes up again. Tow truck drivers do have so many variations of how they ...
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| car towed after crash | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I drove my car into a ditch and hit a tree. It was caused by snowy roads. It was on private ...
A: Well first of all you admit you had an accident when you hit the tree. That is property damage. ...
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| Crumy Krispy Kreme | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I parked in the krispy Kreme parking lot that said for customers only. I ate breakfast at the ...
A: Well you mentioned that you "were a customer" at one point and then left the property to go to the ...
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| Questionable Fire Lane | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I was recently towed in a gated neighborhood in California. I was in a fire lane. What constitutes a ...
A: Sorry to hear you got towed for a firelane violation. Below are the links to the towing rules and ...
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| Towing policies/safeguards | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I drove my husbands vehicle to the park yesterday. I recently had a child and my 2 year old was ...
A: Well I really would like to help answer this question, but not sure where you are... You mention ...
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| Trailer Question | 3/26/2009 |
Q: We bought a homemade trailer that apparently used to be a boat trailer, now with wooden floor and ...
A: Its not really my area of expertise, but with homemade trailers so many things come into play... ...
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| towing toyota tercel; front wheel drive | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 91 toyota tercel. The tow truck driver towed it with the front wheels on the ground. The ...
A: well it should off been towed with the front wheels lifted or it can be towed with the rear end ...
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| towed to wrong locations | 3/25/2009 |
Q: We requested that a car be towed to a specific dealership at a certain location 7 miles from where ...
A: From what I understand the Nevada Transportation Authority regulates - licenses and controls the ...
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| towing | 3/24/2009 |
Q: how long do they have to keep your car before auctioning it off to the public? what if your car got ...
A: Well this question is one that I can not answer with specific answers... It sounds as if what ...
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| car towed for alarm was going off | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I read your other article about the same instance where a car got towed for there alarm was going ...
A: Well if you heard the alarm once in 6 years then you most likely knew you had an alarm. Now as to ...
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| Nonconsentual tow, not police authorized | 3/22/2009 |
Q: My son's car went off the road into a persons yard, the yard was very swampy so a extrication/tow ...
A: There is a very fine line in calls like this one there. First of all I want to say that AAA ...
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| Was this a legal tow | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My husband was visiting an auto shop a friend of his rents in a 'complex' in Denver, Colorado. He ...
A: Wow, this is interesting... First of all the Colorado PUC office does regulate the tow companies ...
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| Car towed in apartment complex | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I read another similar question, so I do apologize if you've answered it a million times. My friend ...
A: Well from what you describe to me the parking area is most likely a carport style area separate from ...
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| Towing of Commercial Vehicle | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My husbands work vehicle was towed from our community (visitor parking section) but the proper pass ...
A: Well this sounds like one of the locations where the tow trucks do "patrol - cruise" the lots ...
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| towing numbers | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have towing company in IL with one tow truck(small one car tow truck which can pull only one car). ...
A: You would need DOT numbers as you are "for hire"... MC numbers are also required and I am not sure ...
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| broken frame?? | 3/19/2009 |
Q: The mobile home community where I live had my car towed for expired plates. (only two weeks expired ...
A: Well I seriously doubt that towing the vehicle "broke the frame" There are all kinds of things ...
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| illegal towing? | 3/19/2009 |
Q: This happened on a apartment(Commercial, not city property) bldg lot in Baltimore city. Car was ...
A: Well part of this question you have answered already yourself. " I always assumed it was wrong to ...
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| Stranded | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Here's the story to my question. This past sunday my boyfriend and I got stuck in a creek and a ...
A: Wow what a problem... First of all I do want to say that when the police called for the tow truck, ...
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| tire chalking in a private driveway? | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have recently discovered someone is chalking the tires of my vehicle in my driveway. (camphill ...
A: Well other than guessing at a few things, its real hard to say what is happening... Maybe the City ...
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| Who is responsible for securing vehicle. | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I was approached by an officer responding to a call at a business in NC who told me that my tag was ...
A: Well as a tow truck driver, I am going to point out that even locked vehicles can be towed, but it ...
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| Chevy Malibu towed | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I had to have my Malibu towed 3 times over the last month due to mechanical problems. The first 2 ...
A: The issue of using "one chain only" to secure the vehicle on the flatbed (that is most likely what ...
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| dual wheels | 3/17/2009 |
Q: Is there a difference in the towing capacity between dual and single wheel trucks of the same ...
A: in basic terms, each tire has a "rating" of what it can carry weight wise. It is marked on the sides ...
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| tow truck driver | 3/17/2009 |
Q: how many hours can a tow truck driver work before he has a day off i have a friend that works for a ...
A: Well this loaded question is one which I will have a hard time answering as it depends on a few ...
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| Who is responsible for securing vehicle. | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I was approached by an officer responding to a call at a business in NC who told me that my tag was ...
A: Sorry to hear about the vehicle being towed. This sounds a bit strange as it seems that no one ...
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| My car yanked in my driveway to get to vehicle in front of it | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I live in Texas. At 3:00 I was awakened by commotion in my driveway. When I went outside I found a ...
A: I have been trying to find and understand the Texas laws on repos which is not really my area of ...
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| Towing a Kia Rio | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I am towing a 2005 Kia Rio automatic behind a sixteen foot moving truck. I have the option to rent ...
A: Well first of all be careful and remember that the moving truck is a lot bigger than any vehicle you ...
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| How can I tow my 05 Silverado | 3/3/2009 |
Q: My questions is I have bought a 2005 Silverado 4X4 Z71 in Louisville KY and have to get it to our ...
A: as long as it is in 2 wheel drive, and you are able to load it on the dolly backwards (rear drive ...
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| Tow from Condo Complex | 3/2/2009 |
Q: My car was recently towed from the San Diego County, California, condo complex I live in due to ...
A: Warning notices are more of a courtesy than a requirement... California laws regarding towing from ...
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| CA - Vehicle towed illegally from private property? | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Good Morning and thank you for your time. Sat (2/28/09) at 5:00 pm needed gas. After filling ...
A: Well California has many laws which regulate towing vehicles from private property and as such in ...
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| Towing from Burger King, sign issues | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I was towed last night from the private lot of a Burger King in Newark, Delaware. Their sign says ...
A: I am not really going to go into this issue as it sounds like you are splitting hairs here on ...
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| is it legal? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: 2005 Truck was towed on Nov 21,2008 by police request. Truck was sold to my Father and title was ...
A: WHERE DID THIS HAPPEN... That important information is lacking and makes it hard to really answer ...
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| removing car in ditch in snow bank | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My car was burried in snow in ditch.When the car got pulled out the lower A frame or control arm ...
A: well placing blame on the tow company on my part is hard to do, as I was not there and do not know ...
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| how long to get a lost title | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Richard- I'm in Florida and on 12/10/08 I bought a $500. truck from a local tow co. and they told me ...
A: Do you have the vehicle in your possession now ??? The lack of paperwork can bite you in the behind ...
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| lein sale statue | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a vehicle in my impound facility in fort worth texas we picked it up in mansfield at the ...
A: I would suggest that you check with the Texas Tow association and see what they suggest as to filing ...
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| tow said they can request title for my car | 2/13/2009 |
Q: tow company told me as of 30 days they can ask for title to my car
A: Yes, No, sometimes... A key part of this question is missing and that is what state you are in... ...
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| S.0.S | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I had rented a car from texas and was heading to florida, got pulled over in Alabama, had my car ...
A: Well given the small amount of information that I was provided, it sounds like the car rental ...
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| Help: 50+ Cars illegally towed Mountain High Resort, Wrightwood | 2/9/2009 |
Q: This past Saturday 2/7/09 50+ cars were towed from the streets surrounding Mountain High Resort ...
A: Well first of all California DMV has a great web site which lists all the rules which apply to ...
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| Improperly towing | 2/8/2009 |
Q: This all took place in Omaha, NE We went out Saturday night stopped at a new place Restaurant, ...
A: Well it sounds like you know you parked in the wrong place since you were at the new restaurant but ...
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| Towed from a Temporary No Parking Zone | 2/8/2009 |
Q: My car was parked in a legal parking area in Philadelphia. While it was parked there (without my ...
A: Well, I really have to say this first... I love to watch "parking wars" and see all the BS and hoop ...
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| key didnt work after car towed | 12/19/2008 |
Q: y car was towed and impounded. When I picked up my car the engine turned over fine but wouldnt ...
A: Burke, I really have an idea that you do not like tow companies at all.. First of all I am assuming ...
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| Personal Property | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Do they have the legal right to keep my personal property remaining in my car after it has been ...
A: Define "personal property" That is a big key here... As a general rule, personal property such ...
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| present while towing | 12/18/2008 |
Q: my car was on the tow truck, however i was there before they drove away.. dont they have to give me ...
A: YES, NO, SOMETIMES... A big part of this answer is depending on how "hooked up" the tow truck was ...
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| pulling axles | 12/17/2008 |
Q: On a greyhound type bus with a manual Trans should you pull the axle when towing?
A: Yes, you are best off pulling axles as it is a lot easier and very much safer than pulling the ...
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| tieing down vehicle | 12/17/2008 |
Q: can you tell me the legnth an enclosed trailer should be that is hauling 2 cars? i was informed that ...
A: Each method has its own advantages, securing via the frame is good if you can find things to hook to ...
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| Towing Procedures | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I am looking into going into towing business and and am in the process of acquiring a used FB TT, ...
A: Eric, I would love to provide you with all this information but it would be a huge answer ...
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| towing notification | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My car was broken into in my apartment complex in California. My parking tag was stolen, and the ...
A: Ah the NOTICE ISSUE... Believe it or not, when the law was enacted, there were several tow ...
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| Entry of towed vehicle in Sacramento, CA | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I wrongfully parked (100%) in front of someone's driveway. (I managed to not notice it...) My car ...
A: well as a general - practical rule, tow companies do not enter vehicles for several reasons ...
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| college student needs help with towing NIGHTMARE | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I recently drove my 1992 Buick Skylark from St. Louis, MO to Atlanta, GA where I now go to college. ...
A: Well the options are simple as I see it, borrow the money to pay the tow bill at any amount you can ...
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| Car towed while running | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I live in State College, PA. My car was parked in front of my house, not in a parking spot. I had ...
A: You will not find any laws which say that a vehicle can not be towed while running, nor one that ...
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| towing question | 12/13/2008 |
Q: In April of this year my daughters car was wrecked and the police had it towed to a tow yard. I was ...
A: Ok, I am not sure what happened during the "notification process" which you should of had happen... ...
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| reserved parking spaces until 6pm | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have been parking in the same lot behind my work for almost a year now, in Seattle Washington. ...
A: I would question this as "who owns the property" as when a business moves in they tend to get ...
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| Private property booting | 12/11/2008 |
Q: In Florida there is a newly formed corporation that sells a business "system" and a "territory" ...
A: I know that there is a current ongoing issue about booting vehicles in the Orlando area and that ...
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| Towing Charges | 12/11/2008 |
Q: A florida towing company involuntarily towed my car out of my apartment complex. For a 5 mile tow, ...
A: Well from what I see the charges are inline with what is average pricing for impound towing fees... ...
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| enclosed trailer legnths | 12/10/2008 |
Q: can you tell me the legnth an enclosed trailer should be that is hauling 2 cars? i was informed that ...
A: That would make a bit of sense as you need room to secure the vehicles inside the trailer. But as ...
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| Thinking about getting into the towing business | 12/9/2008 |
Q: What type of certification or license is required to run a tow trucking business and two operate a ...
A: In some states, there are specific requirements for tow truck operators licenses (think Florida, ...
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| Lot ownership | 12/8/2008 |
Q: My friend, who was my driver, was towed from a lot on Saturday that has never enforced towing ...
A: As to this question, at the end of my attempted answer will be a link to a tow company down in ...
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| towing question | 12/8/2008 |
Q: In April of this year my daughters car was wrecked and the police had it towed to a tow yard. I was ...
A: As to legal recourse, sure you can always sue the tow company for not following the laws.... BUT ...
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| towing | 12/7/2008 |
Q: We live in a mobile home park in Hayward,Ca.Our manager recently started a contract with a towing ...
A: Well given a few things here, it does sound a bit chickens##t as to the tow companies practices, but ...
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| towed | 12/5/2008 |
Q: Good afternoon,my brothers car broke down one morning on the way to work. He called to have somebody ...
A: A lot of this depends on if the "officer determines it is a TRAFFIC HAZARD" or not... If any part ...
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| Towing Damage to a 94 Toyota Corolla Gli A/T | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I flat-towed my corolla gli a/t for a distance of a kilometer when its distributor failed not ...
A: COULD THIS, DID THIS ??? I hate these kind of questions... As to towing the vehicle with the ...
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| 46.55.063 Contract Availability for Review | 12/2/2008 |
Q: In reference to a private party contract (rca 46.55.063 WA State), does the towing company have to ...
A: Well since I am not a lawyer, I can not tell you exactly if you are or would be entitled to see the ...
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| Towing rights in NH | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Richard, I was towed from a private lot a few weeks ago. It is an unused gas station that shares a ...
A: Louis sorry for the delay, it has been hectic at work and I wanted to research the laws for New ...
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| towing limits | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Our company has a Ford F-350 Diesel dually. It is rated at 11,000+ GVW and has a "commercial" ...
A: This is not one of the areas that I can really answer, but the GVW (gross vehicle weight) is not the ...
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| Towed from own apt complex | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I'm in Lexington Kentucky. I just moved into my apartment complex and had a different vehicle than ...
A: What makes you think that the tow company would not see the money for the "drop fee" ? That is an ...
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| evicted tenants leaving vehicles on property | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I recently evicted some tenants, and they left two vehicles on the property. It has been two weeks ...
A: Well if you are going to leave the vehicles on the property you will always have the potential of ...
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| towing laws/home assn. | 11/22/2008 |
Q: a tow truck driver watched me park at my house,when i walked in the door he hooked and fled fast. i ...
A: Well in light of this issue,I would say that a search of your states website for either DMV or ...
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| Sold Car 10 Years Ago - Tow Operator Asking For Fees | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I sold a car about 10 years ago when I was 18 years old. I did not properly notify the DMV in ...
A: OUCH, you had a vehicle running around which you sold 10 years ago which was still in your name. I ...
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| Can towing damage rack and pinion steering | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Yesterday, my husband was parked in visitors parking at my daughters apartment complex to sign a ...
A: Well without seeing the vehicle and looking at things there, the chances of damage happening are ...
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| Illegal Impound? | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to help a friend who recently had her moped impounded for no apparent reason by the ...
A: Well it might help if I knew where this helped but you missed that part of the question ...
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| Handicap parking in closed Restaurant | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Can i be towed with the proper handicap placards, from the lot of a closed restaurant. I was ...
A: Well I do not think that the handicapped sticker issue is what it really was towed for. Yes parking ...
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| vehicle towed from apartment complex. | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I checked the rules®ulations from apartment complex that I own, and it is noted that any vehicle ...
A: FIRST OF ALL FRED, I see you can not follow rules... I do not know where this happened, no City or ...
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| Kid can't afford to pay tow bill | 11/17/2008 |
Q: We are in Washington state. My daughter's friend (he's 21) had his car towed after an accident. The ...
A: Well as much as I hate to say it, what you have mentioned about the collections and the tow company ...
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| Towing laws: Idaho | 11/15/2008 |
Q: My son ran off a graveled road at 3:00 am. He walked to a friends house with the intention of ...
A: Well in reading the question I do have a few concerns here. First of all, your son was driving a ...
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| Recoup my car from tow yard. | 11/15/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I was hit by another car and, because of confusion at the time, and although my car was ...
A: Well this kind of thing is very common in certain parts of the US. California does not really have ...
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| Car Towing Fees | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Earlier today my car was towed in Albany, California, due to expired registration. After obtaining ...
A: Well first thing I see wrong here is that you let someone else do the calling and talking for you. ...
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| vehicle towed from private property | 11/13/2008 |
Q: we received permission from the owner of an office complex on private property in Las Vegas NV to ...
A: Well, as the laws read the vehicle owner is responsible for any and all towing and storage fees due ...
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| Illegal Sweeps | 11/12/2008 |
Q: This past weekend, my wife and I experienced something that was very troubling and confusing. I live ...
A: California DMV rules apply to towing vehicles from property and they have penalties and such that ...
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| Tow Dolly | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I live in Clemson, SC and own a 2004 Honda CRV. We are moving and want to tow our 1986 Toyota pick ...
A: Well I am not totally sure about the actual numbers here, but the 1986 Toyota pickup will be ...
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| how common is towing? | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Got any figures on how many impound tows in NYC and impound/recovery tows nationally in an average ...
A: I have no idea of how to actually track or compile this kind of information... I would guess that ...
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| Towing from Apartment Parking Lot | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I was helping my son move a table up to his apartment in Towson, MD. It was a Sunday afternoon ...
A: Well Maryland leaves the regulations of tow companies impounding from private parking lots up the ...
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| towing | 11/10/2008 |
Q: My friend met her boyfriend at a restaurant, parked her car in the restaurant parking lot, but then ...
A: Is it Legal or not ??? Well lets see, she was not a customer of the restaurant for the 3 hours it ...
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| Legalities of towing and selling vehicles | 11/9/2008 |
Q: Chesterfield, Va. Car was towed from apartment complex where owner lives, with no prior notice from ...
A: Well hopefully the vehicle was registered to the person where they used to live. Now as a general ...
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| Towing - Private Property- legally allowed to be there. | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My husband was parked in a private lot that he was authorized to park in. He forgot to place his ...
A: Well, first of all, I have to say that after looking at the Utah rules for tow trucks it would ...
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| Improperly marked fire lane tow (Riverside, CA) | 11/8/2008 |
Q: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc22658.htm http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc22500_1.htm ...
A: Well I am sure that I can not really answer this question in a manner that will help you with this ...
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| towing from impound | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I live in Michigan. I just bought a tow dolly. I plan to use it to bring cars home to repair and ...
A: Well I would love to tell you all your answers about towing for hire but I do believe that you will ...
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| Towing from Private Property in Brighton, MA | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I was towed from an alleged private drive (which looked like a street) next to a liquor store ...
A: Well at the end of the answer is a link to a lawyer site which discusses the Mass laws.. Now I have ...
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| Towing from a private parking lot | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I rent an apartment in Washington, DC, as well as a spot in the apartment building's small parking ...
A: Wow, I would really hate to be in that place as it is ripe for misuse and problems. First of all as ...
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| Drive Way Towing Question | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I belong to a HOA and we are in discussion about towing any cars parked in private driveways that ...
A: I agree that it is a bad deal to consider this issue. Now that you have mentioned California as ...
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| Drive Way Towing Question | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I belong to a HOA and we are in discussion about towing any cars parked in private driveways that ...
A: I really have no answer for this, as you know the "HOA's" do make the rules which are enforced ...
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| TOW TRUCKS | 11/4/2008 |
Q: IM IN THE ARMY AND I WAS WONDERING HOW MUCH DOES A HEAVY DUTY TOW TRUCK DRIVER MAKE A WEEK ,MONTH , ...
A: I can not answer this correctly as it varies with the area you would be working in, how much ...
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| Fleeing a tow truck? | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Hey my name is Kevin from Newark, DE. I awoke to the sound of a tow truck backing up to my car in my ...
A: Well it does vary with some issues and to say that it is legal or not well that is hard to really ...
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| Towing from private property | 11/3/2008 |
Q: My stepson has a broken down vehicle in my driveway now for a little over a year, and refuses to do ...
A: I doubt the state police would have it towed as it is more a civil matter than a criminal matter. ...
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| Car towed on private property | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I park my car at my friends house in front of his garage on a private property. The next morning i ...
A: And the question is ???? I am sorry but since I do not know where you are, what city and state I ...
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| my car has been towed from my apartment complex parking lot | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I live in an apartment complex in Washington state. When I moved in, I registered my vehicle with ...
A: Washington state law requires signs to be posted at the entrances to the complex with specific ...
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| Towing my Miata 5 speed on a dolly | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I am moving from Orlando to North Dakota (yes Its going to be cold)and I bought a car dolly in order ...
A: I try to stay away from these questions as there are lots of factors in this issue.. But yes the ...
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| towing without a "towing package" -- Jeep liberty | 10/31/2008 |
Q: We are moving from Florida to Alaska and want to pull a uhaul trailer. We would be using a 2007 ...
A: this is not my area of expertise and while you mention U Haul, I have to say that they have a great ...
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| Unauthorized Towing of My Vehicle | 10/30/2008 |
Q: In January of 2008 I was driving a personal pick-up truck that quit along a highway next to a strip ...
A: This issue does tend to fit the "illegal impound" issue and as such it can be taken to court to ...
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| Private Property Parking Rights | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I am a tenant at a building with 6 units and 3 free parking spaces. The spaces are not individually ...
A: Well you have encountered the basic and typical issue which affects apartments - condos... Most ...
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| Sold car, got towed, I still own it? | 10/29/2008 |
Q: This is a question regarding a tow in Nebraska. Two months ago, I sold a car to a private party. ...
A: Well the issue you are facing is normal due to the state laws in almost every state. Now as the ...
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| Might get towed. | 10/28/2008 |
Q: Ok so i bought this car off a guy and his papers were messed up and said the pink was at his dads ...
A: They can tow it almost anytime they want. And since I do not know this is happening I can not tell ...
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| HOW TO KEEP FROM TOWING? | 10/28/2008 |
Q: What can I do to prevent my car from being towed, once a tow truck has arrived? What are the laws or ...
A: I hope that this is what you are really looking for answers are. Well in pay parking lots, the ...
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| Releasing vehicle to someone other than RO | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have police contracts here in NJ. Sometimes the police department issues releases to someone ...
A: Well I tried to research this issue and best answers I can come up with is one which you most ...
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| motorcycle towing when locked | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I currently live in Folsom, CA in an apartment complex where they (1) require parking permits, (2) ...
A: I really want to try and help with this, but it appears that you are kind of looking for legal ...
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| What should i do if my car was "illegally" towed | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Last week, I parked my car at the sharing parking lot in crystal city, arlington, VA.There is a big ...
A: Well shared parking lots are always the biggest problem when dealing with towing issues from lots. ...
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| towing dead BMW from behind | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I have a BMW 318 rear wheel drive that is in a carport. I was going to donate it to Amer cancer ...
