Money: Today, my car got towed. My money is in my car and they won't... - FML

By Anonymous - 16/08/2014 04:30 - United States - Olney

Today, my car got towed. My money is in my car and they won't let me open my car to get money until my car is "released". FML

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By broke - 16/11/2016 03:08 - United States - Orlando

Today, I paid $125 to get my car back after it was towed. Yesterday, I bought the car. When I got it to my apartment, the office wasn't open, so I couldn't get a parking decal. The same office that towed my car while they were still closed. FML

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By Bladerunner - 01/12/2011 09:49 - United States

Today, my car was towed. After taking a cab all the way to the lot for $45 and paying the $250 fee to get my car back, my car broke down in the impound lot and needed to be towed to the nearest shop, where it took another $200 to fix, and $50 for the towing. I still have a 3-hour drive home. FML

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By Jeezus - 16/02/2016 03:00 - Canada - Saint Albert

Today, after a week of waiting to hear something about my stolen car, I got a letter in the mail saying it had been impounded the same day I reported it stolen, but they don't share a database with the police so they never called. Now the impound wants $900 plus $120 for the tow to release it. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/09/2021 20:00

Today, my truck got towed after being parked for ten minutes, even though wasn't in a no parking area. Now I have to pay 500 dollars to get it out of impound. FML

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By Greg - 29/08/2020 05:01

Today, I went to lunch with a friend in her car. I told her to park in a lot that had signs warning that we'd be towed, saying, "They never tow anyone from here. In fact, if you get towed, I'll pay for it." When we returned, her car was gone. I had to pay $145 in cash to get it back. FML

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By someone - 09/12/2013 12:59 - United States - Mogadore

Today, my car broke down. I pulled to the side of the road to call a tow truck. After waiting what seemed like hours, the tow truck showed up, and then ran into the back of my car. FML

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By drixxy - 29/08/2012 15:01 - United States - Irvine

Today, my car was towed for the second time in front of my own house. They tried to tell me it was because they didn't think I lived there anymore. The person who had it towed had just spoken to me not three hours before. FML

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By stolen-car - 26/06/2012 02:55 - United States - Columbia

Today, I finally got enough money to buy the car I wanted for a year now. It was stolen today too. I had my car for 4 hours. FML

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By pedestrian - 26/01/2011 05:07 - United States

Today, I let my friend borrow my car. She parked it in a towing zone, and it was towed. The best part is, it was towed by a bogus towing company. The cops assure me it's safe in a chop shop somewhere. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/07/2013 03:04

Today, I walked to work. I later discovered that my husband had parked my car in a no-parking area. My job is towing cars. I had to tow my own car. FML

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SandyBella 17

Saturday 16 August 2014 12:35

Oh that sucks. Kinda stupid that they won't even let you get your money out. I guess you can get the money of someone and then pay them back.

alex_622 22

Saturday 16 August 2014 12:35

Sounds like you're in a pickle OP. Maybe borrow some money from someone?

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purplepenquin 9

Saturday 16 August 2014 21:22

Same thing happened to my buddy Earl. What ya need to do is hide in the trunk of a buddy's car and have it be parked illegally as well. That night, after it gets towed to the lot, pop out of the trunk and go get your money. Just be sure to bring some doggie treats in case there are guard dogs

snivellus_snapes 4

Saturday 16 August 2014 21:39

That's the law OP, next time don't park somewhere illegally, they're just doing their jobs.

KayLink15 0

Saturday 16 August 2014 21:57

I work at an impound office, depending where you live they have to give you certain stuff but not everything, we have to give legal documents, medical necessity items, and things like car seats, logical places would at least get your wallet for you.

FML_14u2c 14

Saturday 16 August 2014 22:24

Sorry OP but YDI for: (a) Parking somewhere that would put your car at risk of being towed. (b) Leaving any amount of money (outside of pocket change) in your car.

RastaZebra 8

Saturday 16 August 2014 23:07

Step 1: Tell them to go to hell. Step 2: Retrieve your money.

rdenkewicz 11

Saturday 16 August 2014 23:09

They say that they can't get your wallet for you but if you offer to pay double; I bet they will find a way.

GnaR_KiLL5150 12

Saturday 16 August 2014 23:36

You keep ALL of your money in your car? You must live/grew up in a really nice neighborhood

tonyfan00 38

Sunday 17 August 2014 1:53

Even if you DID open your car, they still have. Unless you know how to hot-wire cars (and it is obvious when you ARE hot-wiring one...), I don't see an issue. Consider reporting them.

towguy2185 1

Sunday 17 August 2014 2:37

I work for a towing company and at least where I'm at you can get personal belongings out of your vehicle during business hours. Just nothing bolted or wired into the car.

trumpet8 6

Sunday 17 August 2014 4:26

No offense, but why would you leave all your money in your car?

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