&$#*$%ers towed my car!!!!

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Zen Cohen Contact options for registered users 's Avatar posted on
November 1, 2003, 7:03 pm
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About a month ago, after months of looking for the car I wanted, I bought a
nearly pristine '99 GT vert.  Coupla days ago I went to my girlfriend's
apartment for a quiet evening and when I came back out it was gone. Thought
it was stolen at first but quickly learned that it had been towed because
the apartment mgmt was having problems with people parking in the apt lot
and walking next door to a popular restaurant.  (They claim that the wrecker
drivers only tow those who they visually see walk from their car to the
restaurant. Yeah, right.)  Anyway I drove across town and paid the $137 tow
and storage charges to get my car back.  A cursory look at it didn't reveal
any visible damage and the car seems to drive OK but I want to make sure my
car wasn't damaged before I present them with the bill.  Is there anything I
or a mechanic should look for to make sure the car is OK? It was towed from
the rear. Thanks.



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November 1, 2003, 8:14 pm
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Re: &$#*$%ers towed my car!!!!

Zen Cohen wrote:


   As long as the tow operator knows what he is doing, there's usually
no damage.  If there was, they wouldn't stay in business long.  But look
where the truck picked up your car in the rear for dents and scratches.  
Also, look at the bottom of the front air dam.  With the ass up in the
air, there's a chance of hitting the air dam on speed bumps and such.

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November 2, 2003, 9:42 am
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I would agree. Did you ask how and what they used to tow it with? this
should give you an idea of what to look for. Also how the car was parked
would give you an indication of any damage.



 

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February 2, 2004, 9:30 pm
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I would also look at the underside of the rear of the car for signs of
dragging (from being lifted too high) on the pipes or damage to the bumper
cover and check your tires for signs of damage from it being dragged while
in park or with the E-brake on.

Oh, and having managed apartments, IMHO the managers are lying to you. Tow
trucks do not usually hang out in apartment parking lots waiting for a tow.
They generally have to be called by the management or a resident whose
parking space you are occupying. The parking lot there must also be marked
clearly with signs warning that non-residents will be towed and where to
locate your vehicle if it has been towed.

Kate




 

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