A: I am confused here as to why you can not "recharge" a battery on a BMW. I have jump started hundreds ...
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| Regulated fees for towing | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My car was towed from in front of a friends mobile home in a private park. The park has no signs ...
A: Sorry for the delay, but I have to say that as far as I know there are "no set rates" in the Seattle ...
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| CA Impound | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I checked the CA DMV sight and could not find anything on what I want to know about so i thought I'd ...
A: well this question is one which a lawyer would have more fun on it... Why was it towed, is one of ...
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| Towing Vehicle and Horse Trailer | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I operate a F-350 dually and tow a 4 horse slant trailer for private use. I can't get a good answer ...
A: I would check with Illinois DMV as they would be the ones who "know" the correct classes of licenses ...
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| HOW TO KEEP FROM TOWING? | 10/22/2008 |
Q: What can I do to prevent my car from being towed, once a tow truck has arrived? What are the laws or ...
A: well the smart alec answer is to PARK LEGALLY... Since you did not mention what City or State you ...
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| TOW/LIEN FEES | 10/21/2008 |
Q: Is it legal in California for a tow yard to impose any sort of lien fee if my car has only been ...
A: The lien fee is "generally" applied when they start the paperwork required by law to file the ...
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| Towed twice now by my HOA | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I live in a Riverside,CA condominium where I rent from the owner. Our first week here after we moved ...
A: Well Minda, I am sorry for the delay in answering... This issue does sound a bit on the shady side ...
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| Towing without notice? | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I live in Manhattan KS and my vehicle was towed out of the parking lot of my girlfriends apartment ...
A: Well if the place is posted with signs and it says "permit parking" then it sounds legal to me. I ...
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| Regulated fees for towing | 10/20/2008 |
Q: My car was towed from in front of a friends mobile home in a private park. The park has no signs ...
A: Yes you can always contest the tow, small claims court is generally the way to do that... BUT, ...
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| ripped off | 10/20/2008 |
Q: To start with, my husband works in Maryland and I stay home in NC. He travels back and forth. We ...
A: Well sorry for the delay but its been hectic here at work.. Now this does sound as if there is a ...
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| Re: Towing from a reserved space | 10/19/2008 |
Q: My car was towed from Artesia, Ca (zip 90701). We entered this shopping complex at around 3:55 PM At ...
A: Ok, I am slightly lost here. Now you say you noticed you were parked in a reserved space after the ...
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| non-payment of towing fees | 10/18/2008 |
Q: my husband was in an accident, no injured parties, he hit a tree on I-5 in Wash State, the engine is ...
A: Yes Washington state has a law on the books about unpaid towing fees from police ordered tows... It ...
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| Snohomish County, WA laws | 10/15/2008 |
Q: So my car was impounded by Monroe PD due to me not allowing a search to be conducted on my car. Tell ...
A: I really would have a hard time, saying if that was legal or not... I can see both sides of it, one ...
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| towing issue | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My car was towed in San Diego. Since I am not in San Diego, I just got the notice from towing ...
A: Well most companies want the full owed bill not just a title for the services they provided... Yes ...
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| Towing From Private Property Montgomery County, Maryland | 10/12/2008 |
Q: We are a three house cul-de-sac with a single driveway for entrance and exit. We have had problems ...
A: Well each country in Maryland is the ones who set up the rules and regulations for towing, some of ...
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| Damage payment | 10/12/2008 |
Q: . I work in massachusetts for a 3A/local/state police towing facility. I had an incedent a few weeks ...
A: I can not answer this question when it deals with Massachusetts labor laws as I have no way to ...
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| Towing | 10/12/2008 |
Q: Each Saturday morning a kind of local market is set-up in a local parking lot. I am familiar with ...
A: Sorry for the delay, been busy at work... Now it sounds like it might of been one of those "HONEST ...
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| Impound forfiture/release | 10/10/2008 |
Q: First off, I do not at the moment have a license. Last night in San Francisco, My buddy was ...
A: Well, California has a license suspension impound law where it goes away for 30 days... Sounds like ...
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| towing fees | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My sons car was found by the El Monte, CA Police Department on October 6th, 2006 @ 1:30pm. We were ...
A: Police tow rates in California are sometimes set in contracts with the various agencies who the tow ...
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| NJ Tow | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Richard Thanks for the info including NJ Reg in progress (I'll check if inacted). The regulations I ...
A: Well the people involved would be the ones who authorized the tow. Be it a security guard or office ...
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| Landlord/ bad tenant | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I'm a landlord in California. Can I have tenants broken down car, with expired tags towed away ...
A: best answer I have is to read the California Vehicle codes and they have about a zillion issues ...
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| legal driveways | 10/7/2008 |
Q: i live in New York [Brooklyn]i would like to know how can i find out if a driveway is legal
A: wow, I would guess that there has to be a "definition" of what a driveway would consist of somewhere ...
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| Contest a Tow in Mass | 10/6/2008 |
Q: My car was towed about three weeks ago. I was parked in a lot and apparently was parked in one of a ...
A: You can try to contest the reason for the tow, but I think you would have more luck with the issue ...
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| How can I have my car towed if I cant find it and in another person possession? | 10/3/2008 |
Q: Good day to you sir. I live in Centennial,CO. I sold my car to a friend and give the car to him even ...
A: I doubt that the police will get involved as they will say it is a "civil matter". They might be ...
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| my car was towed w/ no warning | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I dropped my car off for my boyfriend to use at work...I parked in the same place he does EVERYDAY ...
A: Heather, I need more information on this question as to "WHERE IT HAPPENED" City and or State as the ...
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| towing | 10/3/2008 |
Q: what info is needed on tow slips for ins. co. in PA
A: I am not following the question here... Can you explain more about what you are asking... I would ...
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| PG County Laws Towing Cars | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My friend's car was left at Marlow Heights shopping center, because she could not get the car ...
A: Kathy, I have been trying to research Maryland rules and regulations for quite a while and I have ...
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| towing laws in San Antonio, TX | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My son had a wreck in San Antonio. He was off the road in a church parking lot and had called our ...
A: I have been studying this issue for a while as San Antonio has been involved in a long legal battle ...
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| My car in private property in San Jose, CA | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Last Saturday, while helping my girlfriend move, I parked my car in front of hers and got towed by a ...
A: Well depending on a few things, yes the tow company can come tow the vehicle away... First of all ...
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| Possible Towing Damage. in Las Vegas,NV | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My car was Towed this morning from in front of my open Garage in my apartment complex. Which is ...
A: Well without seeing the vehicle as it sits it could be one of a few things which happened... Way ...
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| towing in louisville ky | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 96 dodge intrepid that was towed from a parking lot...it sat there for less than 12 non ...
A: State laws also cover the proper methods to gain "title" and or what they have to do when they get ...
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| car left on private property | 9/27/2008 |
Q: this car was left here about month ago to be repaired. bill not paid,parts not bought, owner ...
A: OK, I guess that you are a repair shop somewhere as that information is not supplied... Basically ...
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| towing in louisville ky | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 96 dodge intrepid that was towed from a parking lot...it sat there for less than 12 non ...
A: hate to say it, but as the vehicle owner you are responsible for towing and storage fees.. Yes that ...
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| Illegal Tow Private Property Impound | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I need help finding an attorney that will take this case. The property I have become a recent ...
A: I am just a "tow truck driver" and I wish I could help you find answers here, but this is really out ...
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| Impound Sold My Car | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My car was impounded on July 25th due to me driving on a suspended license. Long story short:I ...
A: Well the California DMV website has lots of information on it as to towing laws, including "lien ...
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| Impound Sold My Car | 9/25/2008 |
Q: My car was impounded on July 25th due to me driving on a suspended license. Long story short:I ...
A: I would love to help you with the questions asked, but when dealing with the "lien process" of a ...
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| Impounded Vehicle - Notification Requirements | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Greetings! I am trying to get details on the notification requirements associated with public ...
A: Again I am not really able to provide "legal answers" to the questions and while I have links to ...
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| Private Towing - Newark NJ Shopping Center | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Parked my car in a shopping center across from Dental College since I needed to stop briefly at the ...
A: Well as much as you think you were taken by the tow company, it does sound as if you were somewhat ...
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| Towing vehicle | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I was visiting a relative at her apartment in Grand Prairie, TX. I wasn't there 2 hours and my brand ...
A: Well good luck in Court, and I hope that if you read this before you go, it helps... Marking of ...
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| a witness! | 9/23/2008 |
Q: This happened in Denver Colorado. I walked up on the tow truck just finishing hooking up my car to ...
A: Well a few "KEY PARTS" are missing here in the question.. First of all, why was it being towed and ...
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| General Authorization to Tow | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I reside in Lancaster, CA. I have been to the DMV webpage, have done extensive research on the ...
A: From what I understand of the California laws, the authorizing person needs to be present and sign ...
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| Towing a Mercedes-Benz | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have a Mercedes-Benz SL 500 I want to move from California to Wisconsin, I plan on renting a ...
A: While I tend to stay away from RV towing and car transport trailer issues, you have found out that ...
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| private towing ? | 9/22/2008 |
Q: i work at an outdoor resort in oak hill west virginia and the owner towed some of the employees car ...
A: and the question is ???? If the owner of the resort "moved the vehicles with a chain" well guess ...
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| Inappropriate Towing | 9/21/2008 |
Q: This situation happened in Columbus, Ohio. I went to a lot today to park my car to sell a couple of ...
A: I doubt you have much in the way of getting any money back, after all the signs were there and while ...
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| At what point should a drop fee be charged? | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My son is at a university in Illinois. He is a good kid (eagle scout) with no previous issues with ...
A: Well from what it sounds like here, it seems that the "drop fee" is also being considered a "show up ...
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| NJ - Towing Laws/Regulations | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I'm working at a company in New Jersey that's leasing space in a building that houses five ...
A: Well this issue is one which has many answers and angles to it... BUT the property owner - ...
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| abanded vehicle | 9/18/2008 |
Q: aurora Colorado If a vehicle is left on the side of the road and has been tagged by the police to be ...
A: Let me get this question right in my mind... You see vehicles parked on the side of the roads which ...
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| who can legally tow my car | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My daughter took my car to her boyfriends house in Dale City, Virgina which does not have a ...
A: Ok somewhat lost here... It was towed after a "security company" ordered it towed for expired state ...
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| Towing in North Las Vegas | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I left my car with my friend at a gated community in North Las Vegas while i went away for 6 weeks. ...
A: Well Nevada does have many laws regarding towing and I have been working my way though them as I ...
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| Minivan towed... tire marks left in place?? | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I'm seeking explicit detail on how exactly professional towing works. Recently I parked my '97 ...
A: unloading is done usually in reverse of the load procedure and more "slick stuff" is used... Then ...
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| personal property in towed car | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My car was towed for delinquent registration. I am unable to come up with the monies required for ...
A: The rates in Hawaii are not regulated as far as I know, but they are trying to regulate the rates ...
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| Contents in Car | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Is there laws that state you cannot receive personal items that were left in your car when it was ...
A: Man the new laws in Texas have made it hard to find out answers to questions as they are still ...
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| Motorcyle towed - what are my rights? | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I live at an apartment complex in Redmond, WA. I have been living here since January of 2007. We ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering, its been one heck of a week at work... Well from what is sounds ...
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| CAN MY CAR BE TOWED FOR AN ALLEDGED BOUNCED CHECK | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My husband called a towing company in tampa, fl to tow our car from my mothers house and take it to ...
A: This does sound like a matter for a lawyer... If the bank has no record of the check bouncing then ...
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| Private Property tow | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I live in a housing track here in victorville CA. They are going to work on our streets. They ...
A: I really hate questions involving "Home owner associations" as they also have "covenants and ...
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| shopping mall tow | 9/13/2008 |
Q: The parking lot had signs "customer parking only". I parked, went in a store then decided to walk ...
A: Well it does sound like a legal tow.. I see it in the question that it seems you are in California.. ...
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| CAN MY CAR BE TOWED FOR AN ALLEDGED BOUNCED CHECK | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My husband called a towing company in tampa, fl to tow our car from my mothers house and take it to ...
A: Well this is a interesting question... Now a lot of this will be what I think here also in the ...
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| Illegally parked cars | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My brother has a private house with a party driveway in Midwood Brooklyn. The owners of a business ...
A: Not sure what to do on this one, shared driveways are big legal problems. But if the business ...
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| Improper Tow | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My car was towed in park and drug about 1000 feet on the drive wheels. Will my Transmission be ...
A: It's very hard to say either "YES OR NO" on questions such as this... 1000 feet is a long way to ...
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| Starting Roadside Service Co. | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of starting a Roadside Service Company here in Orange County, California. I would ...
A: Joey, I know what you want to do and it might work, but its hard to do from a practical point... ...
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| towing charges | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My van was recently towed by a company less than five miles away from where the vehicle was. They ...
A: I do not know the "regulated rates" for Honolulu Hawaii and while I might be able to find then you ...
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| how to tow a 280 mercedes | 9/9/2008 |
Q: what kind of truck do you need to tow a 280 mercedes,a flat bed? or explain. ANSWER: this is a ...
A: Well I am going to take and guess that you are talking about the "C280" models here... This is one ...
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| storage charges | 9/9/2008 |
Q: my car was towed yesterday, police hook-up. In my state I know that hook-ups are 88 with 2 free ...
A: Wow those rates are really low and really behind the times... Sounds like something from ...
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| Can I have my car towed | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I let someone borrow my car, and now they won't pay the car note for the car or return it to me ...
A: like I said, you can call a tow company and see what they suggest or will do... I think it could ...
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| how to tow a 280 mercedes | 9/9/2008 |
Q: what kind of truck do you need to tow a 280 mercedes,a flat bed? or explain.
A: this is a loaded question, as they made so many years of this model... It can be towed with a ...
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| Ilegal towing practices? | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Ok i was going to a Moes in Orlando florida but the parking lot is completely full. I park my car ...
A: OK well I have to be a bit of a cynic here as you state you were going to Moe's Southwest Grill (I ...
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| Tow Company charges | 9/8/2008 |
Q: My car was towed for no registration. I was notified that the Tow Company had put a 30-day lein hold ...
A: Well as a rule, yes the tow company will file a lien on the vehicle which states what the charges ...
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| Can I have my car towed | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I let someone borrow my car, and now they won't pay the car note for the car or return it to me ...
A: sounds like more of a civil matter which the local police might help with as a standby... Kind of ...
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| flat tow F150 | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Can I flat tow a 98 Ford F150 4x4 auto trans, on the go 4 wheel drive shift (electric shift)? Been ...
A: Well this is not my real area of expertise, but I want to ask something about this... People flat ...
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| Minivan towed... tire marks left in place?? | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I'm seeking explicit detail on how exactly professional towing works. Recently I parked my '97 ...
A: Well, there are lots of "tricks" which tow truck drivers use to get vehicles to "move" when they are ...
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| double impound rates | 9/8/2008 |
Q: my jeep has a very slow gas leak. this morning i came outside to find that my jeep was towed. i got ...
A: WOW, interesting problem you have... First of all, I want to say that the release from the City is ...
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| Towing regulations | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My auto was towed from a parking lot in Milwalkie Oregon. It was left there for about two and a ...
A: Well this one is not to bad to answer but it shows one of the problems with sign requirements.. ...
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| towing cars in gear and handbrake on! | 9/6/2008 |
Q: we use speclift vehicles. so the front/back wheels are lifted using the spec. we are after dollies ...
A: Well this sounds like something from Overseas as you mention "speclift" vehicles... England by ...
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| Car towed after being told to park in spot. | 9/6/2008 |
Q: Location. Salt Lake City, Utah ... I live in an apartment complex. When I moved in, I went in the ...
A: Wendy, lets start at the end and work backwards. First of all contact the tow company about the ...
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| Second opinion | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My car is on hold for drug related charges in Lawrence, Mass. I ask my lawyer if i have to pay for ...
A: Well as the vehicle owner, you are responsible for towing and storage fees... That generally is in ...
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| Towed vehicle | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I live in Perris California my question is can your car be towed if your inside? Can it even be ...
A: Well this is a touchy subject to deal with as "technically" it is illegal to tow any vehicle while ...
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| Tow Truck hit and run | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Witnesses saw when a car that was being transported by a tow truck got disconnected from the truck ...
A: Well, I can not make much out from the picture and unfortunately its hard to find out who that is... ...
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| illegal towing | 9/4/2008 |
Q: My friend parked his car in an apartment complex and they put a sticker on his winshield saying that ...
A: Ah, lets see, your friend parked the vehicle and it got towed... As the vehicle owner, they are ...
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| CAR TOWED | 9/4/2008 |
Q: ABOUT A MONTH AGO IN THE LAND OF LOUISVILLE, KY, I FOUND OUT MY CAR WAS TOWED FROM ABOUT A BLOCK ...
A: Ah, lets see about this... Your vehicle was towed, and the lien holder was notified. Is it ...
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| trying to get my car back | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I am from NH and NH does not require car insurance if you OWN your vehicle. I was visiting in ...
A: Not sure what to advise here on this one... I know what you are saying and my guess would be that ...
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| Where to find Car dollies or carriers for 5K lb load | 9/3/2008 |
Q: My buddy wanted to borrow my truck to tow his Odyssey van that broke down some 300 miles away and ...
A: I did a quick U-Haul search using my pickup as the tow vehicle and they will not allow the Odyssey ...
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| Laurel MD Towing | 9/3/2008 |
Q: First let me say, I have taken some time to try and do my own research but there seems to be very ...
A: So you have found how hard it is to find information for Maryland. I really have no solid ...
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| towing issue | 9/3/2008 |
Q: if my vehicle has old registration sticker but presently am register can my car be tow?
A: Hate to say this but "DO WHAT " If I understand this, your vehicle has "old expired tags" on the ...
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| NYC Towing in a No Parking zone | 9/3/2008 |
Q: My car was parked in a No Parking am-PM Mon-Fri zone in on Park Ave. in Brooklyn.The car was ...
A: How did you know it was a "No Parking Zone" to start with or is that what you have determined after ...
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| storage | 9/2/2008 |
Q: are ther any set stands in alabama in regards to fees for storage i own a repo company here here and ...
A: unless there is a City set standard where they are, there is no "STATE STANDARD" for storage ...
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| illegal tow | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I recently parked in a rather large strip mall behind a MacDonalds for three hours. There were no ...
A: Ah the fun of shared parking lots.. I can relate to this kind of deal as we have a McDonalds here ...
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| Towing Question | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I live in an apartment in Lubbock, Texas. The zip code is 79401. We have had an issue for the past ...
A: Well if the apartment management does not want to do anything about it, I am not sure what can be ...
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| differential housing | 9/1/2008 |
Q: This is a general towing question you may be able to help me with. Can towing, either b/c trailer ...
A: while is not really my area of expertise, I do know that overloading the rear axle can cause it to ...
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| Small Damage but tow truck claims he doesn't touch my car when he tows | 8/30/2008 |
Q: well my car died i walked to get gas when i arrived back the place were i parked my car they had ...
A: Well, given the towing methods generally used today, the vehicle is either loaded on a flatbed tow ...
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| Car towed from private lot in Baltimore, MD | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I had my 98 Jeep Cherokee towed to the Baltimore city impound. I live in PA, have PA tags, and legal ...
A: Well, I question the fact of when you first called the police were you inquiring as to if it had ...
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| apartment complex towing | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I was recently towed from an apartment complex in Houston, TX. There is a "breezeway" or ...
A: well Texas does have sign laws and I believe that you were given bad information... I am going to ...
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| car was towed without a warning sign | 8/29/2008 |
Q: never got a warning sign on it is this ilegal. What are the rules on getting a car towed. In the ...
A: Yes, no, maybe I need a lot more information than what was provided to answer this question ...
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| towing covered car from driveway | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am currently living in a trailer in Tolono, IL and my tags had lapsed so went out and bought ...
A: Ah I would love to really provide an answer for you on this one, but I have to point out a few ...
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| Billing about the towing company | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My car was towed in the middle of the road due engine failure and I told the towing driver I only ...
A: Well the storage fee sounds about right for what I have heard about in California (you did not say ...
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| Stolen Car Towed | 8/27/2008 |
Q: In February 2007 my boyfriend's car was (what we assume) stolen from his apartment complex parking ...
A: well this is a bit complicated as I see it.. First of all the vehicle was not in his name as you say ...
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| tow truck driver in the neighborhood | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I live in a rural area of Florida in which I own a house and five acres of land. The dirt road on ...
A: Bonnie, I hate to say it, but this sounds like a problem in which not much can be done... I live ...
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| dui tow | 8/26/2008 |
Q: recently i was pulled for a dui.In chesterfield Virginia. As soon as i was released I went straight ...
A: Responsibility or not, I would get it out of there as fast as possible as the cost goes up each day ...
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| Towing | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I was towed from directly in front of my house in San Diego, CA. There is a "no parking, fire lane" ...
A: Yes "fire lane towing" is still legal in California... as to the legal part of it, well I am not ...
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| non-consenual towing | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have what I'm sure is a very common question about non-consensual towing. I was stopping by a ...
A: Well Mark, it sounds like you are in California based on some of the comments you made... First of ...
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| where did my car go? | 8/24/2008 |
Q: So, I bought a car for very cheap and about 2 months having it, the oil was leaking very badly and ...
A: yeah that sounds like a good idea, that and report it stolen to the police. You might not ever see ...
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| towed my big rig and trailer from private parking lot | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I live in Tulare county Ca. My rig and trailer were towed out of a private parking the tow truck ...
A: Well I believe now that California does allow for credit or debit cards to be used, I have seen ...
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| notifying owners | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Is a tow company required to notify the owner a vehicle has been towed? We loaned a vehicle to a ...
A: yes as a rule the tow company notifies the vehicle owners via certified mail that the vehicle has ...
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| towed car | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Basically my apartment complex had an old unworking car towed away. I don't want to the car anymore. ...
A: Well another interesting question here, as Texas has a new set of laws governing tow companies, ...
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| towing | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I left my rv in Ohio to be fixed it broke down in december. One of the mechanics decided to quite ...
A: well this sounds a bit strange and I am thinking that it might be a bit on the illegal side... Was ...
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| impound lot/ towing problems | 8/21/2008 |
Q: New York and had my car towed for a DUI. I obviously had no choice on who to get it towed by and the ...
A: Well each and every day the vehicle sits in the tow yard it incurs a "daily ground rental fee" which ...
