- Report: #532303
Complaint Review: Paxton Towing - Chula Vista California
Reported By:
Allison -
Chula Vista, California, United States of America
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Paxton Towing
3487 Main St Ste A Chula Vista, 91911 California, United States of America
Phone:
6194237311
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Paxton Towing Unsecure tow, unethical company scamming on good people to make a dollar Chula Vista, California
My truck was not properly secured to the tow truck upon removal. My vehicle was dragged approximately 50 from where it was parked 'illegally'. The tow truck driver blocked me in so I could not leave. I was really just parked in front of the garage to drop something off through the garage. I was told it would cost $180 to have my vehicle released from their lot, but was charged $220 and was told that if I did not want to pay said amount, I could pay for another towing fee, storage, mileage, dolly use, etc. totally $300 plus.
2 Updates & Rebuttals
Mike
LAKESIDE,California,
U.S.A.
kidnapping
#2Consumer Comment
Wed, July 21, 2010
fyi
Towing laws
In some jurisdictions, it is illegal to tow an occupied vehicle, as this could constitute kidnapping. This is a method used by some people to prevent a car from being towed.
- California
California law requires the tow company to immediately and unconditionally release a vehicle if the driver arrives prior to it being towed from the private property and in transit. The intent was to avoid the likelihood of dangerous and violent confrontation and physical injury to vehicle owners and towing operators, the stranding of vehicle owners and their passengers at a dangerous time and location, and impeding expedited vehicle recovery, without wasting law enforcements limited resources. [6]
Mike
LAKESIDE,California,
U.S.A.
Get them into court
#3Consumer Comment
Tue, July 20, 2010
pay with a credit card, dispute the charge, let them try to take you to small claims court.
they won't have a chance
