Got towed...from right in front of my apt!, Grrr....I hate tow trucks. Options

[CAMAricer]

So I find out late last night (while going out to get something from my trunk) that my car was towed (thought it was stolen until cops told me it was towed). F'ing security thought my car was not suppose to park there (recently changed hatch and spoilerless, so maybe thought it was another car).

Anyways, I cost me $250 bucks to get my car. What ticks me off is that the tow truck guy damaged my rear bumper (scratches) and also jimmy'd my car to get in to set the car into neutral. My tires look like they were dragged when the car set to park (tires deflated to ~20psi with "weird" marks).

I'm considering calling up my insurance company and filing a claim. Any one else experience this kind of thing? Is there steps we can do to prevent our cars from being unjustly towed (like turning the wheels a certain way, parking face out, etc)? Is it even legal for them to enter your car?


Gawd how I hate tow trucks!!!

This post has been edited by CAMAricer: May 14, 2008 - 3:58 PM

[GriffGirl]

I agree with Jason. The landlord/property mgmt company should pay for the tow, if they're the ones that had you towed. Around here, tow drivers cruise apt. lots looking for illegally parked cars, so it could be that the driver made the "executive" decision to tow you. This happens FREQUENTLY around here from what I hear, so much so that they've actually made laws about it.

If the landlord/prop mgr isn't in charge of this and says "they were just doing they're job and made a mistake" then the tow company should reimburse you. Further, you should submit your estimates to the tow company and have them pay for damages. If and when they refuse, contact your insurance company (assuming you have comprehensive and not just liability); they will very likely go to bat for you and get the tow company to pay up. Last resort, and one I'd pursue if I had to, is to contact a lawyer. And the news; get it on the local news, it'll really f with the tow company and they will very likely be more accommodating.