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| Illegal Tow: my car was towed from my driveway | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I live in a Chicago suburb. My car was towed when I was away at work from my driveway. Apparently, a ...
A: it sounds like a "noise ordinance" tow, and you should of got a ticket with it also... Basically ...
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| re;start up | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I would like to know how to get in the business. I am very interrested in owning a tow truck and go ...
A: such a loaded question.... Have you ever worked in the towing industry ? If not then you will be ...
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| Major damage done | 8/21/2008 |
Q: We had our 3month old truck with 20k miles towed because the engine light came on and we didnt want ...
A: Well the towing company insurance should deal with this and hopefully they will... BUT I am going ...
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| Oahu abandonment tow | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend recently got her car towed from street parking. It was a really old car, the battery ...
A: I have been busy lately so I am sorry for the delay in answering the question... Now it sounds like ...
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| Handicap towing in an apt complex | 8/20/2008 |
Q: 35 PM. I did not park in a handicap parking but place my handicap parking out. It had not even been ...
A: Ah the "handicapped parking issue" rises again... It is a very complicated issue at times due to ...
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| Excesive Towing Cost | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My car towed under 100 feet and cost $117 (90 tow + 8.3% fuel + 20 for storage)! This happened in ...
A: Unless you can check out the local laws, (which I did not find any for that area) you seem to be ...
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| No stopping sign | 8/19/2008 |
Q: It all began on a pleasant Sunday afternoon. As we were driving by in Fremont, CA, we noticed an ...
A: Well it sounds a bit like the tow truck was either called for another vehicle which left before they ...
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| Unlawful towing?? Damage to car too | 8/18/2008 |
Q: We live in Phoenix Arizona. On Saturday, my fiance and I took a car he has for sell and parked it in ...
A: well as a general rule, shopping centers do not like vehicles parked on their property for sale... ...
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| Towing | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I recently moved to Maryland (howard county)and purchased a car from a local dealer...now my old car ...
A: Interesting question here.. First of all the vehicle is most likely still registered in Ohio like ...
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| towing | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Elkridge, MD; towing company is saying that I need to pay 300 to pick up my car or pay 175 and sign ...
A: well if you do not want it then you really do not have many options as the "vehicle owner" is ...
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| Contest towing charges | 8/18/2008 |
Q: We went to an open house in fremont, CA on Sunday at around 3:40 pm on a Sunday afternoon. We saw ...
A: well from what I see here the fee ($83.00) was what is considered a drop fee in the California ...
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| wrongful tow | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I live in Fort Worth,Tx. My truck was parked in my apartment complex last night and got towed. It ...
A: yeah it sounds like they just jumped the gun on the contract. Small claims court might be the way ...
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| Private property towing | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Richard, thank you for taking my question. I noticed in your answer to a post from Frankfort KY on ...
A: Mike, that is the same problem I find about Kentucky laws (along with several other states)... ...
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| Legal Handicapped vehicle towed from altered handicapped zone | 8/16/2008 |
Q: This took place in the City of Auburn, Washington State. We parked in the parking lot of our ...
A: Well, this sounds like it is one of those attempts at changing the spaces which kind of leaves the ...
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| towing illegally | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know the next steps to take from here. I was a customer at chevron and left my car ...
A: I am not sure who really has the "ENFORCEMENT TEETH" in cases such as this... California DMV has ...
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| Was our car towed illegally ? | 8/16/2008 |
Q: My wife went to a hair appointment in National City Ca.She parked in a space next to a doughnut shop ...
A: ah the shared shopping mall issue... Well this is sounding kind of like a illegal tow, if the ...
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| Car with no current tag | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I live in Honolulu, Hawaii. I work for a parking company. If I have a vehicle that has an expired ...
A: Property owners can have vehicles removed for most any kind of reason as long as the proper signs ...
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| Is this illegal towing? | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My car got towed from my residence parking on 6/27. I am looking into VC section 22658: ...
A: well it seems that this does seem a bit funny but then again with the slip you attached (that is the ...
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| A tenant threatening to tow my car | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I live in Los Angeles, CA in an apt. complex for the last 10 years. My roommate and I have tandem ...
A: If the landlord does not want to get involved then it will be hard for the tenant to have the ...
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| TOWING | 8/12/2008 |
Q: MY CAR WAS SITTING ON A PEP BOYS LOT FOR AWHILE AND WAS TOW. WAS IT LEGAL THAT IT WAS TOWED OUT OF ...
A: I can not see how they can "legally" impound the vehicle from private property in New Jersey and ...
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| towing issue | 8/12/2008 |
Q: was in a wreck a couple of weeks ago involving a trailer and a piece of heavy equipment. some guys ...
A: Short answer is YES, they provided a service (even if they said it was a favor) and as such they ...
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| Collections | 8/12/2008 |
Q: my situation is this: My sister, who resided in Desert Hot Springs, CA at the time, gave me a 1972 ...
A: Check with the California DMV and see if they "actually" processed the Release of liability form... ...
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| Resident/Homeowner Towing | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I live in Denver, Colorado. Most of the parking available in my neighborhood for my residence and ...
A: No, the only ones who can tow vehicles legally from "PUBLIC STREETS" are the local police ...
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| TOWING | 8/11/2008 |
Q: MY CAR WAS SITTING ON A PEP BOYS LOT FOR AWHILE AND WAS TOW. WAS IT LEGAL THAT IT WAS TOWED OUT OF ...
A: Ah, well that can be a loaded question... But I would need to know what state it happened in first ...
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| Maybe illegal towing in Bethesda Md. | 8/3/2008 |
Q: My car was towed from my health club in Bethesda, Montgomery county Maryland (I left it there for a ...
A: Well I have to say that the signs you told me about in the question sound legal. As to the actual ...
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| Car towed and damaged | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I parked my 95 ford probe overnight in Rockland, Maine. This car has an aftermarket body kit (Low to ...
A: Talk to the tow company about it and see what they say.. But do not hold your breath for them to do ...
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| towing damage | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I had added a carport to my apartment rent, and the management mistakenly issued me a carport that ...
A: Wow, as soon as you got there they were saying they towed it on a dolly... That to me kind of sends ...
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| Please translate legal to English. | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Good afternoon Richard, could you please 'translate' second sentence of rule 46.55.080 section (2) ...
A: if I understand what you are asking, I think that you want to know about "AGENT" What that means is ...
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| Reason to believe I was illegally towed. | 8/1/2008 |
Q: It was the other night, Wednesday the 30th at 2:05am. Forest Lake, MN. I live in a development of ...
A: From what I see, that section of the vehicle code is not really applying to parking issues... Now ...
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| Don`t want my car back | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I parked my car at the mechanic shop parking-lot about 3 months in Jacksonville FL. It was a junk ...
A: WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF YOU DO NOT REDEEM THE VEHICLE OR PAY THE FEES??? Well for one, Florida has a ...
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| Stolen Vehicle | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I had my vehicle stolen and I completed a police report. The vehicle was apparently recovered a ...
A: It sounds like the police and or the DMV system failed in the process of checking the "status of the ...
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| TOWED in apartment complex | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I recently moved into the apartment complex (less than 2 weeks ago). At around 9PM on Tuesday, I ...
A: Well remember one thing, the tow truck driver knows what spaces are legal and not, even if the paint ...
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| Towing and Construction | 7/30/2008 |
Q: (dallas, tx) I had my car towed today from near a construction site. I arrived @7am and parked on ...
A: I really doubt that you will get out of paying for the tow... Yes you can be parked in a legal ...
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| Apartment Towing | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My sister-in-law watches my daughter. They live in an apartment complex with garages in Clute, TX ...
A: " my sister-in-law parks in because she lives in a handicapped apt and is entitled to the space per ...
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| Repo laws | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering what you knew aout repo laws in TX? My car was in my driveway with the parking ...
A: As far as I know (and I am not well versed in Repo laws since I do not do many of them and I am not ...
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| Type tow truck needed by small auto repair shop | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Richard. Thank you for considering my question. It's a bit unusual. I'm writing a story featuring a ...
A: Well this is a first... I really can not answer this as it is kind of a hard one to say, but the ...
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| Street work & Notifications | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I live in California, and I could not find an answer to my question on the dmv web site. I live in ...
A: Construction and street maintenance always creates issues with parking and yes you are correct that ...
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| Illegal Towing | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I was visiting the San Diego area on July 24th thru the 27th. On the 25th we went to the Pacific ...
A: Well it sounds like that lot has a few problems. If the lot did not have "approved" signs per ...
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| tow truck lien | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I was in a bad accident on 1/6/08. I was airlifted because I was unconsciuos - four about 14 houra. ...
A: Well Donna, I am sorry to hear about the accident and the injuries.. I hope that part is going ...
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| towed in Wyoming | 7/27/2008 |
Q: We parked in a parking lot at a business after hours. We were towed. We did not see any signs ...
A: I would think also that proper signs need to be posted at the entrances to the parking lot... Now I ...
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| hoa towed my car | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding my hoa my car was parked in front of my town home on a public road this ...
A: Ah the fun HOA questions arise again... A HOA has all sorts of rules, regulations and covenants ...
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| Driveway Damage Due to Tow | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I asked the tow company to place my car in the driveway. When I returned home, I found that my ...
A: interesting question... I would have to see what kind of damage to really provide an answer, but in ...
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| Excessive towing fees | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I parked my car in a vacant lot approximately one block from the Plainfield, NJ municipal court ...
A: Well New Jersey has recently changed the rules (on a state level) regarding towing vehicles from ...
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| where did my car go? | 7/24/2008 |
Q: So, I bought a car for very cheap and about 2 months having it, the oil was leaking very badly and ...
A: Well as a general rule, if the vehicle is registered to you at your correct address then you ...
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| towing and ownership. | 7/24/2008 |
Q: recently my brother purchased a car from an associate of his and did not receive the ownership. The ...
A: While you have a good question here, I can not really provide "SPECIFIC INFORMATION" as my crystal ...
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| lienholder | 7/23/2008 |
Q: my son was driving a car i co-signed for, within 7 days he tried to pick up the vehicle from towing ...
A: I really need more information to prove an answer for this question... But basically the finance ...
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| car tow | 7/23/2008 |
Q: my car broke dawn in mayor street road,i park it on street for 4 hours and they tow it with out a ...
A: DO WHAT ??? Ok you broke down and it was parked "IN the roadway" Well they will generally issue ...
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| I think am being told BS | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Hey Richard, I do live in CA but can not find the answer to this question on the DMV website. I live ...
A: Well as to the interest rates and such, I would not know where to find that information at all.. ...
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| my stolen truck got towed | 7/23/2008 |
Q: MY sons truck which is in my name got stolen out of our driveway on June 7 08 on my birthday I was ...
A: Sorry for the delay, its been real busy at work... Ok, unfortunately the police department and the ...
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| can they tow my car??? | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I live in Wichita Kansas and I got into a car wreck about a week and ahlf to two weeks ago. I was ...
A: Yes they can tow it, as most apartment complexes have provisions in the leases for operational ...
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| Towed and Auctioned in Alexandria, Virginia | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I was out of town and my Benz coupe was towed from my condo. It had developed an "unsightly" flat ...
A: Well this sounds interesting and bad at the same time... First of all I want to say that the letter ...
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| wrongful tow | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I parked my car in my parking pad, two doors down from an apartment bldg. A tow truck driver took ...
A: Well it generally is up to the tow company owner and the policies regarding damages done when towing ...
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| truck towed from trailer parki | 7/21/2008 |
Q: My son was visiting a friend at a trailer park in South St Paul, MN. The manager of the trailer ...
A: Sounds like a simple mistake on the "keeping track" of vehicles being parked there. Leaving the ...
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| car towed from shopping center lot | 7/20/2008 |
Q: A group of golfers assembled to meet the bus at a shopping center pad on Allentown Rd. in PG County, ...
A: Well first of all I have to say that shopping center parking lots are always targets for groups to ...
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| truck towed from trailer parki | 7/20/2008 |
Q: My son was visiting a friend at a trailer park in South St Paul, MN. The manager of the trailer ...
A: LEGAL, I have no idea... There are so many issues here left unanswered that I can not provide a ...
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| illegal tow | 7/20/2008 |
Q: an individual in our private community (Association) phoned in a false abandoned car report to the ...
A: YES the California Vehicle codes have a "responsibility section" where the person who authorized the ...
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| Unprofessional behaviour & illegal/wrongful doing from tow truck driver | 7/19/2008 |
Q: The below incident occurred in Baltimore,MD on July 19 2008. I was in a Burger King parking lot. I ...
A: Well this happens from time to time where the tow truck does attempt or tows the wrong vehicle... ...
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| Towed from a Gas Station | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I was on my way to move it and I saw my truck being towed. I tried to chase down the tow truck but ...
A: Well it does sound as if it is a scam and is operating either illegally or on the very edge of the ...
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| WE PARKED A FRIENDS CAR IN OUR SPACE | 7/19/2008 |
Q: WE HAVE PARKED A FRIENDS CAR IN OUR ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE. HE IS WORKING ON GETTING HIS REGISTATION ...
A: I have no solid answer here, as I do not know where this is happening and all that... BUT AS A ...
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| towed because of registration | 7/19/2008 |
Q: my car with CA plates & expired registration was towed and impounded in NY. I don't have the money ...
A: I really have no answer for this one, as it appears that you are living in NY and I know they have ...
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| towed without my knowledge | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I LET MY SISTER BORROW MY CAR IT BROKE DOWN AT HER FRIENDS APARTMENT, THE FRIEND FROM WHAT I ...
A: YES, the vehicle owner is responsible for any and all towing and storage fees owed... You however ...
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| licensing towing companies | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I am suing a towing company in Newhall, CA for violating numerous sections of CVC 22658/22953 ...
A: Well there are state licenses, permits needed, and of course there are the City business licenses ...
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| Towing Laws | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I am located in Huntsville, AL. I sold my car six months ago to a individual allowing them to make ...
A: Well first of all, if the registration - title was changed to the new owner and it does not list you ...
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| expired inspection towed | 7/16/2008 |
Q: i legally parked my car in front of my apartment and the next morning it was gone. I called the ...
A: Well as "FAR AS I KNOW" there are no specific laws regarding towing from private property for ...
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| apt people towed my car for parking at office parking | 7/16/2008 |
Q: the apt people towed my car as i parked my car in office parking, the towing guy saw me n he know me ...
A: NO they are not required to give you any warnings other than posted parking requirements or ...
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| Tow truck fees | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I had a rear tire blowout on my dodge ramcharger while going around the Washington DC beltway. I did ...
A: Well the pricing for that area seems about right from what I am able to gather, and have heard ...
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| tow yard fee for unlicensed driver on police impounded car | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am writing about an impound issue which took place in San Diego, CA. I recently had my car ...
A: Wow This is a new one on me. I have never heard of a tow company doing this... Since it was a ...
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| Parking & towing in VA | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I was visiting my girlfriend at her apartment complex and my vehicle got towed. After searching the ...
A: Well as a general rule, a warning to visitors or tenants would be the signs posted at the entrances ...
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| front wheel dr | 7/14/2008 |
Q: i indicated in the question that the vehicle had front wheel dr. thanks,bob
A: Subject: towing a "4x4" on a tow dollyhi richard; i rented a tow dolly to tow a 2003 ford escape ...
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| child safety | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I live in Ft myers, Florida and my ex-husband is a tow truck driver and is on call all the time. He ...
A: Well this question also depends on the rules of the insurance company who covers the tow trucks, the ...
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| Contesting towing charges/tickets in Portland, OR | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I got towed last night in downtown Portland, OR, by the city. Signage was there, but confusing (2 ...
A: Well to be honest the chances are 50 - 50 that you would win.. The hearings that are done (at ...
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| towing a 4x4 on a tow dolly | 7/13/2008 |
Q: i rented a tow dolly to tow a 2003 ford escape 4x4 xlt with front wheel dr 3.ol v6 4speed auto o/d ...
A: if you have done this then all you need to do is BUY A NEW CAR... The transmission will be fried as ...
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| Damage to my Impounded car | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Hey Richard. I recently got my car towed but when I gathered the money to pick it up there was a BIG ...
A: they should have insurance which covers this kind of issue and while they will try to deny the ...
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| neighbor problem | 7/13/2008 |
Q: okay heres the thing,my next door neighbor rents out rooms to people and theres this new guy whose ...
A: If I have then right then you are "battling" over parking on a "public street" NO ONE can have a ...
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| laws once car on tow truck | 7/13/2008 |
Q: cincinnati, ohio. what are laws re: a person rights once car hooked up to tow truck re: belongings & ...
A: I really do not follow the question here... Too many different things which could be happening. The ...
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| Police tow | 7/12/2008 |
Q: Can the police tow a car in Van Nuy, CA from a shopping center parking lot? If the police see an ...
A: While this is more a legal question than an actual towing related question, if the police did ...
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| Cleveland Towing | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I live in the downtown area of Cleveland, OH. Our "street" is reserved for residents of the ...
A: The damage part of the issue should be taken up with the tow company involved... But I also have to ...
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| Vehicle Storage Fee assistance/and or/ reimbursement | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I bought a car on Craigslist about a month ago for $750. Registration was paid current, but I ...
A: Well you can always dispute the tow either in small claims court or if the local police have a ...
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| Handicap Pss | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Can I be towed from private property if I have a handicap pass in Virginia
A: Just because you have a handicapped parking permit does not relieve you of parking legally or ...
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| personal property, not car, damaged in tow. | 7/11/2008 |
Q: i live in a condo complex in california that's notorious for towing cars. i parked my car in front ...
A: Was the hose threaded though the rims in the hope that you would not be towed for parking illegally? ...
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| theft by towing company employees | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I recently had my car impounded for 30 days. When I went to go ppick up my car I realized I had been ...
A: WHY DO I ACT SHOCKED ??? Good question to ask and I will give you a point to ponder... Go back ...
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| Towing from Private Lot without signs? | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I recently parked in a large office building lot in Englewood, CO near the Fiddler's Green ...
A: Well at the risk of sounding rude or mean, I hate to say it but parking in any lot other than the ...
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| "Buy the Condo; Buy the Parking Space" | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me the code for CA regarding the police of when you purchase a condo, you also ...
A: I would have a real hard time finding the "POLICY" where the Condo association would be either ...
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| towing in NC | 7/10/2008 |
Q: My sister and her husband rent an apartment in NC. Their cars, as well as another residents, were ...
A: Well generally towing due to construction or paving kind of fall outside the normal towing issues ...
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| Towed in Newton MA | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I was towed from a parking lot on a commercial street beside a yoga studio in Newton MA. The lot had ...
A: here is one of the laws which deal with this subject ... I am having trouble finding all the ...
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| Tow Issues | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I let a person without a valid license drive a vehicle that was in my name, and shortly after it got ...
A: Well without knowing all the details on the whole issue, it is really hard to say if they did it all ...
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| towing damage | 7/7/2008 |
Q: my motorcycle was towed recently and the driver put a strap over the back of the bike and it cracked ...
A: Generally that answer is yes... Talk to then and see what they say or do... It may take time ...
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| illegal tow or not? | 7/7/2008 |
Q: i was visiting my girlfriend at her appartment complex and yesterday they put a note on teh door ...
A: There are so many laws in California relating to towing from Private Property that it gets confusing ...
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| Drop fees | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I live in San diego, ca and my sister came down from santa monica to visit me. I live in a gated ...
A: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc22658.htm That section of California law is just a great ...
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| Excessive Towing Charges - Damage to vehicle | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I loaned a 2006 Chevy Impala to a whom I thought was a friend of mine. I have known him for 15 ...
A: Well it does seem strange that it took that long to notify you, but at times dealing with out of ...
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| Towed by Bluegrass Towing in Lexington, Kentucky | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I was towed by the local towing company here in Lexington and the fees are SOOO high with that ...
A: DEFINE "SOOO HIGH" Was it $ 100.00 for the tow, $ 500.00 for the tow, or $90.00 for the tow and ...
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| Tow Truck Driver Wages | 7/5/2008 |
Q: Are there regulations on how tow truck drivers are paid. For example, if they are required to work ...
A: Well, hard to answer this one, as it depends on the state laws of your area and all that... But a ...
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| REPO | 7/4/2008 |
Q: MY CAR WAS REPO'D THIS WEEK. I LIVE IN LATHAM NY. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT THE REPO COMPANY TO CHARGE ...
A: I really have no answer for this one as it is between your finance company and you. The repo company ...
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| what to do? | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I am a self employed truck driver on thursday evening the 19th of June 2008, i parked my reefer by ...
A: Well it does not sound legal to me what is happening... It kind of sounds like the tow company is ...
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| tow company loss my husband's truck | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My husband left his truck parked in Lowe's parking lot. It was towed. When he went to get it, the ...
A: Louisiana is one place which has great laws and protection for vehicle owners... It also allows for ...
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| Mistakenly towed vehicle | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I live in Fort Collins, Colorado and my roommate's car was mistakenly towed by our landlord. She ...
A: Well removing the sticker does not stop the tow from happening. The apartment manager did not "SEE ...
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| Getting started on private property townig | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a fenced in area to store cars and would like to get started doing private property towing. ...
A: I really have no more information than what I gave you for the California DMV web site... ...
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| towing from a parking garage | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Richard, I park my SUV in a parking garage at work and recently faced the possibility of needing to ...
A: Well, this can get to be a complicated answer but tow companies as a general practice are fairly ...
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| Can they LEGALLY keep the stuff on my truck? | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I live in Phoenix, AZ. &I have a work truck(it is a COMPANY VEHICLE!) that had caught on ...
A: Well in most cases the lien on the vehicles apply to the vehicle and all the contents of it... It ...
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| Towing | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Is it legal to tow a car with a car seat inside leaving a mother stranded with a baby? Yes one can ...
A: Do you think that having a car seat in the vehicle should allow parking anywhere in violation of any ...
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| Car towed after alarm apparently went off | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I live in British Columbia Canada (Vancouver). I got off work this evening (I work the evening ...
A: Generally vehicles towed for alarms going off, are towed cause of the noise... I have done many of ...
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| Getting started on private property townig | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have a fenced in area to store cars and would like to get started doing private property towing. ...
A: Well, this is kind of a loaded question... Are you in business as a tow company right now or are ...
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| Car got towed with reason of parking on Fire Lane | 6/30/2008 |
Q: my car got towed for the reson of parking on the fire lane. I live in a town house community. I ...
