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Nothing’s worse than leaving a business or a party and discovering your car has been towed. Is there any way to get it back for free? If you can prove you were wrongfully towed, it’s possible to get your fees waived through local law enforcement or courts. Even if you did park somewhere you shouldn’t have, you can still get financial assistance through pro bono legal help, community programs, or loans. We’ve put together a thorough guide to getting out of tow fees and finding payment help—if you’re ready to hit the road again, keep scrolling!
Things You Should Know
- Figure out why your car was towed and where it was taken. This way, you can determine how to get your towing and storage fees waived.
- Dispute the tow claim and file a complaint with your city. Use photo evidence to prove there were missing signs or extenuating circumstances.
- Research pro bono legal help or local community programs to help waive or pay your towing fees.
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Tips
- Regardless of whether your fees are waived, you’ll need your driver’s license and proof of car insurance to drive your car off the lot. [13] X Research source You may also need proof of ownership, like vehicle registration or the title.Thanks
- Act as quickly as possible to get your car off the tow lot. In addition to the towing fee, you’ll rack up daily storage fees each day your car is on the lot.Thanks
- Prepare to pay any outstanding tickets associated with your car. Even if your tow and storage fees are waived, you’ll likely have to take care of tickets before you can retrieve your vehicle.Thanks
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Warnings
- If you don’t pay your towing or storage fees, the towing company is legally able to seize your car or even auction it off if it’s not claimed after a specified amount of time.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.gov.uk/get-a-clamped-or-impounded-vehicle-released
- ↑ https://www.gov.uk/get-a-clamped-or-impounded-vehicle-released
- ↑ https://www.gov.uk/get-a-clamped-or-impounded-vehicle-released
- ↑ https://www.civillawselfhelpcenter.org/self-help/other-topics/unlawful-towing
- ↑ https://www.artowing.arkansas.gov/filing-a-complaint/
- ↑ https://www.civillawselfhelpcenter.org/self-help/other-topics/unlawful-towing
- ↑ https://www.longbeach.gov/finance/services-and-permits/towing-and-lien-sales/towing-low-income-payment-plans/
- ↑ https://www.mobilepd.org/impound/
- ↑ https://www.mobilepd.org/impound/
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