Complaint Review: Mr. C's Towing - South Gate California

Towing company is at 15 miles from where the vehicle was towed, it cannot exceed a 10 mile radius from where tow occured.  Mr. C's does not have the towing fees labeled outside with the fees for the city of Gardena, possible misdemeanor and or fine of $2,500.  There's also no public phone on site. The area in which the vehicle was illegally towed from displays no parking signs, see attached photos for evidence. The vehicle was not obstructing an entrance, nor parked in a handicapped parking space, nor was the space labeled in red.

In accordance with California Civil Code Section 1748.1(a), City of L.A. Release fee:$115.00 for each vehicle released.  I paid $133.00.  My MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL AGREEMENT shows the assigned parking spot to match the parking permit which was help on rear view mirror.  Management failed to comply with the California law to give me a fair 96 hour notice of possible tow if not properly moved to a lawful location.  Which the parking permit and parking spot match to what my MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL AGREEMENT STATES. Omar at Mr. C's Towing did not allow me to gain access to my personal belongings, until I borrowed money. 

They also made me sign a receipt which I retract from stating I received the vehicle in satisfactory condition.  My car was not released until I signed the document.  When i received the vehicle, it had damage done to the side mirrors BOTH!  The front right side tire and rim where damaged.  Other damages pending with auto insurance claim.  The vehicle was a brand new out of the dealer WHITE NISSAN SENTRA SV 2016.  It has now depreciated and seeking compensation for it. 

My response to MR. C'S TOWING, Pursuant to VEHICLE CODE - VEH.  DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD 21000 - 23336 ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )  CHAPTER 10. Removal of Parked and Abandoned Vehicles 22650 - 22856  ( Chapter 10 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) 

Mr. C's Towing in 4421 Mason Street, South Gate, CA 90280 towed my vehicle REP. # Parker.  Commited several infractions based on VEHICLE CODE - VEH.  DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD 21000 - 23336  ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )  CHAPTER 10. Removal of Parked and Abandoned Vehicles 22650 - 22856  ( Chapter 10 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) . 

I was not allowed to gather my personal belongings from vehicle until total TOWING FEE, LABOR FEE, STORAGE FEE, and GATE FEE where paid in full, there was a witness of this event.   ARTICLE 1. Authority to Remove Vehicles code 22658. ARTICLE 1. Subdivision (d). The owner of a vehicle removed from private property pursuant to subdivision (a) may recover for any damage to the vehicle resulting from any intentional or negligent act of a person causing the removal of, or removing, the vehicle.  Section (I) subdivision (1) (l) is not responsible in a situation relating to the validity of the removal. A towing company that removes the vehicle under this section shall be responsible for the following: (1) Damage to the vehicle in the transit and subsequent storage of the vehicle.  Vehicle was received in unsatisfactory damaged condition, with a damage done to front right side tire and rim cap; two side mirrors were damaged.  Estimated total cost for repairs are for a grand total of $185.15, appraisal received by INFINITY INSURANCE COMPANY, Estimate receipt available as proof.

Paragraph (j) (1) A person who charges a vehicle owner a towing, service, or storage charge at an excessive rate, as described in subdivision (h) or (i), is civilly liable to the vehicle owner for four times the amount charged.  (2) A person who knowingly charges a vehicle owner a towing, service, or storage charge at an excessive rate, as described in subdivision (h) or (i), or who fails to make available his or her rate as required in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (i), is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than three months, or by both that fine and imprisonment.  In January 1st 2017, the OPG towing and storage rates were increased. In accordance with California Civil Code Section 1748.1(a).  The City of L.A. Release fee: $115.00 for each vehicle released.  I was charged an aggressive amount of one hundred thirty three dollars ($133.00).  Towing rates from where the Vehicle was originally towed from was not made publicly at Mr. C's Towing Property photograph evidence is available.

Paragraph (n) A vehicle removed from private property pursuant to this section shall be stored in a facility that meets all of the following requirements: Subdivision (1) (A) Is located within a 10-mile radius of the property from where the vehicle was removed.  My vehicle was towed to a facility 15 miles away from where the vehicle was originally towed, from city of GARDENA, CA to city of SOUTH GATE, CA proof available. 

(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 181, Sec. 83) by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 52. Effective January 1, 2014.)

I'm seeking the repair of my vehicle for the grand total of one hundred eighty five dollars ($185.00).  I'm also seeking FOUR TIMES the amount I was charged, I was billed at MR. C'S TOWING a total of Three hundred dollars ($300) Receipt proof available.  Four times the amount I was billed at MR. C'S TOWING sums up to a total of One Thousand Two Hundred dollars ($1,200).  I will not attempt to go to MR. C'S TOWING, OMAR at MR. C'S TOWING denied helping me out in any way.  He hid and did not want to be responsible for damages; he hid and did not respond to our complaint on January 21st 2017 at around 12:30 PM.