A: Generally any "DRIVING AREA" in the complex is a fire lane as the fire department needs room to get ...
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| Car towed | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I parked last Saturday evening by a meter on a side street in Hollywood, CA. The posted sign said 2 ...
A: Yes, No and the reason I say that is that natural hazards such as trees will always be an issue ...
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| Towing a All wheel drive Subaru from UT to PA | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I will be moving soon from UT to PA. I have an all wheel drive Subaru Forester and I am on a tight ...
A: While this question is out of my MAIN AREA OF EXPERTISE, think about the whole issue... All wheel ...
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| Dot numbers, etc. | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I am about to put my new welding truck on the road. My equipment is permanently attached to the ...
A: well as far as I know if they truck is registered as a commercial vehicle and is over a gross weight ...
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| Car towed after being there for 2 hours | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Okay, so here's a little bit of background. There is a fair going on in Ocean Beach, (San Diego) CA. ...
A: I think you are confusing the 24 hour law (which does not always apply) for parking lots and ...
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| towing un registered vehicle | 6/27/2008 |
Q: how long after being tag can vehicle be towed in boise Idaho
A: well it depends on lots of things... Are the police the ones who tagged the vehicle for illegal ...
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| Hook from tow truck ripped my side skirt... | 6/27/2008 |
Q: When my '02 Jetta was being towed to my house, the "tow technician" attached his hook to a hole in ...
A: See what the tow company is going to do, yes it does take some time to get repairs done, but it also ...
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| storage fees | 6/25/2008 |
Q: Bought vehicle through ebay from Texas dealer, bad deal, ebay protection got seller to refund me ...
A: Well as to a private person charging storage, I really do not have any idea if that would work and ...
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| Towing Regulations | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I live in Indianapolis Indiana. I have a truck with what is called a sneaker-lift. The entire unti ...
A: are you going to be towing for hire ??? Doing repos or impounds or general towing... www.dot.gov ...
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| 1991 ford van | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 1991 ford e-150 half ton 302 automatic conversion van. I went to pull a 1985 24ft camper ...
A: While this is not my area of expertise, it is a simple answer... The van is not rated or able to ...
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| Towing | 6/22/2008 |
Q: We live in Colorado and recently had out vehicle towed off a curb right in front of us. I was ...
A: well I know that Colorado has some strange rules on impounds from what I have been able to find ...
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| Car reported stolen and turned out to be towed | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Okay, Los Angeles, CA... We reported a car stolen the first week of April. The police checked ...
A: Well this sounds kind of funny to me, but it highlights some of the issues when dealing with ...
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| towing a front wheel drive car | 6/20/2008 |
Q: When towing a front-wheel drive vehicle with a car dolly does it still have to be in neutral or can ...
A: Well it really does not matter much, as the drive wheels are off the ground... Neutral will allow it ...
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| illegal rv tow | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Mesa, arizona. I parked my rv(ok with owner)in the apt parking lot the first night i moved into my ...
A: Well I wish I could find the link I had for a law in Arizona (not sure if it was a State Law or a ...
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| I Took My Car Back Part 2 | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I was parked illegally and they towed and hid my car a few blocks away. They moved it to a private ...
A: Actual "legal" answers to this are hard to say as it all depends on the Judge ruling in the case... ...
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| Tow Driver Dropped Vehicle Off In Flood Zone | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I live in Iowa and recently had my vehicle towed to a secure location by AAA. The towing company ...
A: I know the shear magnitude of the floods are overwhelming and I watch the news like everyone and see ...
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| Tow Truck Driver Scratched My Car | 6/20/2008 |
Q: So here's how the story goes...I parked illegally on a city street where you can't park from 9pm to ...
A: Talk to the tow company owner about this issue, but it sound as if they are going to deny the ...
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| taking my car to a wrecker | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Just wondering what needs to be removed from my vehicle before I take it to a wrecker/junk yard. ...
A: Well I would make sure that its cleaned out of personal property of course, and that there are no ...
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| towing issue | 6/19/2008 |
Q: My vehicle was impounded at one o'clock in the morning. it was towed less then 5 miles form the ...
A: YES, MAYBE, I do not know... It all depends on the City and State you are in, as each one has ...
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| I am a woman tower. | 6/19/2008 |
Q: My problem is a bit different. I am a woman tow company owner. Its given me just a few hurdles. ...
A: Well, welcome to the world of POLITICS, GOOD OLDE BOY NETWORK and TOWING... And we know this does ...
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| Vehicles with Expired tags | 6/19/2008 |
Q: City - Skippack (Blue Bell), Pennsylvania We have a problem with people leaving their vehicles in ...
A: I really have no solid answer for you as it seems you are a tenant in an apartment complex... Yes ...
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| towed car | 6/18/2008 |
Q: so i got my car towed, but the things is that the car never passed smog, and I never completed the ...
A: OUCH, this is going to hurt the previous owner of the vehicle as they are still listed as the "legal ...
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| Improper towing | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I live in Durham, North Carolina and this morning my car was towed. I live in an apt complex, and ...
A: Well you knew that the lots where going to get painted, and you tried to follow the requirements it ...
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| car towed | 6/17/2008 |
Q: My 97 Saturn was out back of my condo at the curb without the personalized licensed plates on it. ...
A: Well the answer to cost you money is "YES, NO, MAYBE" as it depends on the state laws where you are ...
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| Can I get my things out of the car before its taken away? | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Hey there, I live in Toledo Ohio and I was parked on an appartment, private property. It was probly ...
A: It does not sound right to me, and I really think that he was bluffing big time... The vehicle ...
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| towing from private driveway | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Yesterday a neighbor authorized us to park three cars in their driveway. The neighbor was out of ...
A: Again, another question without the City or State given so I can look at the laws and point you in ...
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| Tow Driver Dropped Vehicle Off In Flood Zone | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I live in Iowa and recently had my vehicle towed to a secure location by AAA. The towing company ...
A: Well first of all, I am sorry this happened and I hope that your house is ok and and you did not ...
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| I Took My Car Back | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I was parked illegally and they towed and hid my car a few blocks away. They moved it to a private ...
A: WHERE WHERE WHERE Basic information on this board says that I need the city and state to answer ...
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| car towed due to delinquent condo association fees | 6/16/2008 |
Q: my car was booted by my condo association for delinquent maintainance fees. i have been disputing ...
A: well look at it this way, if the bank had your car towed cause you were behind on payments, do you ...
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| Got car didnt pay fees | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I went to the tow lot today in austin. I got towed from the visitor section at my brothers appt. ...
A: Well, lets see, you got towed and you did not have the money to pay for the tow, so you basically ...
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| driver breaking into vehicle | 6/15/2008 |
Q: tow truck driver towed vehicle 35 minutes after parking pass expired. Driver used slim jim to get ...
A: as far as I am aware of, the practice of entering vehicles is only supposed to happen to allow for ...
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| Towing issue | 6/14/2008 |
Q: My car was towed two blocks to an auto shop where the fuel pump was replaced. When I drove the car ...
A: Well, I really am going to have a hard time answering this question as its hard to know what kind of ...
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| buisness venture... | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I was very interested in finding out what license or permits I would have to aquire in the state of ...
A: Well part of the answer depends on what kind of towing you want to do... Police towing requirements ...
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| 1993 Nissan UD Tow Truck | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1993 Nissan UD 1800 tow truck. I need a battery for it and do not know which is the ...
A: Well, it does take 2 batteries (on the diesel engines) and as to BRANDS, well that depends on you ...
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| towing from the street | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I parked my auto, a New Beetle in January this year on the north side of Palm east of Ocean in ...
A: I understand what you are asking, but I do not know the SPECIFIC PERSON to contact, as I was ...
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| towing / storage | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Our car was towed after an accident. When we called the tow company to inquire about removing ...
A: Well I am sorry that you feel the answer was lame, but its also the truth... Yes tow companies have ...
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| Family Member Had My Van Towed | 6/13/2008 |
Q: My brother who is in his 40s had my van that was parked in the driveway towed. I am half owner of ...
A: Yes you can do the small claims court if you so desire, no one is going to stop you from that. But ...
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| Disabled Parking on Private property | 6/12/2008 |
Q: In California. Can an HOA on private property enforce restrictions to the disabled parking spaces ...
A: Well Brett, I know that California has some strict laws regarding handicapped parking issues and ...
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| Everett, WA Towing Laws | 6/12/2008 |
Q: When is a vehicle considered "in tow"? I recently walked out of my friends apt complext to find a ...
A: Well this sounds a bit on the edge of a gray area.... But yes in most cases the tow truck charges a ...
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| tow Chevy S10 with Dodge Durango | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I am moving from Orlando FL, to Buffalo NY. I want to use my 2002 Dodge Durango rear wheel drive, ...
A: well as to the plugs for the transmission you would have to check with a transmission shop for ...
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| two vehs | 6/11/2008 |
Q: when towing second veh behind a land-dol or flat bed with stinger, do u need t cross safety chains, ...
A: I have heard that Florida specify crossed chains... But I also know that WreckMaster says to cross ...
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| My apartment complex in Alexandria, VA moved my car | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I went out this morning to find that my car had been moved from its parking spot to a spot across ...
A: DRIVEN, ah that would mean they had keys to the vehicle correct ???? I would say that either it ...
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| Towing a 2005 Honda Odyssey | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I will be moving from WA to NM and I am renting a large moving van and I would like to tow my 2005 ...
A: Well U-Haul, Budget, and Ryder all come to mind for the Car carrier or dolly. But if they are saying ...
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| driveway blocking laws | 6/10/2008 |
Q: how far does a car have to be in your driveway to have it towed? we don't have a curb or sidewalk, ...
A: well there can be several issues here as to what defines a "blocked driveway" Is it 1 inch into ...
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| towing from the street | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I parked my auto, a New Beetle in January this year on the north side of Palm east of Ocean in ...
A: wow I really have no idea of how to answer this question... Street parking issues are hard to ...
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| car towed due to delinquent condo association fees | 6/9/2008 |
Q: my car was booted by my condo association for delinquent maintainance fees. i have been disputing ...
A: HaWell each and every day the vehicle sits in the storage yard it increases in cost... Now as the ...
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| towing / storage | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Our car was towed after an accident. When we called the tow company to inquire about removing ...
A: Well I would check with your insurance company and see what they say about the theft... But I also ...
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| towing for expired registration | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Good morning, I am an attorney in the USMC stationed in Iraq trying to help a fellow Capt. Her ...
A: Well I really have no idea how to answer this question especially given the "distance involved" and ...
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| car towed and sold but still asked to pay for storage | 6/8/2008 |
Q: MY car was towed a few months ago in San Francisco,CA;but i didn't retrieve it. The towing company ...
A: Yes they can do it... California law states that you the vehicle owner are responsible for all ...
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| Towing, Dallas Texas | 6/7/2008 |
Q: My car was towed from the apartment Complex where I Reside. I had gone to the Office for parking ...
A: Well it does sound strange that you were not given a permit when you were in there the first time. ...
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| Towing Issue | 6/7/2008 |
Q: My car was towed from the parking lot of the apartment complex that I live in. My tags expired on ...
A: Well the apartment complex most likely has a provision in the rental - lease agreement which covers ...
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| Towing from private property | 6/6/2008 |
Q: We are from Alachua County in Florida. Recently, we had 2 vehicles removed from our property by a ...
A: Well this sounds interesting... But from what it sounds like the "salvage yard owner" happened to ...
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| Towed an unauthorized vehicle from private parking. | 6/6/2008 |
Q: There are two parking spots in downtown Louisville, Ky behind the building that my restaurant is in. ...
A: well, its a classic case of he says, she says... As to if its a "valid case" that would be up to ...
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| towing a vehicle from rented property | 6/6/2008 |
Q: What are the laws pertaining to towing a vehicle from a rented home? If I am renting a home and ...
A: Well, there are a few issues here which should be addressed. First of all the property owner has ...
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| towing damage 97 Cherokee AWD | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I was recently towed in downtown San diego. My question is concerning damgage that was incurred to ...
A: Well I tend to agree, as CV joints are a high failure item and if the vehicle had been towed 15 or ...
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| leaving car in impound | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Los Angeles, CA...I tried the DMV webpage, but couldn't seem to find an answer...My old 88 Honda was ...
A: Yes, California DMV website has a very huge and confusing bunch of information... Now if you had ...
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| Car towed from apt complex | 6/5/2008 |
Q: My 2004 no rust no dents valid license plated Dodge Intrepid was towed from my apt complex in ...
A: Well the issue of what "parked to long" is will be the hot discussion anywhere... Most apartment ...
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| Requiements for vehical pickup from tow yard | 6/5/2008 |
Q: My car was towed for lack of current registration. What documents will be needed for pickup from the ...
A: while the requirements may be simple, there are lots of variables.. First off, each City or State ...
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| excessive towing charge | 6/5/2008 |
Q: My daughter had her car tow after one wheel (rear wheel) left the road and over a stone wall. The ...
A: It sounds a bit much to me also... I always wonder why there is a winch, labor and clean up fee on ...
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| Towed from Santa Ana condo complex | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My wife is a Realtor and took a client to a condo complex in the city of Santa Ana around 8 P.M. in ...
A: it sounds to me as it was a "gray area tow" which means to me at least that some of it is legal and ...
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| Safety Chain Replacement | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I have a trailer hitch called the trailer trapper. It will not let my trailer come off under the ...
A: Well while this is not my real area of expertise I do see what you are talking about after a search ...
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| Towed without any visible signage | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I recently got towed from a private property (apartment lot in front of a friends unit I was ...
A: First of all the sign laws are State laws... And the law is below.. *************** Oregon 98.810 ...
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| Transferring title to tow company | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I recently tried to donate my car after i left Jacksonville Fl, however the property manager ended ...
A: Well this issue has some points which are going to make it complicated... First of all the vehicle ...
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| Towing issue | 6/2/2008 |
Q: On Saturday night, I parked in a paid parking area. I paid my $5.00, and parked where I was told to ...
A: well in answering your questions first I have to say a few things... First how long do you think ...
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| tow bill | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I have been talking with a gentlemen about purchasing his vehicle which has been towed and in ...
A: Well the vehicle owner is responsible for towing and storage fees, and as such that would be the ...
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| Front end damage Mercedes S430 | 6/2/2008 |
Q: Richmond, Virginia Mercedes s430 AMG sport package low profile tires and AMG spoilers---- In Error ...
A: First of all, I am sorry to hear about the mistake that happened and caused the whole incident. ...
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| Collection agency wants more money than car was worth | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I'm from southern California and my car was towed about a year ago. I paid $1,000 for it . I was ...
A: Well if the vehicle was registered to you then you are responsible for the towing and storage fees ...
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| wheels scratches | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 2006 Mustang GT. On 05/02/08 I had $1,800.00 worth in wheels put on my car as well a ford ...
A: Well what I am talking about is the issue of the chain design and how it would contact the rim... ...
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| Illegal towing? | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I was visiting my sister at California Maison HOA in San Jose. I got there at approx 6PM on May 30, ...
A: Well welcome to the headache of a HOA.. Basically the easy answer is that a HOA operates as a "mini ...
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| Towing with a 2002 Ford Explorer Sportstrac | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I am looking to tow a 1980 Fiat X1/9 from Duluth, GA to Detroit MI using a Ford Explorer Sporttrac. ...
A: I really have no idea what to suggest as U-Haul has done lots of research into what can be done and ...
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| Towing in Dallas, TX | 5/30/2008 |
Q: Truck was towed from Albertsons (grocery store) parking lot- with no signs posted anywhere about no ...
A: Well that section is correct in saying that the signs have to be posted and such... But then again, ...
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| waiting for tags from State and car towed with no warning | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I live in Philadelphia. I was ordered by the State of PA to send in my tags and registration for ...
A: Wow, if I understand this question correctly you lost the "right to have the vehicle registered and ...
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| car was towed from side of road with flat tire arter only 4 hrs. | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I live in Lake County Florida. At approximately 7:30 on May 28, 2007 my tire (doughnut) went flat ...
A: Well vehicles left on the side of the roadways do create traffic hazards and as such depending on ...
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| Towing Issues | 5/29/2008 |
Q: My story is below: I paid for the parking, bu the ticket was only half printed by the machine. I ...
A: well it sounds as if this happened in British Columbia (ICBC) and while the vehicle was "legally ...
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| Property inside an impounded vehicle | 5/29/2008 |
Q: My car was impounded in Eugene Oregon and I was arrested at the same time. When I was released from ...
A: Well, I hate to say it but it sounds like the vehicle being towed, and the time involved till you ...
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| who pays the bill | 5/28/2008 |
Q: vehicle is stolen. 18 year old driver from South Dakota dies driving vehilce in Nebraska. Vehicle ...
A: well the vehicle owner is responsible for towing and storage fees... Normally insurance will cover ...
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| AWD tow damage | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My Subaru AWD was towed from a restaurant parking spot in Montgomery County MD (Wheaton). I met the ...
A: Well I would be talking to the tow company owner about the "lack of receipt" (driver might not of ...
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| Towing a front wheel car from behind | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Today my front wheel vehicle was towed from behind. What damage could have been caused? I am trying ...
A: Well, in answering this question I can open up a bunch of issues which "COULD HAPPEN" but are also ...
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| drive away tow | 5/27/2008 |
Q: i have a full greyhound bus which i was living in and i was in the middle of vacating the private ...
A: Well, it seems that some information is missing here such as what City and State you are in... In ...
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| Towing damage | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I recently had a tow and shortly after recieving my car from my mechanic i realized that there was ...
A: Well in looking at the picture you have, it seems that something was dropped on top of the hood if I ...
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| retrieval charge from towing company | 5/27/2008 |
Q: San Diego CA Regal Towing Is it illegal for a towing company to charge me to retrieve items from my ...
A: oh a REPO. Well there goes a whole other issue... Repo companies do tend to do things totally ...
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| towing law suit | 5/26/2008 |
Q: a towing company towed my car as being in the wrong parking spot, i went down to the towing company ...
A: well talk to the tow company about the damages, and see if they are going to stand behind it and if ...
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| wee to learn how to drive tow truck | 5/26/2008 |
Q: i,m looking for were to learn how to drive tow truck in atlanta georgia area can u pls direct me .
A: Sam, I hate to be the bad news bringer, but there really is "NO SCHOOL" for tow truck driving. Yes ...
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| tow charge | 5/25/2008 |
Q: i had my car towed from my sisters apartment complex. i had parked and went inside.apparently i had ...
A: Well parking in a fire lane is a NO NO... It does result in either parking tickets or towing. ...
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| wheels scratches | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 2006 Mustang GT. On 05/02/08 I had $1,800.00 worth in wheels put on my car as well a ford ...
A: Well Alex, its real hard to deal with damage claim issues in forums like this online... First of ...
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| towing | 5/24/2008 |
Q: can a convicted felon get a License to drive a tow truck ANSWER: Where ???? It all depends on the ...
A: well the CHP tow service contract has this provision in it, and as such is just a starting place ...
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| retrieval charge from towing company | 5/23/2008 |
Q: San Diego CA Regal Towing Is it illegal for a towing company to charge me to retrieve items from my ...
A: well as easy as it seems to answer this question the correct answer is YES and NO Tow companies ...
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| Excessive Tow Charges | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Yesterday one of my employees broke down in my 2004 Ford Diesel, Dually, crew cab 65 miles outside ...
A: Well if they towed the truck 65 miles one way, (lets say away from the tow company) and then dropped ...
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| car towed out of a auto repair shop | 5/23/2008 |
Q: hi i am from Chicago IL i have a car that was towed from this guy shop were he worked i paid this ...
A: well it sounds as if you left the vehicle at the repair shop to get fixed and might not of given a ...
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| Towing damage | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I recently had a tow and shortly after recieving my car from my mechanic i realized that there was ...
A: let me get this straight... (this is what I get from the question here) You had a flat tire on ...
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| accident towing damage | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Richard, I live in Bradenton, FL. My vehicle ran up a concrete curb in the Walgreens parking lot ...
A: Corey, there are a few things here which seem strange. First of all the concrete curb must of been ...
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| how much time does a towing company have to notify people? | 5/22/2008 |
Q: my car was towed in Cambridge, MA on Friday, May 9. I received the notification on Saturday, May 17; ...
A: Well lets see, they towed it on a Friday, and you are saying you got the letter one week later on ...
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| towing from parking deck | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My car that I have borrowed from my mother that is staying another state was towed today at my ...
A: Well as much as I hate to say it, I see a few problems here with this issue. First of all, its your ...
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| Car towed by city property stolen during the process | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My car rental was towed due to a disconnect between myself and the rental agency. A police officer ...
A: sounds like you are hoping that the police officer did a property inventory of the vehicle so that ...
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| Car Towed in Florida | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I recently (within the last month) relocated to Palm Beach County, Florida, where ...
A: WOW, this is a can of worms... But after reading it a few times, I hate to say it but this tow ...
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| Excessive Tow Charges | 5/20/2008 |
Q: Yesterday one of my employees broke down in my 2004 Ford Diesel, Dually, crew cab 65 miles outside ...
A: WOW that is real expensive tow rates there... Something does not seem right here, and unfortunatly ...
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| unfair towing | 5/20/2008 |
Q: i went to my friends apt. to help him load his baggages. in about 20 mins. and we're about to load ...
A: ah parked in front of your friends apartment... Was it in a fire lane, in the roadway, or parked ...
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| Towed in Houston | 5/19/2008 |
Q: How can I find out how close together "no parking" signs must legally be in Houston, Texas? I was ...
A: aahhh, City signs on a street ? Signs in parking lots ???? how far is "widely spaced" in your ...
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| Car Towin Law | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My car was towed 3 weeks ago in Spring Valley, NY and the company that towed the card sold it to the ...
A: New York State Law says Vehicle owner has to be notified within 5 days of tow and notified by ...
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| car stuck on hauler | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I rented a car hauler from Penske. I don't know the model, but it is brand new. I got the car on the ...
A: well not being there, I can not really help much, but the handle needs to be STRAIGHT UP and down in ...
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| towing mistake - virginia | 5/16/2008 |
Q: My car was ABOUT to get towed, luckily I found the towing guy in the middle of breaking into my ...
A: Ok, Virginia has some laws regarding towing of vehicles from private property and they also have a ...
