Today, I had the lovely experience of witnessing a tow truck cause a couple thousand dollars' worth of damage to my broken-down car. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
Today, my car broke down on the highway, and I had to call for a tow truck. It finally showed up, only to break down too less than a mile later. Cue nearly freezing to death while we waited for help to arrive for the both of us. FML
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
Today, I watched my car roll backwards on the freeway, while attached to the tow truck that I was sitting in. FML
Today, my fiancée wrecked my car so I had to use my other car to pick her up. Ten minutes after I did, my other car broke down in the middle of the road and I had to get it towed. My insurance covers none of these incidents. FML
Today, I paid $2300 to a mechanic for fixing my car. It's also the day I got into an accident and totalled said car. FML
Today, I ran out of gas while driving, and had to call a tow truck. I drive a tow truck. FML
Today, on Christmas Eve, as I was getting my car loaded for the holiday rounds to the in-laws and parents, my car decided now was the time to break down. I recently put in over $1000 fixing it. FML
Today, I drove my truck into the garage for a couple of minor repairs. It was returned on a flatbed with a blown engine. FML
Today, my car broke down. My dad insisted he could fix it, but screwed up in the process. After finally getting the car towed to a mechanic, I was told that I'd only needed a new water pump, but thanks to the damage my dad did, fixing it all will cost me a small fortune. FML
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MissMayLaw001 21
Sue?
youdontsay123456 21
Damn those toe truck drivers. Don't you hate it when they bump into a corner of a wall!?
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Comments (43)
JamesGregoryLor 8
OP I had the same experience. I got into an accident (wasn't my fault) and one side of my car was hit. Then the tow truck driver ripped off the other side.
imanidiot492 4
that's horrible!
EnJey0 19
Sue them for damages. I think this would overrule whatever violation caused them to tow you in the first place.
Shade1982 21
It wouldn't. First off, the post says the tow was because the car had broken down, not for a violation. Secondly, you don't pay a violation to the towing company, those are two separate entities...
Ih8teenageangst 20
shouldn't double park! ydi
mds9986 24
It says her car was broken down...
CrassKal 27
How in the world did you get double parked from this situation?
Shade1982 21
Someone needs an update on reading skills... And EVEN IF it was a tow because of double-parking, damaging the car is still not justified...
wabombsley 6
picture?
classicate 29
rip
Shmatterhorn 38
First call should be to your insurance agency to report the damage that the tow truck caused. Also, make sure that you take pictures of the damage. Although having a good lawyer on retention is not a bad idea, the insurance company is better equipped to handle this situation.
pyrestriker 6
This. You file the claim with your insurance, and list the tow company as the "Responsible Party" for Services and provide the details. Your insurance is in most cases able to get your vehicle repaired faster, and they'll seek reimbursement from the tow company.
GhostFox 34
Pretty sure that towing companies are required to have insurance because of stuff like this... Or is that dependent on state?
sailorarctic 22
It's alright OP, most companies have insurance for things like that and will pay for the repairs since it was the fault of their driver.
irishmaiden78 23
Most major tow companies carry between one million and three million dollars worth of coverage. The ones you have to watch out for are what are called "one hit wonders" where there is only one truck and one owner. They are the ones less likely to carry any sort of coverage and if some damage happens to your vehicle, you'll be hard pressed to get anything to fix the damage. If you ever need your vehicle towed, it's perfectly acceptable to ask about their insurance in case of an accidental damage. Also, don't skimp on what you'll pay for a tow. I know it can add up, but those who will do a 5 mile tow for $50 are going to be in a rush and more likely to damage your vehicle. I would also look at their Yelp ratings. One or two bad reviews is normal in the industry but if there are more than that call someone else.
nicolai44 12
Depending on the state, even the owner-operators are likely to be insured. I know in the two states I towed in, insurance was a requirement to obtain/keep a tow permit for the truck.
captainpete6 3
sue