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| parked vehicle without tag | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I'm an over the road truck driver and at my home in Orlando, FL I have a vehicle parked. I'm on the ...
A: THINK REVENUE for the city... Many areas have went to this kind of system so that they have ...
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| Car towed from apartment Indianapolis IN | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My fiancee's car was towed from our apartment complex. We had the apartment's parking pass clearly ...
A: OH yes such wonderful legal laws that no one can really understand except lawyers and judges who ...
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| towing issues | 5/13/2008 |
Q: What happens to your vehicle if it was towed and you cant afford to take it out and its been at the ...
A: well the "GENERIC ANSWER" is the tow company files paperwork with the state after a period of time, ...
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| Towing to the Yard | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have a customer who had a collision and called the tow provider to move the undrivable vehicle to ...
A: well this is one of the "gray areas" in towing... Now its a private call from what you describe ...
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| Towing | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I live in a trailer park in Pasadena, Texas, Harris County. This weekend my new car was parked in ...
A: well, this is one of those great debates on trailer parks.. Most of them do not have enough room ...
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| MY CAR WAS TOWED | 5/12/2008 |
Q: IS THERE A FEE CALLED DISENGAGEMENT FEE,AND UNDER WHAT GROUNDS SHOULD THIS FEE BE CHARGED. STATE OF ...
A: well if the police had it towed and they required a release to be issued by them as a condition of ...
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| Vehicle Towing Without Notice as to where it has gone | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I recently had a vehicle at a national peppy automotive chain in PA that was towed from their ...
A: I would report it stolen as it seems that you or the auto store do not know where it is... (they ...
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| Towing from private property | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I was parked in an authorized parking spot in a strip center which was private property. I had my ...
A: well depending on state law, that is the big key for how long you can be doing what they would call ...
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| towing issue | 5/10/2008 |
Q: my car was towed for expired plates can i retrieve my car with from the towing company with dealer ...
A: well dealer plates, if I understand the proper usage of them correctly, are for test driving ...
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| already paid and they want it back | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My car was towed a few days ago in Portland, Oregon. I went to the impound today with a release form ...
A: The City of Portland has a towing review board and also a department which oversees the towing ...
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| correct steps for towing | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I was recently towed in clackamas, oregon for being parked in a "no unautorized cars" parking zone ...
A: Brian, in a quick review of that law (which I am not sure "each word and paragraph" became the ...
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| What if I don't want my car? | 5/8/2008 |
Q: North Carolina (Chapel Hill) I had my car towed from a shopping center parking lot. I called the ...
A: I always wonder why people think they can they leave a vehicle somewhere when they do not want it ...
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| car towed | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I'm in the air force and got deployed.Then my car got towed on our base.My car was registered in ...
A: Well there are other issues here which affect this answer, and I really am not up on them... The ...
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| Damaged transmission company truck | 5/7/2008 |
Q: When pulling a large truck in for service we were told by the repair shop the drive shaft should be ...
A: Sandra, here is the response I said I would post after I talked to you on the phone about this on ...
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| Towing from private driveway | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Can a county tow someone's vehicle from their private driveway for no reason?
A: Gina, there had to be a reason, and I know that there is a lot more to this question than is listed ...
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| towing | 5/7/2008 |
Q: My friend's car was towed at 2:40 AM in Tuscaloosa, AL. He WAS illegally parked in non-visitor ...
A: Well with that attitude its going to be hard to please you with any answers I bet... And I bet I get ...
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| Towing Damage Issue -- Do I have a case? | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I found this website while doing some research for a small claims court issue I'm pursuing and I'd ...
A: Geoff, I would love to help you more with this, but I was not there either and do not know how it ...
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| Getting contracts | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I just started my business and I want to know how or what site can I go under to get contracts for ...
A: I am lost here... You started a tow company and want to get contracts to do tow aways of illegally ...
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| Fire Lane issue | 5/6/2008 |
Q: A tow company and I had a dispute about me being partially parked in a fire lane. Apparently he ...
A: Information, I need information.... CITY AND STATE PLEASE... After all the rules are different ...
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| Towing, Public Street, No Sign | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Trying to google about my towing situation. Found that you'd given a lot of great advice to a lot ...
A: Ah, again with California and towing laws.... California has a bunch of laws regulating towing of ...
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| MY CAR WAS TOWED | 5/6/2008 |
Q: IS THERE A FEE CALLED DISENGAGEMENT FEE,AND UNDER WHAT GROUNDS SHOULD THIS FEE BE CHARGED. STATE OF ...
A: Disengagement fee = Drop fee = release at scene fee All of these are common and unless there is a ...
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| Car impounded by another driver | 5/5/2008 |
Q: While I was away on a business trip, my car was impounded after it was involved in a hit-and-run ...
A: ah PJ, unfortunately in this case it sounds like the police want to arrest the driver of the vehicle ...
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| Require to move vehicle or tow | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I live in Los Angeles, California. MY land lord has given a 72 hour notice to me that they will be ...
A: Parking lot maintenance and stuff like that has different rules than ones concerning parking of ...
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| HANDICAPPED TOWING | 5/3/2008 |
Q: sOMEONE towed my moms car which has my handicapped parking pass in it and my wheelchair. can they ...
A: Laws differ between Cities and States... I have neither one to refer to in trying to answer this ...
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| Car Towing | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I had my car towed at apt. complex for registration expiration almost immediately after it expired. ...
A: I really have no answers for you, as it seems that you have tried everything I would suggest... But ...
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| philadelphia law regarding sign | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Ok so I parked my car in a lot for a few shops but it was after store hours. The entrance had no ...
A: yes Philadelphia has many laws regarding towing from private property and the posting of signs... ...
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| parking lot | 5/1/2008 |
Q: can we be held responsible for our customers parking in their spaces thanks
A: if I understand this question, you want to know if you are responsible for anything happening to ...
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| TOW MY CAR | 5/1/2008 |
Q: My car got a boot on it. I wanted to tow it myself. can i do this or do i have to wait for the city ...
A: WHAT ??? booted vehicles, usually mean it is illegally parked, or it has outstanding parking ...
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| Towed from Apartment complex in Maryland | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if it is legal to be towed from a handicap parking space that is in a private lot ...
A: Handicapped parking spaces, are governed by Federal, State and City laws - regulations and such... ...
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| DAMAGE TO IMPOUNDED VEHICLE | 4/30/2008 |
Q: MY CAR WAS RECENTLY TOWED. WHEN WE GOT THE CAR HOME WE NOTICED A DENT OR CREASE IN THE FRONT FENDER. ...
A: Where, where is this requirement for a picture to be taken and provided to you the customer showing ...
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| Honda Ridgeline towing Honda CRV | 4/30/2008 |
Q: We are moving from San Diego, CA to Louisiana and want to know if the drive shaft has to be ...
A: its not really my area which I answer questions on towing with tow dollies or RV towing, but the ...
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| Towing vehicles from a privately owned easement | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I'm wondering if someone can help me resolve a long standing issue ? I live in Seattle and own a ...
A: well this is a can of worms, and reason I am saying this is if the "easement" grants rights to get ...
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| Towing Fee Kickback | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Omaha, NE Is there anything restricting a business from contracting with a towing company and ...
A: No, there is not... But in most cases the tow company when they receive a call from say "Stevens ...
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| towing my mustang | 4/28/2008 |
Q: i have a 1988 ford mustang gt. me and my friend need to tow it to the garage using a tow strap with ...
A: well I hate to burst your bubble, but to tell you where to hook a tow strap would be a hard thing to ...
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| Towed at apt complex in Virginia | 4/28/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend parked in a visitor spot at a newly developed complex while visiting a friend who ...
A: OH MY, I have to address the issue about the flatbed first as it is one that "trips my trigger the ...
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| Tire flat spot | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Richard, My Automatic 2004 Mustang was recently towed in Fairfax, VA. I have 2 month old tires on ...
A: well was the car backed into the parking space at the tow company??? That would be a question to ...
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| tow truck damaged my car | 4/27/2008 |
Q: i signd a reciept not realizing the disclaimer was on the bottom. it was to small and i was ...
A: YES I am not sure what you mean by your vehicle was damaged, but a lot of judges rule that a ...
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| Questions on vehicles removed for illegal parking | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I know first off that I was illegally parked. I payed the fee and that is past. My questing ...
A: Well this does sound a bit fishy to me, but it does also sound legal... If the police knew it was ...
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| Your response to a question about towing with a Jeep Liberty | 4/26/2008 |
Q: You answered someone's question in 2006 about towing a 4 x 8 U-Haul trailer with a 2002 Jeep ...
A: I think it was off a "spec sheet online" for the vehicle... Most likely what you found... I have ...
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| Towing charge if show up before car was towed | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I parked my car in a shopping plaza (Shop Rite) parking lot and went to one of the stores adjecent ...
A: I would say there is not a tow charge as they did not show up and do anything... But consider that a ...
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| Car towed for expired tags in apt. | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Question. 1. How is having expired tags breaking the law when parked. 2. What and Who gives the ...
A: Again a question with out information to work with.... NO STATE OR CITY to get specific ...
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| Car got towed from outside apartment complex. HELP!! | 4/25/2008 |
Q: We live in a very small apartment complex in houston texas. We came home one night to find one of my ...
A: Well I am not sure what you can do, as I do not know what to suggest as Houston has some strange and ...
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| Towing issues | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Ok my car got towed in Boulder, Colorado. According to the tow company, my car was taken tuesday ...
A: Welcome to the problem with Colorado and towing... From what understand a tow company in Fort ...
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| Car Towed from Handicap spot from Handicap Apartment | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Pasadena, TX If I live in a handicap apartment am I able to park in the handicap marked parking ...
A: If you mix the permit parking issue in Apartments and then the Handicapped - Disabled parking permit ...
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| Personal property in a towed vehicle | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I live in Kentucky. Can a towing company refuse to give personal items out of a vehicle upon ...
A: well I am trying to recover from a major computer failure and loss of information so this may not be ...
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| starting tow company in VA | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I want to run a small towing company in Roanoke, Virginia and I'm not sure how to get started. I am ...
A: Well Kenny, Virginia is in the middle of completely changing the rules and regulations concerning ...
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| towing business | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Hey i live in wicomico county in maryland. I would like to start a legal towing business. buying a ...
A: Yes you need US DOT numbers, get ahold of the US Department of Transportation, online and you can ...
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| car towed now gear shift messed up | 4/22/2008 |
Q: Richard i hope you can help me... my car was repo from my apt parking lot. when i went to retrieve ...
A: well the repo company sounds like they disconnected the shift linkage (its an automatic correct?) ...
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| fire lane law in norwalk | 4/22/2008 |
Q: i live in a hoa. home owners ass. my car was towed. there was no freelane sign, there was no.. no ...
A: There are 8 Norwalk's in the United States, but I am guessing that its California here (after all ...
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| my car got towed and the police has a hold on the car who should pay the company | 4/21/2008 |
Q: my boyfriend car got stoning from my job and the police found the car.but the tow track company has ...
A: STATE LAWS ( you did not mention what state) say that the vehicle owners are responsible for towing ...
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| Tow from Apt Complex, Tustin, CA | 4/21/2008 |
Q: While visiting me my son had parked his car in a space posted"future resident parking;no public ...
A: I doubt that you could win with the "time issue" as each clock is different", and I have heard and ...
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| PPT | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I live in portland oregon and my car was towed yesterday. my car was parked in an apt complex and I ...
A: Well it sounds as if the tow driver "might" of broke the law, but I was not there so I really do not ...
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| commercial truck impounded | 4/21/2008 |
Q: We had parked our big truck at a Lowes in Fort Worth, TX, a place we had parked overnight for a long ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering but I had a major computer failure and lost most of my ...
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| No business license for towing company | 4/20/2008 |
Q: On April 18 my car was towed out of an apt. complex in Fontana, ca., (no signage, i was there for 45 ...
A: I wonder about this question.... It sounds as if you did your research, but you kind of left out ...
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| Towing a 2006 Yukon | 4/19/2008 |
Q: How can I tow a 2006 Yukon? I have to tow it about 190 miles. Can I tow it using a tow dolly that ...
A: while I really can not answer this, I would say that the vehicle to tow it would have to be at least ...
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| Van towed from my home | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have a bit of a mess. My kids do not yet have licenses. I went to work and one of them got a hold ...
A: Well, I hate to say it but the police officer did "see the crime being committed" and as such ...
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| fire lane | 4/18/2008 |
Q: My friend lives in a mobile home park in Escondido CA. his truck was parked in his driveway with ...
A: Well, you have several issues here which are covered in the California DMV rules... First of all, ...
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| Car towed from apt lot with insufficient signage | 4/18/2008 |
Q: My son's car was towed from a lot in Columbus Ohio in which the only sign prohibiting parking ...
A: it seems that the City of Columbus has some laws (city codes) which cover this issue and there are ...
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| my AAA driver cert# | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Moved from Calif to Arizona, Looking for work as tow operator, Cant find my AAA cert card, Called ...
A: wow, I really have no idea where to tell you to begin with this... Maybe the local offices of AAA ...
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| Auto Towing & Storage | 4/18/2008 |
Q: My wife & I were out of the country for 62 days tending to her father's illness and funeral ...
A: well, the laws require certified letters to be sent to the owner and any lien holders (banks etc) by ...
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| could muffler damage be from towing? | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I recently had my 93 Prelude towed by a company that did private impounds. It was a rear tow with a ...
A: Well since I was not there, do not know what kind of truck they were driving (using) it is really ...
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| Existing Issue Exacerbated by Tow Driver | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Last spring I had to have my 4Runner towed. It had little transmission fliud in it, and wasn't ...
A: well, since the vehicle was low on transmission fluid as the orginial problem, you do not think that ...
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| towing from apartment complex | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I live in an apartment complex in Denver, CO. On Friday afternoon, April 11th, the management says ...
A: well from what you say in the question, it sounds as if the apartment management put some notes on ...
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| starting a towing company in slc utah | 4/15/2008 |
Q: do i need a special lisence or certifacaton to buy a repo truck and start towing vehicles in utah?
A: I am sorry it took so long to answer this question, but I had another computer melt down.. Just got ...
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| car tow public lot & fee | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I had my car parked at the Sylmar/San Fernando MetroLink Station for 5-6 weeks in the parking lot ...
A: Well from what I see here, you left the vehicle for 5 to 6 weeks in the park and ride lot... In most ...
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| Towing | 4/15/2008 |
Q: If you are parked on a street and there are no signs aroudn that say you CANNOT park there, can you ...
A: well as a rule, street parking is controlled and regulated by the city police departments (or ...
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| My car has been towed, and now it's a problem. | 4/15/2008 |
Q: First to start, I'm a resident of New York City and got my car towed in NYC. I drive a 2006 Nissan ...
A: First of all I have to say I am sorry that you live in NYC and got towed, because the Police ...
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| sign obstructed and truck still towed | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My truck was towed from my apartment complex when the main gate was broken and opened, and the ...
A: Well first of all, you need to find out what the state or city laws are regarding the posting of ...
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| Lost In Houston, Texas | 4/14/2008 |
Q: My vehicle was towed on 4/12/08 in Houston, Texas. They have a tow line 713-308-8580, but they ...
A: Well if the police ordered the tow (or possibly in the case of Houston the police might of allowed a ...
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| towing charges | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I was towed from a parking lot because I was parked over the 2 hour limit. OK, this is not what I'm ...
A: New Jersey 'JUST CHANGED" the rules regarding towing vehicles off private property and I went back ...
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| Towing with car dolly 1994 Firebird | 4/13/2008 |
Q: We need to tow our son's 94 Firebird about 200 mile with a car dolly. Can we tow it with the front ...
A: you are correct, it can be towed backwards, but it does create a few issues with towing backwards... ...
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| Towing with car dolly 1994 Firebird | 4/12/2008 |
Q: We need to tow our son's 94 Firebird about 200 mile with a car dolly. Can we tow it with the front ...
A: I would unbolt the driveline from the rear axle and either remove it totally (it might leak ...
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| Car towed -lack of signage | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I was drinking at a bar and grill in Harrisburg, PA. It was a Thursday evening. I felt that I had ...
A: I hate questions from Pennsylvania, simply because the Pennsylvania Code is so hard to search, and ...
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| Towing Damage | 4/10/2008 |
Q: my car was reently towed and I noticed the steering wheel was cocked to the right even though I was ...
A: well I would suggest that you take the vehicle (if possible) and the estimate to the tow company who ...
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| stoping a tow truck | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I live in Columbia, SC I recently stopped a tow truck from towing my friends car. I stood behind the ...
A: Well first of all, towing of vehicles is a "CIVIL MATTER" and as such the police would only keep the ...
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| Vehicle broken into when towed, is this legal? | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I am from Gainesville, Florida and parked in a "Tow Away Zone for Unauthorized Vehicles" parking lot ...
A: Gainesville, just changed a bunch of laws regarding towing from private property, and I have not got ...
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| Tow from a McDonald's in Portland OR on W. Burside St. | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Richard- Last night (April 8), my car was towed away from a McDonald's on W. Burside St. in ...
A: Oh yes, the famous McDonalds on Burnside close to Civic Stadium... (I know that lot very well as I ...
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| Car parked is front of my house 60 days | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My daughters x-boyfriend has his car parked in front of my house for almost 2 months now. He left ...
A: Contact your local police department, as most Cities have laws which limit parking from like 24 ...
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| tractor trailer towed | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have a tractor trailer that i parked in a publice parking lot although i was wrong should I have ...
A: Well since you drive tractor trailer, I know you know all about weight and length laws... First of ...
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| Damages due to Dragging | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My vehicle was recently towed but before being towed it was dragged about 40-50 feet to a spot that ...
A: While damages can happen when dragging the vehicle, short distances usually do not cause much of a ...
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| incorrect towing of all wheel drive vehicle | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have AAA and a week ago I called them to tow my 97 Honda CRV from my place of work to an auto ...
A: http://www.towspec.com/vehent/vehview.aspx?ID=740 That is an online towing manual recommendation ...
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| County Max Rate PPR Towing | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I am a female owned towing company in Naples Florida. Currently our county is proposing a new ...
A: Lisa, you bring up good points here, about the city - county setting rates... First of all, even ...
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| Vehicle towed from apartment because of expired tag | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Vehicle towed from my apartment complex because of expired tag(Coral Springs, FL.) I thought the ...
A: well this is correct and it is also not correct... First of all the apartment has to have a contract ...
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| Was tow cause of problem? | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My car was towed initially with a lift and then supposedly placed on a flatbed afterwards. I know ...
A: Transmission damages have several ways of showing up, one is IMMEDIATE, and then there are damages ...
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| private property tow | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I did a ppt at a residence where someone had parked in another persons driveway blocking them in the ...
A: Wow, this one is good... Unfortunately the person who "claimed to be the owner" did commit a crime ...
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| Car towed and released to tow company. | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Aloha, August 2007 my car was removed from a location I had stored it without my knowledge. I moved ...
A: Well from what I see here in the question, your car was towed, you surrendered the title and then ...
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| Towing unreg/uninsured vehicles | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My question is this. If I were to tow a vehicle (requested by the PD) that is unregistered and ...
A: This kind of depends on the actual reason for the tow, and the laws of that state. Reason I say ...
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| Towing in Apartment Complex | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My car was backed into a parking space in my apartment complex. I heard my alarm go off so when I ...
A: Well I will address the backed in issue first here, legal or not from a law point, it most likely is ...
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| Moving a car before it is connected to a tow truck | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I was visiting my friend in Livermore, CA. We returned from dinner to find the tow guy getting ready ...
A: This is one of the "gray areas" of the law... The DMV pages do talk about the "drop fee" and such, ...
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| towed vehicle from police for suspended license | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I was arrested last week. The police towed my vehicle because in their computer system, it showed ...
A: Well as much as I hate to say it, as long as humans are doing something there is the chance for ...
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| Spot release laws/regs (if any) in WA | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Richard, I am a tow driver in Seattle/King County, WA and have 9 years experience. Recently there ...
A: I decided to delay answering this question Jeff, until I had time to review the proposed changes to ...
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| Car towed from Business parking lot in Long Beach, CA | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I parked my car in a company parking lot that a restaurant across the street has a sign on the ...
A: I have looked at this question and you say there is a sign stating "restaurant parking" but then ...
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| Towing from Handicapped space | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I live in Greensboro, NC. My son was issued a temporary handicap parking placard after severely ...
A: well you are right on the 2 separate issues, but the school permit is going to be a key here... If ...
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| Confronting Tow Truck | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I too experience a similiar problem. However, I walked outside before they even started to tow the ...
A: I am not aware of any law in Maryland like what is in effect in California... But "GENERALLY" if ...
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| I got a parking ticket and got towed at the same time. | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I live in Miami Beach FL. I park in a street where one side is free parking and the other side is ...
A: Parked on a street generally means that you are under the police department towing contracts. As ...
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| Condo Assoc. towing | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Is it legal, in the state of Ohio, for condo or homeowners assoc. to tow a commercial vehicle from ...
A: Condo and homeowner associations are ones where they have different rules and regulations regarding ...
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| written contract | 4/3/2008 |
Q: My partner and I just started in the towing business and would like to know where can we find a ...
A: Well, I would love to help but there are so many variations in contracts for removal from private ...
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| car towed from apartment complex | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I live in Gresham Oregon (Multnomah County) and live in an apartment complex ...
A: Ah, Gresham Oregon, gateway to Mt Hood... I miss my homestate of Oregon... Gresham has recently ...
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| Towing Issues | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I'm a land lord for an apartment complex in Durham, NC. I have two vehicles in my lot that have ...
A: I have looked high and low for information on North Carolina towing regulations dealing with removal ...
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| car towed | 4/2/2008 |
Q: my car is registered in florida,i left it in new york for a couple of weeks until i returned by my ...
A: LAWYER - COURT That is the best answer I have, it is a civil issue here and as such it needs to be ...
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| neighbour's visitor blocking access to garage | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I am in Vancouver, Canada. In Vancouver, the garages are at the back of the property and are ...
A: WOW thanks for that link. I will add it to my references for future questions from that area... ...
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| Property left in car | 4/1/2008 |
Q: About a year ago, my gf at the time had 2 car towed from our apartment complex. We couldn't move ...
A: somewhere, some how, the tow company had to file a lien which is state required to be able to ...
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| Signage and tow laws | 3/31/2008 |
Q: This question is regarding towing regulation in Boston, MA Car was towed from parking spot behind a ...
A: http://law.onecle.com/massachusetts/266/120D.html Boston has many many laws regarding towing, but ...
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| Vehicle towed from a Service Garage | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Boise, Idaho. Verbal Agreement made with a garage to bring in Title (broken down pickup, no work ...
A: I really can not answer this as I was not there and privy to the "verbal agreement" between you and ...
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| az tow sign requirments | 3/31/2008 |
Q: My car was towed from an apt. complex in Glendale, Arizona 2 weeks ago. Is there a required place ...
A: Glendale just changed some laws regarding Private Property towing of vehicles, and I hope the link ...
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| TOWED FROM PARKING LOT OF BUSINESS | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I was recently towed from a coffee shop parking. The attendant stated that he observed me walking ...
A: I can not answer this question due to lack of information which includes CITY and STATE so that I ...
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| Car towed while running after being blocked in | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I was parked at a friend's apartment complex in Portland, OR, in front of what I believed was my ...
A: Ok, let me get this straight. You parked in front of a garage at an apartment complex which you ...
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| tow company charges per day | 3/29/2008 |
Q: why am i charged for 3 days storage and tow fees when they have only held my vechicle foe less than ...
A: Well as a general rule towing storage fees are charged on a calendar day basis. Now, California ...
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| Property left in car | 3/28/2008 |
Q: About a year ago, my gf at the time had 2 car towed from our apartment complex. We couldn't move ...
A: Well, I really hate to say that you are out of the vehicles and the contents inside them... Usually ...
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| Car towed frfom apt complex | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Frankfort, Ky I have or had two cars. My landlord out a sticker on my car saying it was going to ...
A: Well Kentucky law KRS 189.725 states that signs have to be posted... But between, weather, ...
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| training | 3/28/2008 |
Q: what kind of training one person needs to be a tow truck operator,how long and from who?
A: WOW very loaded question here... First of all most all towing is OJT (on job training)... There ...
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| Long term storage charges by towing company | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Richard, My son's car was left with a repair facility for a sufficiently long time that he thought ...
A: I really do not understand why people think that they can just leave a vehicle somewhere, be it a ...
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| Philadephia tow truck permits | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I own a tow truck i live in bucks co. Pa.I want to tow in philly.Do i need permits for my truck and ...
A: I really have no idea of the requirements, I know it is the City who requires them though... Best ...
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| My car was towed on flat tires | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Is it legal in the state of Florida for my car to be towed, because it had four flat tires, out of ...
A: Absolutely, they can tow your car for ANY REASON... I doubt that they towed it away on flat tires, ...
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| Towing Rates | 3/27/2008 |
Q: You sent me a message back yesterday that stated although there are no set rates in Texas for towing ...
A: They should be posted on a sign in the office and they are also on file with the Texas PUC office ...
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| Tow from Apartment Complex | 3/26/2008 |
Q: The Tow happened in Redlands, Ca. It was 11:30 at night and there were currently no available ...
A: Fire lane markings are listed here, http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc22500_1.htm ***** ...
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| Tow from Apartment Complex | 3/26/2008 |
Q: The Tow happened in Redlands, Ca. It was 11:30 at night and there were currently no available ...
A: Well, patrol or roam towing (cruise the lots) is allowed still in California for patrolling fire ...
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| towing laws | 3/25/2008 |
Q: If i park in 30 minute visitors parking at a building where a college & business share. Can i be ...
A: I am lost here, I guess you attend the college ? and as such have a permit to park in the lot.. I ...
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| Car Damaged During Tow, Please Help | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Yesterday my 2006 Scion was towed out of a parking spot near my work in Aurora, Colorado. I ...
A: Talk to the tow company management and owners about the damages, they should do something. But be ...
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| Car towed at my apt | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I was parked behind my apt garage and got towed. Do they have have the right to do this???? I am ...
A: Behind the garage? Do you mean in the grass behind the physical building or do you mean behind the ...
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| Towing Issues | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Is there a set rate that can not be exceeded on rates for impounding a vehicle in Texas....also on ...
A: I am aware of a few CITIES who regulate the prices which are charged for towing vehicles in Texas... ...
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| towing damages | 3/24/2008 |
Q: ok my car got towed....i payed to get it out but when i got in my car the it wouldn't catch gears i ...
A: Well, I am not sure what towing the vehicle could of really done to cause your vehicle to not go ...
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| CAR TOWED @ APT COMPLEX- NO SIGN, NO NOTICE | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Last night I parked my car outside of my apartment in Cheltenham, PA, on a street with public ...
A: Well, as a rule "STREET PARKING" and the towing of vehicles from them is part of the police ...
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| car broke down, then got towed....... | 3/24/2008 |
Q: My car broke down. I moved it into the median that was between two lanes. The median is very large. ...
A: Well, medians are just for separating the lanes, not for parking and the shoulders of the road ...
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| Car Towed in Dallas, TX | 3/23/2008 |
Q: My car was towed this evening from a residential street. I was parked with several other cars - ...
A: Residential Street = Police Department ordered tow... From the sounds of it, the owner of the ...
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| Towing enforcement by apartments | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I am still researching this area, I live in Laurel, MD (Howard county). Can an apartment complex ...
A: Again this question comes up, and the answers are always the same... YES the apartment owners - ...
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| TOWING FROM PHILADELPHIA | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I want to have my father's antique car towed from a garage in Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA ...
A: I know that in Philadelphia they have some weird towing laws and regulations and a few years ago ...
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| Florida Towing | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I was parked on private property in Florida. I saw a tow truck going toward my truck so I went and ...
A: I really have no idea of how to answer this question... Doing what you did by attempting to drive ...
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| Apt. Mgmt. threatens to tow operable vehicle that hasn't been moved in 3 months | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Who makes the laws in Indiana giving an apartment manager legal right to threaten to tow my ...
A: Well, there are laws created by the state legislature which deal with abandoned vehicles, illegal ...
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| Disabled persons car towed from apt in Calif | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I really appreciate you taking the time to help. After reading the tow issue in Oregon I don't have ...
A: Well, you are correct in the problem being a nightmare... Disabled persons vehicles do have some ...
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| Car towed after sale was made and release mailed in | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am located in California but have searched around and still hope you can help me with a question. ...
A: From what it sounds like you followed the law, (personally I would of mailed the letter "CERTIFIED ...
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| WRONGFUL TOWING | 3/19/2008 |
Q: THIS OCCURRED IN BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO BUY A FUTON AT A SHOPPING PLAZA. ...
A: Well this issue is one which has no real answers, yet is one which is a major problem... Let me ...
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| towing 4 wheel drive | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1996 Suzuki sidekick 4 wheel drive manual transmission, it was towed I am not sure what ...
A: this is real hard to say if it could of been done while it was towed, as I was not there, nor do I ...
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| hoa towing | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I live in Windermere Florida in a Deed restricted community. It is gated and cars are not allowed to ...
A: Kim, I am at a quandary about this post and how to answer it... I understand that the HOA wants to ...
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| Private Property Towing | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I own a shopping center in Birmingham,AL and have had several incidents where commercial drivers ...
A: Alabama laws are kind of weak on laws to impound vehicles... As to booting the vehicle, I do not ...
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| predatory towing/proper towing procedures | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I live in Northern VA and I had my car recently towed by Dominion Towing (a company used by my ...
A: Virginia has many laws, and is in the process of changing many of them, dealing with towing from ...
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| Notification my vehicle has been towed | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Is a towing company required to notify the vehicle owner that they have towed a vehicle and it is ...
A: Well, Canadian laws are harder to search online. But under most laws dealing with "vehicle liens", ...
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| Confronting tow truck | 3/17/2008 |
Q: A couple of days ago, a tow truck guy was towing my car away because the manager of the apartment ...
A: well section 22658 of the California DMV laws, does have a section of it which deals with "releases ...
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| theft of items from vehicle while in towyard | 3/17/2008 |
Q: My truck was impounded for no insurance after an accident in Hemet California for the mandatory 30 ...
A: Well, I am not going to say that it could of been the towing company who had a "unfaithful or ...
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| Riding WIth tow truck driver | 3/16/2008 |
Q: What is the rule in CA? Where is it found?
A: Joe, I really do not understand this question, but will give some guidelines here. First of all ...
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| car towed without knowing | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I live in an apartment complex in glendale, arizona and my car which is broken and with expired tags ...
A: As a general rule, notices of pending towing, can be as simple as a sticky note on the vehicle ...
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| need to reduce GVWR | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I need to reduce the GVWR on my ford to 12,000 GVWR
A: I have no idea why you would want to do this or how to do it... I am guessing maybe its to expensive ...
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| resident being towed | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I manage an apartment communty, the company I use for towing should only tow when I request it. they ...
A: Well, since I do not know what state you are in, I can not tell you if they broke any laws, but it ...
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| Showing up before the tow guy leaves | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I walked up to the tow truck, and for fifteen minutes asked him to leave my vehicle for me to move ...
A: Well from what I see here in the question, their had to be a reason for the tow truck towing the ...
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| TOWING POLICY | 3/12/2008 |
Q: WHAT IS THE HAWAII STATE LAW GOVERNING TOWING A VEHICLE WITH AN EXPIRED REGISTRATION STICKER. CAN A ...
A: I really do not understand what you are asking here... If Hawaii has a law regarding if the vehicle ...
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| 2003 GMC Sierra on tow dolly | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Does it matter which way I tow my 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext Cab RWD on a tow dolly? Frontwards or ...
A: I am lost as to why other "experts" say that towing vehicles backwards is dangerous... In my daily ...
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| The management had my vehicle towed even though they knew it was mine and I lived there | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I live in Michigan but have a vacation place in Daytona Beach Florida that I own. I had lost the ...
A: Patty, as I stated before, I doubt you have any recourse... The rules are what they followed which ...
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| car on property | 3/10/2008 |
Q: If I am an established resident of a property and my car is on the property could the owner have my ...
A: GEEZE, what is with the lack of information here... IF you are a resident or not, and you break the ...
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| new hampshire patrol towing law | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I was dropping medicine off to my mother at her complex. i went in gave her the medicine said hello ...
A: I tried to find "SPECIFIC RULES" for this question, but I could not find anything... Where was it ...
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| My car was towed from my parking garage | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Is the garage managment legally correct for towing my vehicle from the garage which i make monthly ...
A: Well, various states have rules on towing laws and parking laws, and then Cities also have rules and ...
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| Towing because of expired tags | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I'm from West Palm Beach, FL. I was on spring break for a week and when I got back my car had been ...
A: well it's legal to tow the vehicle if you are home or not if it is in violation of the rules - ...
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| towing at apartments | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I live in Arlington, TX and my son went to visit a friend at an apartment complex. This was around ...
A: I know that Texas has just changed or is changing rules about towing from private property ...
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| The management had my vehicle towed even though they knew it was mine and I lived there | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I live in Michigan but have a vacation place in Daytona Beach Florida that I own. I had lost the ...
A: Well Patty, I hate to say it but when parking permits are required, they usually enforce the rules ...
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| Towing a disabled vehicle in New York State using a car dolly | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Is there any regulations regarding towing a disabled vehicle using a car dolly on the Long Island ...
A: unless there are specific rules and regulations about towing on the Expressway I do not see anything ...
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| Car towed in San Jose, California | 3/7/2008 |
Q: So.. first of all, is it legal for an apartment to tow my car if it was "abandoned" in my assigned ...
A: well let me understand this correctly... You moved out of the apartment and left a vehicle there ...
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| car towed by police | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Harrisburg, Pa. My car was towed by the police for tint, and the insurance was suspended. Well, ...
A: long story short answer, yes they can file on the vehicle as abandoned and get a title for it.. BUT ...
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| my friend's truck was towed for DUI i belive | 3/6/2008 |
Q: My friend got his truck towed for a DUI i think. He went to jail and now i don't know where his ...
A: Well if the truck is not in his name or your name, there will be a problem with the "legal owner" ...
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| Hawaii street parking | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Our street is L shaped and runs along a condominium complex. their exit/entry into their parking ...
A: I am guessing that their are no driveways for the homes for you to park off street... That being ...
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| Lien/towing | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Approximate. years ago, my car was towed from an apartment complex in West Palm Beach, Florida. The ...
A: I am guessing that you do not have the original letter.. From what it sounds like to me, is the ...
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| Towed from poorly marked reserved spot | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Wilsonville, Oregon. Our car was towed from a very poorly marked reserved parking spot at our ...
A: Well, ethically they have to have the spaces marked designating who or what is allowed to park ...
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| tow company staging | 3/5/2008 |
Q: A local tow company in FL is using a church parking lot to stage cars at night after they tow them ...
A: Well, what they are doing might not be illegal but its not ethical... First of all, I have to say ...
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| towing and lein sale | 3/5/2008 |
Q: My car was towed from a gated community in Tustin, California on January 25th. It's value is ...
A: California does have about 2 dozen laws regarding liens on vehicles. Some of them are based on ...
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| accident | 3/4/2008 |
Q: i got into a car accident on 295 south NJ and i was in the process of having mar car picked up by a ...
A: well in some areas of NJ the freeways are "bid zones" and only approved or the company with the ...
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| Stolen vehicle impound snohomish county | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My car (1989 honda civic) pd 800.00 was stolen on 01/18/08 in marysville wa. The next day (19th) ...
A: Sorry for the delay, it has been real busy at work lately.. First of all, sorry to hear your ...
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| excessive towing fees | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My car was towed yesterday from a residential street in San Diego, CA. The police department called ...
A: $102.00 negligence fee $159.00 tow fee $35.00 mileage fee $32.00 labor fee $42.00 dolly fee $60.00 ...
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| excessive towing fees | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My vehicle was impounded this morning at 2:15am for parking in the fire lane. I contacted the towing ...
A: sorry for the delay but its been hectic at work lately.. OK, what I see here is about normal for ...
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| Gettin my car towed | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Thornton Co, 80229 I live in an apartment complex and last night i went out to my car to find it ...
A: I have had many questions about towing in Colorado and I have letters into several state and City ...
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| Towed with disabled placard in Oregon | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I am a care provider for people with disabilities, one of my clients was using a friend's vehicle ...
A: I have been trying to research this for you also... It is a subject which has no real information, ...
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| towing toyota tocoma | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 toyota tacoma automatic,two wheel drive.Do i have to disconnect the driveshaft to tow ...
A: ah I guess you are talking about towing behind a motor home, and if that is the case you most likely ...
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| towing company sscratched up my car and the exhaust and now denials all responsibility | 2/29/2008 |
Q: My car wouldnt start and i got AAA to help me tow my vehicle from home to the dealers. They dropped ...
A: Ok, certain types of tow trucks can cause damage while towing more than others... Be it a wheel lift ...
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| hoa towing | 2/29/2008 |
Q: My HOA assoc. recently started a parking by decal only in reserve spots. It was started Jan 1 of ...
A: Generally, depending on state laws, the property owner - manager is the one allowed to order the ...
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| NYC Towing | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Is it true that every block in manhattan is a towing zone. I parked in front of one liberty @ 2:00pm ...
A: well I tried to find any law which said that in NYC, "no parking" meant it was a tow away zone, but ...
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| auto clubs | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Can you recommend some good auto clubs other than AAA for emergency roadside assistance? Thank ...
A: there are dozens of motor clubs available for both Autos and RV's .... I really can not suggest ...
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| Towing Damage - Legal Options | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My car was towed from a Hotel parking area. When I picked it up there was visible damage. Should I ...
A: hopefully someone did not hit the vehicle while it was parked in the hotel lot before it was ...
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| Tow Bumper height | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have an 06 Ranger Sport with a tow bumper stamped for 2000 lb. I'd like to rent a U-haul trailer ...
A: as far as I know there are no products which will lower the "BUMPER HITCH"... But I am sure that U ...
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| Towing package needed? | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking about purchasing at 2005 Dakota (v8), but there is no towing package. I have a pop-up ...
A: this is not my area of expertise, but the wiring issue is solved with some systems which plug into ...
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| Stolen Vehicle Impound | 2/27/2008 |
Q: This will be in the State of Washington, city of Gold Bar. A vehicle was reported stolen. The owner ...
A: Well each department has its own policies about stolen vehicles and as such they might of had it ...
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| charges | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I had my car repoessed, due to my own fault, on a sunday afternoon. Nobody came to the door...they ...
A: I really have no idea what to suggest or tell you to do... First of all, if it was repo'ed you had ...
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| towing | 2/26/2008 |
Q: can a 2007 ford ranger tow-dolly a 1998 buick cutlass?
A: While this is not my area of expertise, I do have to say a few things here. First of all, the ...
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| car towed | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Tracy-California So I got my self in a situation. I sold a car to a minor without knowing he was a ...
A: California law specifically has rules about the release of liability and turning it in.. If you ...
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| radiator damage during towing | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I had a flat tire on the highway and called a tow company. After they towed my vehicle home my ...
A: Well the Windstar is one where there is not much of a chance that the radiator got hit while being ...
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| towing | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Can my vehicle be towed for a DUI charge with no reasonable evidence because the police department ...
A: well without knowing what City or State it is real hard to provide a solid answer for you.. But ...
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| Police Issued Tow but for no reason? | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My car was towed the other day for no reason. There was a snow emergency alert but my car was not ...
A: While I know only a little bit about snow emergency towing (we do not have that problem in Alabama), ...
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| radiator damage during towing | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I had a flat tire on the highway and called a tow company. After they towed my vehicle home my ...
A: it is very unlikely that it had anything to do with the towing of the vehicle as the radiator is ...
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| Ford F350 Needs to travel | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 F350 long bed dually. It broke down in Loisiana and I live in Alabama. I can have it ...
A: I have no idea where you can find a tow dolly or a trailer which can tow the truck back... Most all ...
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| special tag for tow trucks | 2/25/2008 |
Q: i keep hearing about a tag for towing unregistered cars and trucks but cant seem to get any where ...
A: Ah, well I know that Ohio has some laws which deal with the tags and such.. Repair tags or Transport ...
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| the parking boot | 2/24/2008 |
Q: if the parking boot damages your wheel lets say they are nice wheels could you then sue the city for ...
A: you can try to sue the city, but most likely there is some kind of hold harmless deal for the city. ...
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| Re: Towed vehicle | 2/24/2008 |
Q: My son (in San Clem. for Alchol treatment and placed on depression meds) drank a beer last July and ...
A: if this happened last July (7 months ago) then I would bet that the vehicle and contents have been ...
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| tow from private business | 2/24/2008 |
Q: In Las Vegas I parked in business area. There are signs on the wall "authorized Parking" but there ...
A: well hate to rant a bit, but if the rules changes, how do you think that people should be ...
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| Towing Signage Requirements | 2/24/2008 |
Q: My wife parked in a private office building parking lot and ended up getting towed. The "No Parking" ...
A: Well, I know the Colorado PUC department does regulate towing services and operations to an extent. ...
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| towing | 2/24/2008 |
Q: can i tow a 95 chrysler Lhs with a towbar, and what do i have to do to not ruin the transmission.
A: ah, a tow bar... Are you meaning the bars that bolt to the frame and bumper of the vehicle??? Or ...
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| Towing by police officer | 2/24/2008 |
Q: OK in the city of saramento CA a car park on the street was towed by the police well they went to a ...
A: there has to be a lot more to this question than is listed here... Does a police officer need a ...
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| storage yards | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I am interested in starting a towing company in hawaii, roadside service, as well as repo on the ...
A: Well from what I know about the islands, there are like 700 tow companies there... Ok that might be ...
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| impound car | 2/22/2008 |
Q: my car was impounded the cost is 5000$ to get it out do I do not have the money can I just leave the ...
A: ah, well again people do not read the information which is requested in order to answer questions... ...
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| Taking Car Back in San Diego | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I recently got back into town (San Diego) from a weekend business trip. I didn't fly, but I rented ...
A: well this is a can of worms... After all you did get the vehicle towed for parking where you should ...
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| tow damage front spring | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Can a tow truck cause a front coil spring (in strut) to break (snap)? My car was towed fper a ...
A: While towing vehicles, there is "always a chance" that damage can happen but it sounds like this ...
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| Disabled parking | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Sir: In the city of San Diego, CA, a man with a handicap placard hanging from the rear view mirror ...
A: well this sounds interesting... It seems that a few issues were broke... It is against the law for ...
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| Moving with Car Carrier & Max Weights | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I'm doing a long distance move, wa to ca. I have a vehicle that weighs ~4400 lbs. I'm trying to rent ...
A: I take it you are talking about using U Haul, Budget or Ryder's car trailers, during this move... ...
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| Towing Business | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My car hauling "hobbie" has grown to the point where I would like to get into the towing/recovery ...
A: well there is no "hard and fast" guide for starting a towing service... I have thought about doing a ...
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| towing business | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Hey i live in wicomico county in maryland. I would like to start a legal towing business. buying a ...
A: Maryland has some restrictive rules about towing businesses and as such the best thing would be ...
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| towing car with expired tags | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I recently moved into an apartment complex in silver springs md. they gave me a decal to display in ...
A: from the sounds of it, you were towed under authorization of the apartment management for the ...
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| Towing Company Problem | 2/20/2008 |
Q: My husband parked our car in a visitor parking space at an apartment complex not knowing that we ...
A: well I am going to address the part about the dispatcher first, I know that when I am told how to do ...
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| towing in queens ny | 2/20/2008 |
Q: i own honda 2001 crv all wheel drive. my car was towed with rear wheels down facing forward with car ...
A: http://www.towspec.com/vehent/vehview.aspx?ID=740 that should help answer the question... The ...
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| I was Towed at my HOA for NO GOOD REASON | 2/20/2008 |
Q: My car was towed at my HOA in Dana Point after a I parked in a designated Visitors location after my ...
A: Well Jason, I really do not know how to answer this question.. First of all I think you are talking ...
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| transmission burst while car is towed | 2/20/2008 |
Q: i had my manual transmissions saturn sl 2 towed from my apartment to the mechanic with the trunk up. ...
A: Well, the hand brake works on the rear brakes. So that should not be a problem, unless he left it on ...
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| transmission burst while car is towed | 2/19/2008 |
Q: i had my manual transmissions saturn sl 2 towed from my apartment to the mechanic with the trunk up. ...
A: well if you will check out www.towspec.com you can see what is recommended procedures for towing ...
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| tow company charging 91 dollars lein fee -before 30 days | 2/19/2008 |
Q: While attempting to "bail" my vehicle out of "jail" I noticed a 91 dollar lien fee. My vehicle has ...
A: Well, first of all, the $ 91.00 lien fee you mention, most likely was added a few days after the ...
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| CUSTOMER BLAMES TOW DRIVER FOR DAMAGES SHE CREATED | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I'M HOPING YOU CAN GIVE ME SOME ADVICE WHEN IT COMES TO DEFENDING THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER.WE LIVE IN ...
A: Wow, first of all, I hope that court went ok on this... I guess that is happening because of the ...
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| what is the correct procedure | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who's dumptruck broke down next to a fire Hydrant in a cul-de-saq in San Diego, CA. ...
A: well parking next to a fire hydrant is not good at any time. It results in tickets and towing.. ...
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| Daytona Beach Raceweek vehicles towed | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Bob Evans Restaurant towed my truck last week. They were auctioning off their own parking spaces ...
A: well sending me pictures and such will do no good in solving this issue... I know that race week ...
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| Towed for expired registration | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering what laws do the towing company have to abide by as far as towing a car. I had ...
A: AH yes they can tow vehicles for expired tags, especially when requested by law enforcement Now as ...
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| HOA Towing | 2/17/2008 |
Q: The story: I live in a Gated Community with a Homeowners Association. I live at my girlfriends ...
A: I hate to start out wrong, but ", it's pitch black and windy in the morning, who wants to make a ...
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| Towing Requirements | 2/16/2008 |
Q: The HOA has a sign that prior to entering the complex stating that a vehicles can only be in one ...
A: there are a few links at the end of this where you might get some additional information.. But Home ...
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| car towed from apartment and not being able to recover | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I live in Annerundal county in maryland. I had my car towed from my apartment 31 days ago for an ...
A: Well, the "LIEN LAWS" for Maryland are hard for me to find, I tried for a while with the Maryland ...
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| car towed | 2/15/2008 |
Q: My car was parked in a priviate parking lot reserved for local stores. I parked for shopping and ...
A: AH, well lets see... You parked somewhere "WHAT STATE, CITY" and it was reserved for the local ...
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| Where to hook a tow rope for towing a 2002 PT Cruiser | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Where in the world to I hook a tow rope so I can tow my 2002 PT Cruiser to a garage?
A: Well, I am not going to really answer this question because it is not really a safe practice to tow ...
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| Illegal Towing? | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I live in Wichita, Ks. My landlord had my vehicle towed from the Apt. complex that I was living at, ...
A: well you have rights and the landlord has rights also... Why was the vehicle towed is the big ...
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| Towed from Apartment Complex | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I live in an apartment complex in Houston, Texas that issues parking stickers to its residents. I ...
A: Well this sounds as if the parking lot is "patrolled or cruised" to find violators by the tow ...
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| My car was towed after accident. possibly by drunk driver!! | 2/13/2008 |
Q: This is the experience i had last week: Last week, i was in an accident on highway 60 going through ...
A: Wow my head hurts after reading all of this... First of all it sounds as if CHP ordered the tow, ...
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| Towing - Rules about towing cars with people in the car during the tow | 2/13/2008 |
Q: New York is where this question originates. Is there any rule or law prohibiting towing a vehicle ...
A: well believe it or not, there is "NO HARD AND FAST RULE - LAW" regarding this issue (except in ...
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| towing for expired registration in NY | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Do you know (or know where I could find) the laws regarding towing a vehicle for expired ...
A: New York City as specific laws dealing with vehicles, registrations and the like and it makes it ...
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| towed car and parking ticket | 2/13/2008 |
Q: If I recieved a ticket for being in a no parking between 7 & 10am can the police department tow and ...
A: Well, in a nut shell the fact that you got a parking ticket, the vehicle was still there in the no ...
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| WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR CAR HAS BEEN IMPOUNDED for THIRTY DAYS? | 2/12/2008 |
Q: So, I had some unpaid parking tickets and my car got towed. Naturally it was at the worst time ...
A: well I am guessing that you are in "California" and as such yes there are about a billion laws which ...
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| Towing of handicapped vehicle | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have been told that it is illegal to tow a vehicle that properly displays a registerd current ...
A: Well, parking lots which are not "public owned" do have some laws which affect them different when ...
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| Illegal Towing? Ability to sue? | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I live in Irvine, CA 92612, where just Sunday night my car got towed (I live in an area controlled ...
A: It sounds as if there might be a few violations of rules, but then Home Owner Associations also have ...
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| Handicap towed / fallen sign | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Clackamas, Oregon. hadicap sign 'seems' to have fallen from windown onto the consold of car. private ...
A: Well, if the mirror tag is not hanging or laying face up on the dash (if it fell) then it might be a ...
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| tow truck issue with my car in fire zone | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Richard, I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I was parked in a fire zone right outside my house 2 ...
A: Well, fire lanes mean no parking for 4 seconds, 4 minutes or 4 hours and as such do have tow ...
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| Towing my pickup | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I'm going to be moving around 1300 miles (Santa Fe NM to Eugene OR) with a 26' Penske truck. I have ...
A: well a tow dolly verses a trailer are 2 different trailers... I would look into a trailer before I ...
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| paint put on by tow co. | 2/10/2008 |
Q: recently purchased a beautiful 91 cadillac convertible from junk yard. It has orangish-pink paint ...
A: I take it you are talking about some kind of markings which reference the vehicle for some paperwork ...
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| Car towed by CHP | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I live in California and I was pulled over by a CHP officer for exceeding the speed limit. My ...
A: Well, unfortunately California has about 2 million laws for just about every thing possible and as ...
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| Sale of vehicle | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I live in Arizona and my fiance and I own and operate a towing company in Pinal County. We are ...
A: I have tried to find some information, but really have been swamped towing this week... DMV is most ...
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| towing of cars from "Visitor" spaces | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Background: I live in a mobile home park in Gilroy, CA. When the park was built 30+ years ago, each ...
A: Well this will tend to be more of a homework question as it covers a lot of issues... Verbal ...
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| Towed from an unmarked area | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I live in downtown Lexington KY, and as such I park in the Park Plaza/Lexington Public Library ...
A: Well since it was towed, you would have to really determine "who authorized" the tow... Was it a ...
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| What can I do? | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I am single Mom of 3 children, we live in Philadelphia, Pa. I was given a car back in the beginning ...
A: Well, after watching some of the new TV show "parking wars" from your home town I see a lot of ...
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| Driver removing personal articles from vehicle | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My vehicle was recently towed from my home before towing the vehicle the driver broke into the ...
A: This has to have a bit more to the question than you listed... Why was the vehicle being towed? was ...
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| Car impounded with dog inside / Eugene, OR | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My son parked today (Sat) in a lot that was marked as private or reserved parking, but thought it ...
A: There are no real rate regulations in Oregon, but I know that Eugene has requirements where the ...
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| help! | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Ok, so my car broke down, got towed found out its $250 but I still needed it towed to my mechanic ...
A: wow, it sounds as if there was a bit of miscommunication on the rates... It happens a lot, and I ...
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| liens | 2/5/2008 |
Q: do you have to be bonded to start a lien company? what type of license would i need to start a lien ...
A: that would depend on the laws of your state... Reason being is if you did not do the liens properly ...
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| soldier to salior act | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I was on my way to drop a friend off at her appartment from the naval base i am stationed at. On the ...
A: sorry but I am not going to be much help here, as it sounds like a legal issue... I know the ...
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| Beaverton Price Gouge | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I recently made the mistake of parking under an awning in Quatama Crossing Apartments in ...
A: Well, the problem with the different languages is one which happens a lot... I know it is hard to ...
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| Towing scam | 2/4/2008 |
Q: STATE OF NEW YORK Six months ago, I was in a five car accident caused by a government vehicle taking ...
A: This is a big problem with accidents and law suits.... Things get dragged out and all the while the ...
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| towing a curbside parking during daytime | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I live in a mobile home park that recently did a sweep of the park and any cars curbside parked were ...
A: Well in absence of knowing where you live I can only say that while it seems illegal and is ...
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| towing | 2/4/2008 |
Q: we are going to need to tow our 1983 Oldsmobile (cant remember the model but it is the bigger more ...
A: Well since you have a few "conditions" which make it hard to remove the driveline, I would suggest ...
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| WHere's my car? | 2/4/2008 |
Q: How do I go about finding my vehicle once it has been towed from a private lot...and no there are no ...
A: Ah do you have a local police department ??? Call them, "as a general rule" the tow company has to ...
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| Damage after shipping/towing | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I recently had my 2001 Honda Civic shipped from LA to Chicago, and I've noticed that it's now much ...
A: Well this issue brings up some points which are hard to answer... First of all do you know if it ...
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| towing laws in ky | 2/4/2008 |
Q: our county has place 63 signs up that say RESERVED PARKING TOW AWAY ZONE - the signs do not say who ...
A: I would love to really help here, but I am not able to really find much information on Kentucky tow ...
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| Is This Legal? | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My daughter was in an automobile accident in West Covina, CA. The other driver was at fault ...
A: Well it sounds as if the tow company had the vehicle abandoned on the lot by the insurance company ...
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| Car impounded with dog inside / Eugene, OR | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My son parked today (Sat) in a lot that was marked as private or reserved parking, but thought it ...
A: Well the City of Eugene does have some regulations regarding towing of vehicles from parking lots ...
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| illegal tow? | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am in San Francisco where I am in the apparel bussiness.Yesterday I parked my car at one of the ...
A: I know that California has some real strict rules governing impounding vehicles from Private ...
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| vistors parking issue | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I am on the Board in a common properties estate in Catoosa county Georgia. The association have a ...
A: here is a starting point for you... It is a web link to the state site which regulates towing from ...
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| tow from restaurant private lot | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I parked at Taco Fiesta Mexican Food, 6201 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA and ran across the street ...
A: well, I have to say that first you did park in the lot and then leave. That does mean it can be ...
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| illegal tow for "public hazard" | 2/2/2008 |
Q: The Irvine sheriff's had my car towed when parked for less than 2 days on a residential street and ...
A: well I looked at it and I believe it is a "STRETCH" for a flat to be a public hazard but I have ...
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| remove a car from a rental property I own | 2/1/2008 |
Q: It's an abandoned car on my rental property. Owner is long gone. Last registered in 03 in Arizona. ...
A: well most tow companies will tow off private property if there is a chance of the vehicle being paid ...
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| towed car | 2/1/2008 |
Q: My car was towed and i don't want the car. I got a certified letter telling me car was towed and ...
A: It is amazing that people think that tow companies just tow the vehicle and do not need to get ...
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| non posted area then towed | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I live in Beaverton OR and park near a Tri met max station. Near the station is a large parking lot ...
A: Well I miss riding Max and when I moved from Oregon (1998) they were just finishing the west side ...
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| Light requirements with tow dolly | 2/1/2008 |
Q: We are looking into purchasing a used tow dolly to tow a vehicle behind our RV. I am unclear on a ...
A: Well while RV towing issues are not my real area of expertise, I can tell you that a tow dolly will ...
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| lein on license | 2/1/2008 |
Q: i have a &1200.00 lein on my license(towing company put lein on) is it true i can have insurance put ...
A: I can not answer this question without more information, but the practice of a tow company placing ...
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| Car stolen by tow lot!! | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I live in KY and bought a used 97 Taurus in June 2005. In July 2005 I had driven to NC and had the ...
A: Well first of all just saying that you do not want the vehicle is not enough to clear you of ...
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| Towing Charge | 1/31/2008 |
Q: If I sold a vehicle and the new owner did not register the vehicle in his or her name, the vehicle ...
A: here is a link to the Oregon DMV website which will help explain what needed or needs to be done... ...
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| leinsale time perameters | 1/31/2008 |
Q: after only 6 days can a tow yard request 25.00 per day storage, 120.00towing and charge 70.00 to ...
A: Ah in a few states (ok I do not have that info to provide a better answer) there are provisions ...
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| Towing Charge | 1/30/2008 |
Q: If I sold a vehicle and the new owner did not register the vehicle in his or her name, the vehicle ...
A: Well I would love to provide a "correct and legal answer" here for you, but several things kind of ...
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| State Cop did not see resident sticker, issued ticket, car was towed | 1/30/2008 |
Q: On June 18, 2007 my car was towed from outside my apartment complex in Boston, MA. The reason for ...
A: while this is kind of my area of expertise and it also is not really my expertise, I do know that ...
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| towing on rented property | 1/30/2008 |
Q: i was renting a house and i had a van parked in my driveway in which i shared the driveway with my ...
A: This sounds as if there is a bunch of other issues which could be more legal than civil here. ...
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| tow rules | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Hello my name is Vanessa and I would like to know do I need a truck to tow my car from Georgia to ...
A: I really do not understand this question... If you are going to use a tow dolly or a car trailer to ...
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| School parking | 1/29/2008 |
Q: The local high school (California public school) is threatening several students that their vehicles ...
A: California DMV VC 21113 covers parking on school and other public grounds... ...
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| Non-consenual towing & storage | 1/29/2008 |
Q: A car was given to my son in California. Only a bill of sale was provided, no title. The car was not ...
A: WOW Daily storage is $ 70.00 a day. That is really high to my thoughts at least... California law ...
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| Vulture towing | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I own and live in a Condo complex in the city of Orange, Ca. I pulled in front of a commercial (rug ...
A: Well I read this question and I have issues here... First of all for a tow truck to tow the vehicle ...
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| Car towed from my own spot in apartment complex that was reported by someone NOT from our aparment | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am a college student living in an apartment complex very close to campus, right before I left for ...
A: Well this one sounds as if it is a complicated legal issue here. First of all the person who ...
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| towing fees | 1/28/2008 |
Q: My vehicle recently broke down on I-69 between Auburn, Indiana and Ft. Wayne. An Indiana State ...
A: "Call in fee" now that confuses me a bit.. First of all when a tow truck is called either by you ...
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| ditched suv rolled by tow truck | 1/28/2008 |
Q: my mother in laws suv (4 door blazer 4x4 2005) was put in a ditch during a snow storm . the tow ...
A: Art, I really have a problem with this answer for 2 reasons... First of all, I do not believe that ...
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| Apt Landlord towed my car. | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My apt landlord recently towed my car from the apartment’s lot without notice. There are no ...
A: Well from what you say in the question, it does sound as if the sign requirement has not been meet. ...
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| HANDICAP PARKING | 1/27/2008 |
Q: MY CAR WAS TOWED FROM A PRIVATE TOW COMPANY BECAUSE I FORGOT TO PUT MY HANDICAP HANGER ON THE ...
A: Well it's amazing what information I can find when not trying the "mind reading 101" class stuff... ...
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| HANDICAP PARKING | 1/27/2008 |
Q: MY CAR WAS TOWED FROM A PRIVATE TOW COMPANY BECAUSE I FORGOT TO PUT MY HANDICAP HANGER ON THE ...
A: Well first of all, the use of "ALL CAPITALS" is the equal to yelling.. Now, I can not really ...
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| Cant find my car | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I live in Sacramento Ca,95814 when a car is towed off a freeway off ramp (from running out of ...
A: Ah I have no real answers to where your car is... Check with CHP, Sacramento Police and the county ...
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| Collections | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Can a towing company send you to collections if I don’t pick up the car? The fee to pay would be ...
A: As a Generic answer, any business who is owed money for services is entitled to send accounts to ...
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| Getting car towed from covered parking space in CA? | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I share an apartment rental in Santa Monica, CA; the same car has been in my parking space the last ...
A: According to the many California rules and regulations concerning towing vehicles from private ...
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| Instructional mannuals | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I'm a full time career firefighter for 27 yrs. I have just started operating a light duty flat bed ...
A: Well Jeff, there are manuals and such which will help you learn where to hook and not to hook.. ...
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| unfair towing charges | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I recently had my car towed from a private parking lot in Corvallis, OR, the state it is registered ...
A: "The towing company wants to charge me an astronomical amount for every day it was in the impound." ...
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| Towed after blocking a private residence's driveway | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I parked such that I partially obstructed a private residence's driveway, and was towed that night, ...
A: Well since I am lacking a bit of information I will give a "GENERAL ANSWER" here... First of all ...
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| car towed in apt complex | 1/23/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend stays in an apt in Newport news,va and she her vehicle is registered with the complex. ...
A: Window permits and of course mirror hanger permits while good are like anything else. Sometimes they ...
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| car towed | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Last night I parked my car where I always park I woke up to find out it had been towed the towing ...
A: I did some digging and talked to a few towers in Florida and they did tell me that they do not know ...
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| Towing abandoned car in Oregon | 1/22/2008 |
Q: If the car was sold and the vehicle bill of sale was submitted to DMV and the car was flagged but ...
A: Well the laws in Oregon do specify that the last registered and legal owner is responsible for ...
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| dolly towing a Toyota Tacoma | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a 2008 Toyota Tacoma (automatic). The sales person showed me a small release by the ...
A: RV towing issues are not my area of expertise and as such I do not keep up with all the "tricks and ...
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| charge a fee to keep my car? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Can a towing company charge a fee to keep my Car? is it legal and permited by state and federal ...
A: well I hate to give you an "homework assignment" but California has so many laws regarding towing, ...
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| Exterra Towing capacity | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I want to tow my Mazda3 using my Nissan Exterra. I have read that the exterra towing capacity is ...
A: Not that I am going to "defend" UHaul, but they have done extensive research as to what can be done ...
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| Damage by towing | 1/21/2008 |
Q: .. I have a 2002 Audi TT...my car broke down on the freeway in the DFW area...called the tow ...
A: Well it sounds as if the tow company manager is doing the right thing.. Proof of damage be it ...
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| car towed | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Last night I parked my car where I always park I woke up to find out it had been towed the towing ...
A: Well from what I seen in this question is really one where the definition of the handicapped parking ...
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| Is it legal to have car towed with owner present ? | 1/20/2008 |
Q: We live in Columbia ,md.It was late night my father saw the towing truck backed up towards his ...
A: Well if the management sent out notices and issued new parking permits then anyone with the old ...
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| Broken Down on the Side of the Road | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I work for a Limousine company so sometimes a car breaks down on the side of the road. So before ...
A: Well, a police officer has the rights and the power to have vehicles towed, which even though they ...
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| car towing laws in boise idaho | 1/19/2008 |
Q: my car was towed on friday night from my friends apartment. without any notification. i stayed there ...
A: Idaho TITLE 49 MOTOR VEHICLES CHAPTER 18 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES 49-1806. REMOVAL OF ...
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| Illegal Towing? | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Indianapolis, IN My car was at my mothers house in the driveway which is in a fenced area, and there ...
A: Well this type of issue is becoming more common in many areas... The unlicensed vehicles tend to be ...
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| storage rates for commercial trucks Alabama | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Is there an Alabama State regulated rate for storage facilities on a daily basis when a large ...
A: While certain Cities have contracted rates for towing and storage of vehicles towed under law ...
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| Town Dolly | 1/17/2008 |
Q: We have a 2007 Saturn Aura XE. I would like to find a tow dolly that has the capacity to tow this ...
A: Well this is kind of out of my area of expertise since I really do not deal with RV towing or dingy ...
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| Ca law on abandoned car on private single family property | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I'd appreciate your opinion on towing an abandoned vehicle on private property. The car was recently ...
A: Well thanks for the thoughts about my skills.. The basic lien process is covered in several areas ...
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| Daily fees while lot is closed? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I am in San Diego, California. My fiance's car was towed by a private company which only maintains ...
A: Well as much as I hate to say it, this one is more complicated than most other questions.. The ...
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| Car towed | 1/16/2008 |
Q: a few weeks ago, my car overheated and died. I managed to coast it into a neighborhood and parked it ...
A: Ok as I understand the question, you broke down and parked it on a City Street. Now under "MOST ALL ...
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| Towing an Owner's Vehicle from Pkg lot of Condo Property | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Is it legal in the state of Massachusetts to tow an owner's vehicle from the parking lot of a ...
A: Well first of all, a Condominium complex is private property owned by the association who retains ...
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| shopping mall towing | 1/15/2008 |
Q: i work at the Irvine spectrum mall in California. i parked my car there at around 10:00am to go into ...
A: Well, as much as I hate to say it, shopping centers and parking there are the biggest problems I ...
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| illegal tow | 1/15/2008 |
Q: If a police department tow your car, are they not before they tow it ask you if someone can pick it ...
A: Man this question was hard to read... I hope I got it right so I can answer it... OK, from what I ...
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| repo | 1/15/2008 |
Q: i have a quick question on tow company's. is there a limit to what they can charge for towing a ...
A: Well the subject says REPO, but I am wondering why the police need to issue a release. Strange to ...
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| How long before notification of tow | 1/14/2008 |
Q: A car was recently towed in the state of Massachusetts by the State Police. The Tow company that ...
A: well I did some searching and only found this section concerning timing of notifications... ...
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| Notification and time for Lien Sale | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I just received a notice from a collection agency for almost $1500 for towing and storage of a care ...
A: Well I have to say that since this involves the lien process and it seems that it was sold in way to ...
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| damaged to vehicle whilst in policy custody | 1/13/2008 |
Q: my vehicle was involved in an accident and was taken away for evidence, whilst in the storage yard i ...
A: "whilst" ok that sounds like from over cross the pond to me... If this is England we are doing ...
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| Towed vehicle from apartment complex/parking | 1/13/2008 |
Q: My son lives in a privately owned apartment complex in Chester County, PA near a university. ...
A: Well I tried to search for laws in your area and did not find anything specific to that area... I ...
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| Tenant moved out and left old truck in driveway | 1/13/2008 |
Q: The tenant moved out and signed a release for me to get rid of all items left in the driveway after ...
A: well, it would take a tow company to remove it from the property after you signed an authorization ...
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| Daily fees while lot is closed? | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I am in San Diego, California. My fiance's car was towed by a private company which only maintains ...
A: Lori, I want to say a few things here about general business practices of towing services and I hope ...
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| Criminal negligence | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am from Lexington Kentucky. My car was towed for the first time recently, and something didn't ...
A: James I really do not know what to say about this question... From what you say the property is ...
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| Shady Towing Company | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Richard, I hope you can help me. I live in Rancho Cucamonga in a condo where we have very limited ...
A: well Katie it seems you have done some research into the laws in California, which is great as you ...
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| towed from private property | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who was renting a room in a house with a so called friend. The car had Missouri tags ...
A: Why is it everyone wants to sue the tow company for doing a job that the property owners/ managers ...
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| One Bad Morning | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I live in Houston Texas and i spent the night at a friends apartment and i parked my car in one of ...
A: While I can not specifically tell you if the tow was legal or not, you always have the rights to sue ...
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| sold without title | 1/10/2008 |
Q: About 4 years ago in Las Vegas, NV our car was towed from an apt. complex. I found out where it was ...
A: Well this question is one I get quite often.. In a nut shell and in general terms here is an answer ...
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| Apartment Towing | 1/9/2008 |
Q: my truck was towed from my apartment on 12-07 for double parking and yes the manager did show me the ...
A: Generally, a tow company will not respond to calls from residents, but some places allow it in the ...
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| tow truck | 1/9/2008 |
Q: a tow truck towed my brothers car after he was in a car wreck and the car was damaged in the back ...
A: Well, we will discuss the damage part of the issue here first.. From what I understand the vehicle ...
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| Towed during lunch | 1/8/2008 |
Q: My friend and I, parked at a parking lot that is adjacent to the building that has the restaurant we ...
A: Well in California and a few other states you are supplied the information as to who called and ...
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| Car towed from condo where i live in st.augustine florida | 1/8/2008 |
Q: how long by law do i have to recover my car from towing company it was towed because i had a expired ...
A: section c of the vehicle codes 713.78 covers the lien sale process and lists a time frame.. ...
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| towed from my appartment complex | 1/8/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend's car was towed from a spot which she was allowed to park in at 6:00 PM. The driver ...
A: in any of these towing issues you always have a reason to go to small claims court, whether or not ...
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| Towing charges in West Palm beach, Florida | 1/8/2008 |
Q: My truck was towed from the street in front of my home last night due to our HOA laws. They are ...
A: well I see two parts to this question you have to look at here... First of all HOA's have all some ...
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| Towed from Mall Parking Lot | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Had a question about a car that was left at the Stanford Mall Parking Lot in Palo Alto, CA which is ...
A: Well California vehicle code 22658 covers parking lots and removal of vehicles from them... Now I ...
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| Motorcycle Accident | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I was involved in a serious motorcycle accident in Florida. They towed my motorcycle and was told ...
A: While this sounds more like a legal question for your lawyer to work on, I can say that Florida ...
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| towing after hours | 1/7/2008 |
Q: my car was parked infront a. Club that had been closed I ran across the street and came back 30 ...
A: While I have searched and found one state law which does mention prices and all that, I am not sure ...
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| Towing from Apt and they damaged my car | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I live in Santa Ana CA and I was parked in a red zone. They have construction on the street and we ...
A: well do an search for California DMV code 22568 which covers towing laws and what is right and ...
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| Tow Bar | 1/5/2008 |
Q: Can a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport, 4.0ltr 6cyl, manual transmission tow a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse ...
A: well while this question is somewhat out of my area of expertise, as it involves flat towing a ...
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| towing | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I was towed from in front of my grandmother's apartments. I was not in here parking space but I ...
A: well as I take it from the question you were parked but not in a space.. Does that mean you were ...
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| Condo Parking Lots | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I am working part time in Briarcliff Manor, NY and live with a roomate in a condo ( I am not on the ...
A: Keith, sorry for the delay.. I was trying to do some research on New York laws regarding impounding ...
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| Towed from public street. | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I live in Washington state in an area with separate fourplexs and the buildings are owned by ...
A: Well, it seems you are getting the right information about who owns what and that will determine who ...
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| Parking near restaurant | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Richard, In Mountain View, CA there is a Chilli's restaurant with a sign located near 2 parking ...
A: Well it has a sign correct? It said "TO GO" parking only and you did not follow the requirements ...
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| Towing from a restaurant "To Go" parking | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Richard, A local Chilli's restaurant has a sign stating " To Go customer parking only (10 min), ...
A: sorry but I answered your question a few moments ago, since you asked it 2 times... here is the ...
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| Taken Advantage of? | 1/3/2008 |
Q: We got to our car (parked illegally in handicapped spot) as the towers were about to tow it. The ...
A: Well, handicapped parking spaces and towing from them get into some specific state and city laws ...
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| Towed from public street. | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I live in Washington state in an area with separate fourplexs and the buildings are owned by ...
A: Well, this sounds a bit interesting as I think the actual problem is the "definition of the ...
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| Declaration of Opposition | 1/2/2008 |
Q: My car was towed by the city of Long beach California. I signed the declaration of opposition so my ...
A: Edna, I am going to pass on this question as I have done some searching to try to find this ...
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| Using tow dolly with car backed on | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I have a custom off road VW that I would like to pull behind a motor home. Due to unusually low ...
A: Ok, Lynn I am not sure what kind of conflicting information you are getting but it is possible to ...
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| towing impound | 1/1/2008 |
Q: can i possibly see a judge to release my impounded truck. my truck broke down ,I pulled off the main ...
A: OK, I am really lost here on this question... Yes you can go to Small Claims Court at any time ...
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| vehicle towing | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Last night, my daughter car was towed from a public street. The towing company said it was blocking ...
A: Something in this does not pass the smell test... First of all, if I understand it right the ...
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| Towing out of a private driveway | 1/1/2008 |
Q: My car was recently towed out of my driveway. I am the sole owner of the house and the car. I of ...
A: Well, I can not provide much of an answer here, it seems that " A FEW IMPORTANT FACTS" have been ...
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| towing | 1/1/2008 |
Q: can towing companies take cash on site to drop your car?
A: well since I do not know the reason for the tow, I can not really provide an answer.. But if you ...
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| just took my car | 12/31/2007 |
Q: so i was snowboarding and i came back to where my car was and it was gone and apperently i parked in ...
A: Henry, first of all, I can not provide "A CORRECT ANSWER" here without knowing what state you are ...
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| Tow equipment to tow a F150 4x4 1997 | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I am moving and wanted to know if I can tow my 97'F150 4x4 3dr after a UHAUL truck and what size ...
A: well in defense of U-Haul, they do own the equipment which you will be pulling the vehicle with... ...
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| Towed vehicle | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Has any one towed a P T Cruiser License # YXT-535. . . PLEASE CALL 503.359.8949. . . THANK YOU ...
A: Robert, call the local police department where you are in Oregon... if you are in Portland, the PPD ...
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| Towing a 87 Ford Ranger | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I am moving from Charleston, SC to Blueridge, GA. About a 6-7 hour drive. I have a 24 ft. Uhaul ...
A: best answer I can give is to ask U Haul how they recommend towing the truck... I would do it this ...
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| illegally towed | 12/29/2007 |
Q: Ihave been parking in the same spot in my complex for 6 months and have never had a problem. well ...
A: Well I am not sure the reason, but have a thought or 2 here.. First of all "tinted windows" do make ...
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| Poorly Marked Parking Lot | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I recently visited a friend at a condo complex. The shape of the complex formed a large U with ...
A: Well at first I had to laugh at this question as I can visualize the problem with signs and stuff on ...
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| Contract Towing | 12/29/2007 |
Q: We live in a Town Home community in Calif. The owners have one parking pass per town home which they ...
A: Well, as far as I know that California has the most restrictive towing regulations around, but some ...
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| Accident While Towing | 12/29/2007 |
Q: My husband was towing a trailer with two snowmobiles on it when he hit a patch of black ice and ...
A: Well I am kind of out of my area of expertise with this question... But insurance companies do tend ...
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| Military deployed..car towed | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I am stationed in New Jersey and my car was towed for snow removal. I am deployed at the moment, ...
A: Well as the the actual laws there, you do have some rights under the Solider and Sailor act.. Best ...
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| Towed from a paid parking pass lot. | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I was towed from a paid parking pass lot, a chevron station lot in Hollywood, CA.(cost:$200). I'd ...
A: "spoken promise" That is a major problem, no written guidelines or standards... Now as to them ...
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| can I tow a car parking in my assigned spot | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I live in a townhouse community in Bucks County, PA with assigned parking for residents. My spot is ...
A: Under most laws, the tenant of an apartment or condo can not call for tows on illegally parked ...
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| Towing Capacity of a Dodge Dakota | 12/27/2007 |
Q: We are looking to buy a 1992 Dodge Dakota, 2WD v-6 engine. Do you know what the towing capacity of ...
A: check out some of these answers from a board I found during an Internet search for answers to your ...
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| stolen buick 397 PRK | 12/26/2007 |
Q: i live in TN the thief stated they were buying my car but left with out paying anything state law ...
A: something in this question does not pass the smell test. First of all, if they were doing a test ...
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| Towing technician lost control of car | 12/26/2007 |
Q: Portland, OR About a year ago, I called to have my car towed to a repair shop. My house is on a ...
A: well I am familiar with most of the hills in the Portland area, and some can be tricky to even ...
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| towing a front wheel drive standard forf fusion | 12/25/2007 |
Q: How can I tow my 2006 ford fusion on a tow dilly. Trans. in nuteral or not. emergency break on or ...
A: Well your question has the answer also... The Ford Fusion is a front wheel drive and with a tow ...
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| Legal price cap | 12/24/2007 |
Q: My car was towed recently in San Diego, CA, and my friend was towed a few months earlier in the same ...
A: California Vehicle code 22658 covers this section, and while it may of been the same price, storage, ...
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| what option do I have? | 12/23/2007 |
Q: My name is Abirama Effendi. I live in Santa Clara, California right now. I had a small red sedan ...
A: Abandon the vehicle a the tow yard, well that is not good or advisable. California has laws which ...
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| Car Towed and Trasmission ruined. | 12/22/2007 |
Q: my cousins car was towed recently when his engine was broke down. I dont know the details of the ...
A: Well, I hate to answer questions like this without the needed information. BUT to answer your ...
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| Unclaimed California Towing Vehicles | 12/22/2007 |
Q: My girlfriend had a old Pontiac that she no longer used, and thus let her friend borrow for the ...
A: "She was under the impression that when she left the vehicle for the towing company, that she was ...
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| Getting towed from your own deeded parking space | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I own a townhouse and live in a townhouse community in the suburb of Boston. we recently experienced ...
A: Well, as I am not a lawyer and I understand your point about the legality of being towed. But if I ...
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| Proper tow of 4 wheel drive Chevrolet 1500 | 12/20/2007 |
Q: What is the proper way for a tow truck to tow a Chevrolet 1500 4 wheel drive that has drive train ...
A: from what I read the first time and with you follow up, I think that they did make a mistake... ...
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| Proper tow of 4 wheel drive Chevrolet 1500 | 12/20/2007 |
Q: What is the proper way for a tow truck to tow a Chevrolet 1500 4 wheel drive that has drive train ...
A: wow, sounds interesting.. First of all when you were talking to the tow truck driver, did you ...
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| My car towed from apartment complex. | 12/20/2007 |
Q: We live in Cincinnati, OH. My husband's car was towed in November 07 and the apartment complex will ...
A: Well these kind of questions are very common here, and I hate to say it but apartments tend to be ...
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| Parking Stall Sizes and Laws | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I am trying to figure out what the laws regarding parking stall sizes are from city to city? Is ...
A: wow this one is something I have never thought of... I would imagine that parking space sizes and ...
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| Towing a crew cab | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I am moving cross country. I'll be renting a Penke moving truck and need to tow my 2003 Gmc Sierra ...
A: well the biggest problem this would have would be the weight of the GMC on either the tow dolly or ...
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| i'm stupid so my car is stuck | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how to get my car out of my back yard. Ok I'm 17 and i had got my car keys taken ...
A: well after I picked my self up off the floor from laughing so hard. I really do not know what to ...
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| Flat Tow - 1995 Isuzu | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I want to flat tow a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo, 2wd, 4cy, 5-speed manual transmision, rwd. Do I need to ...
A: while flat towing of vehicles behind RV's is not my area of expertise, I know that commercial towing ...
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| Towing an enclosed trailer behind my RV | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 2002 F350, dually, 4x4 pick-up. With it I am planning to tow my RV (34'). But I need to ...
A: while this is really out of my area of expertise, I have a link which deals with towing laws ...
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| small trailer | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Do you have to register or get a pti for a trailer in California. Or is there i size requirement to ...
A: This is out of my area of expertise, but a quick search of the California DMV web site did not ...
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| Towing from Underground | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I live in Philadelphia PA, My car is currently not in running condition and parked in MY underground ...
A: Well as to the follow-up question it would also depend on if it is a regular tow truck or a flatbed ...
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| legally tow or boot car? | 12/17/2007 |
Q: (New York City, NY) The situtation is I am co-signer/co-owner of a car with a friend whom has ...
A: Well I am going to have to pass on this question as it is more a legal question right now as to if ...
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| flat towing | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Do you know if you can flat tow an unregisterd vehicle from Ma. to Fl Thank You ...
A: Well I have no answer to this one, I have checked into it a few times and I am unable to get solid ...
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| Illegally towed?? | 12/16/2007 |
Q: On 12/12 my vehicle stalled on I-65 N. bound (Birmingham). I managed to get it on the shoulder near ...
A: Well by my math, the vehicle was parked there for over 9 hours before it was tagged by the police. ...
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| Towing from Underground | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I live in Philadelphia PA, My car is currently not in running condition and parked in MY underground ...
A: well tow trucks have many ways of getting to vehicles and unfortunately underground parking garages ...
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| Illegal Towing? Do I have a case? | 12/15/2007 |
Q: This took place in the city of Riverside,CA near the Unniversity of Riverside. I parked my car in ...
A: Well as a tow truck driver myself I would have a real hard time believing that the marks on the ...
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| being towed from a lot | 12/14/2007 |
Q: A couple of days ago my car was snatched from a private lot by a towing company within 5 minutes of ...
A: Well it sounds as if the signs were legal like you said, but on the edge of the law though...Yes red ...
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| towing my legal car | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I live in Henderson(Las Vegas) nevada. I recently had my car towed from my covered parking spot for ...
A: well, I can not vouch for what the permit looked like and if it looked legal or not... But in the ...
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| Towing a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I am towing my 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee behind a U-Haul, what apparatus needs to be disengaged and ...
A: well, this is kind of out of my area of expertise but in an attempt to answer this question it would ...
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| Towing from Rear Wheel | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have 2004 Toyota Corolla, fornt wheel drive. My car was not starting. I called AAA and they towed ...
A: well as much as I would love to say that the tow truck did it right, unfortunately for them it was ...
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| being towed from a lot | 12/13/2007 |
Q: A couple of days ago my car was snatched from a private lot by a towing company within 5 minutes of ...
A: Well I did a search for information in Ohio and most of the links I did come up with are a few years ...
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| Towing a Ford Pickup | 12/12/2007 |
Q: We had a snowtorm here ( Colorado ) over the weekend, and I managed to run my ford f150 off the road ...
A: Well starting with the price first, I have to say that it sounds reasonable to me. After all the ...
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| towed in san francisco | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I parked my car in a paying parking lot in San Francisco last Friday night at 8:00 pm and payed for ...
A: well this kind of problem is one where both sides look to be legal and practical.. First of all, I ...
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| suspended license | 12/11/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend got a ticket for suspended license, they let him start my truck to wait for me to pick ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question but have been real busy towing lately... General ...
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| finding a tow dolly | 12/11/2007 |
Q: We are looking at towing a 2005 Dodge Durango by a 2006 Dodge 3500 - 1 ton truck and can't fina a ...
A: While this question is really outside of my area of expertise, I have some answers for you. Well if ...
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| improper reasons for towing | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I'm gearing up to fight a ticket/towing of my car, and am wondering what are the legal reasons a ...
A: Oh my what a OPEN ENDED question. you want to fight the towing charges and reason for towing a ...
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| towing laws | 12/7/2007 |
Q: What if a car isnt registered yet and someone calls a tow company because of a blowout on a tire! ...
A: well this is a semi loaded question... What state you are in makes a difference in the way vehicle ...
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| Towing After Accident - Fees | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Has a winter storm here in PA Tues. On Wed while driving to class, I had to make a decision, hit ...
A: Well I am going to go on a bit of a "RANT" here first. First of all AAA the all mighty cover it all ...
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| damage during tow | 12/7/2007 |
Q: i recently had a problem where my Volvo would not start, so i called the dealer's roadside ...
A: Well I really do not know what to say, it does sound bad for you and the tow company... Now you ...
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| Towing a double | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Can you tow a car on a tow dolly that has a utility trailer hooked to the vehicle being towed? ...
A: While this question is mostly out of my area of expertise, I will try to point you in a direction ...
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| towing fees | 12/5/2007 |
Q: in California what is the total amount that a tow company can charge, say my car is worth $1500.00 ...
A: This kind of question is one that shows that people do not understand towing fees... First of all, ...
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| parking someone in | 12/4/2007 |
Q: i have a parking space at my apartment that you need a permit for. because it has enough space for ...
A: While this question is good, it all boils down to what the tow company is asked to do by the ...
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| mistakenly towed | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Recently my car was mistakenly towed from the premesis of a business establishment and I believe it ...
A: while I am not a lawyer or your credit card company, I would like to point out one thing here. If ...
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| Car towed From property | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I live in sacramento, california in an apartment complex where individuals have 1 closed parking ...
A: Wow this is one of the biggest issues with dealing with apartment life and having multiple ...
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| Improper towing | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I lived in Boston and my car was towed yesterday 12/02/07 from a housing complex which I did not ...
A: well I have to say that this does not sound good for the tow company, or help the general towing ...
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| Fuel Mileage | 12/3/2007 |
Q: We live in Portland Oregon and we've a max weight 1500 lbs. Aliner camping trailer and we don't ...
A: this is out of my area of expertise as I really do not know that much about RV towing issues... ...
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| Trailer Brake issue | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I have a F250 and have had no problems until recently. The problem that I have is if I hold my brake ...
A: well this is out of my area of expertise... Plus I have never heard of this happening, and I own a ...
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| Towing crooks | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I live in Riverside, California. I live in a mobile home park. My sister pulled in front on the ...
A: how can you consider it stealing when the manager calls them to have them removed.. They are doing ...
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| Poorly Marked Spaces | 11/30/2007 |
Q: My car was recently towed because the security guard at our complex said that I parked in a handicap ...
A: painted or not lines, signs or not, vehicles get towed everyday legally and illegally.. State or ...
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| Wheel Damage caused by Wheel Lift | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My Lincoln Navigator was involved in a minor collision in San Jose, CA. I have AAA so I called a ...
A: Part of this question says that this is more detailed than it sounds. First of all, having AAA or ...
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| Towing with person inside vehicle. | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I've heard it is illegal to tow a car while a person is still inside the vehicle. If so, what is to ...
A: see what the "CORRECT INFORMATION" can do with questions... Believe it or not, people do park ...
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| tow truck drivers | 11/27/2007 |
Q: My friend was driving my car and got a dui so my car got impounded. the police called a tow truck ...
A: Well in defense of this board and my thoughts on this subject I am going to pass on answering this ...
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| towing without disconnecting driveshaft | 11/27/2007 |
Q: my name is Bek, with G.V. Express Transportation. Can you give me ur expert opinion on this ...
A: Bek, can you send me an e-mail about this question. Flatman57@aol.com with "all experts follow up" ...
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| mall towing | 11/27/2007 |
Q: san diego, california i work at a mall in san diego and because of the holiday season, flyers were ...
A: Malls are always the big problem and as such are hard to have 100 % correct answers for towing ...
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| Roll over Vehicle Towing charges in California | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I rolled over my Jeep cheroke the other night in California. Forunately I was safe, the cops ...
A: Well I do know that everything is more expensive in California but the storage fee is a bit high to ...
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| illegal tow? | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I parked my car in the alley where i live in Long Beach, Ca. to pack for thanksgiving, the ...
A: Well since I am in Alabama and answer these questions on a volunteer basis and you have an Uncle and ...
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| tractor trailer towed away | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I parked my 18 wheeler in an empty area of a sears parking lot on Long Island and did some shopping ...
A: well as to the answer to this question (and the other one you asked 49 minutes later for the same ...
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| Towing with person inside vehicle. | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I've heard it is illegal to tow a car while a person is still inside the vehicle. If so, what is to ...
A: Gary, my first thoughts about this question is that it is a "rude, non serious" question to ...
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| FL commercial vehicle/semi towing fees | 11/26/2007 |
Q: where can I find information regarding what towing companies are allowed to charge for towing a semi ...
A: Well Florida has tried to regulate the towing rates for Non Consent towing a few times but the laws ...
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| Car was towed and I was never aware... | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Basically I found out on my credit report that my mother had put a car in my name and got it ...
A: Well, in a short answer, the original tow reason for impounding the vehicle generates a form which ...
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| Towing Issues | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Just purchased a tow truck from relative and not sure where to start. What would be the best way ...
A: Rod, I got your e-mail also and will discuss this with you via e-mail as the subject would have to ...
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| Storage charge limit for towed car | 11/23/2007 |
Q: Sir: My car was towed and the towing company send me the bill of 196 for towing and 70$ perday ...
A: Well I would love to help here with this question but there are a few variables I do not know and ...
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| Towing damage | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I recently had my Ford Taurus towed. When I got it back, the back R/H arm was bent causing havoc to ...
A: aahhh well first of all when vehicles are towed from parking lots and such for illegal parking the ...
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| Car was towed and I was never aware... | 11/21/2007 |
Q: Basically I found out on my credit report that my mother had put a car in my name and got it ...
A: Wow funny that I got 2 questions very much alike on the same day about the same subject from ...
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| Had car towed | 11/20/2007 |
Q: My car, a 1999 rav4 had to be towed, the muffler that was recently repaired (still under warranty) ...
A: In a real world it would seem they would pay it all, but it does not seem like they are really ...
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| towing question | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Can a 1991 honda crx manual 5 speed be towed behind a RV. Thanks, James
A: Well the question is outside my area of expertise, and the one link I have to information like this ...
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| Vehicle towing | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have a question.. That I hope you can answer.. Me and my wife went out to a club last Sat., we ...
A: well I really hate to say it, but from what you have said here you do not really stand much of a ...
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| Towing issues | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I know you don't have a lot of knowledge on towing fees, according to your info, however, do you ...
A: Well I remember seeing the story come across the Internet also, and it was dealing with vehicles ...
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| Towing | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I know you don't have a lot of knowledge on towing fees, according to your info, however, do you ...
A: Well Lisa, I have to say that sp |
