Hooked on Huskers Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I never used a tow truck service until yesterday. My son and my son's "buddies" (bad crowd IMO) decided to venture a "joy ride" in my secondary vehicle (2009 Chevy Aveo). My son's friend was driving . Guess what, speed trap (50mph in 30mph zone) and further police information, expired driver license, one warrant and borderline DUI (.08) . Norman police decided to arrest him and impounded my car. Oh well kids are kids I suppose. I picked up my chevy today ........... $100 fee to release impound car AND THE TOW TRUCK CO. FORKED OVER $225, total of $325 !!!! Yes, $225 !!!! Fair price or shafted ? AA Tow Service receipt: Hookup - $112.50 Dolly - $30 Storage - $54 (less than one day!) Fuel Sercharge - $22.50 Sale Tax - $4.47 Quote Link to comment
husker B-rent Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Me thinks shafted. Been towed once back in college,was $80. Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 maybe BBB complaint ? Quote Link to comment
Ulty Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Towing/impounding is quite the extortion racket. But WTF were you thinking letting your son's shady buddy go joyriding in your own car? That's what you get, man. Quote Link to comment
rawhide Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Many tow company's have contracts with City/County govt's for tow service. So it's usually much higher costs than if they just respond to John Q Pub. Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Many tow company's have contracts with City/County govt's for tow service. So it's usually much higher costs than if they just respond to John Q Pub. Why? Kickbacks? Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Towing/impounding is quite the extortion racket. But WTF were you thinking letting your son's shady buddy go joyriding in your own car? That's what you get, man. I know it And my Aveo mostly unused. Only long trips. Just over 16,000m total odometer divided by 5 years.......3200m annually! Quote Link to comment
TonyStalloni Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Many tow company's have contracts with City/County govt's for tow service. So it's usually much higher costs than if they just respond to John Q Pub. Why? Kickbacks? Hazardous duty pay picking up the vehicles of mad customers as opposed to frustrated ones. Quote Link to comment
rawhide Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 They have to be on call to respond anytime to tow DUI's such as your son's friend. My question is: Why didn't your son just drive the car back. Normally, an officer will allow someone who "hasn't" been drinking to drive the car even though the driver is arrested. Maybe kickbacks too, Is that the normal business in Oklahoma? Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 They have to be on call to respond anytime to tow DUI's such as your son's friend. My question is: Why didn't your son just drive the car back. Normally, an officer will allow someone who "hasn't" been drinking to drive the car even though the driver is arrested. Maybe kickbacks too, Is that the normal business in Oklahoma? At the time, "friend" was all alone driver and no passengers because my son and son's buddies dropped off OU frat party (chicks chasing no doubt). I think he ("friend") was stocked up a couple of 6-packs or case(s) via 7-11 or liquor store trip but unfortunately speed trap. UPDATE: He thought he was sober enough (<.08) thus "designator driver". Meanwhile, my son was already drunk (OU party) thus his plan was return my Chevy trip and then exchange with his own clunker car in my driveway. Actually '80-'90ish pickup.....broken windshield, body rust, faded color, worn tires, etc. Timeframe: My Chevy trip from my garage to OU frat: Driver - my son Return trip from frat house to my garage: Driver - my son's friend .....supposedly Quote Link to comment
rawhide Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Well, that really sucks. Glad nobody was hurt. Other than your wallet. Sure glad I never did any stupid stuff when I was younger Quote Link to comment
Army_Allen Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Just a week ago our new car with one day old in transits (dmv closed sundays) was parked on the street in front of our apartment (legal parking) and was towed. We got it the same day and it cost us 450 cash and were told if it was seen on the street again it would be gone for good. The money we had to plate it was used on getting it out of the impound so we had to borrow my mom's car and keep the car at her place for the next week til we got paid again. Just sketchy all the way around. I get the in transits were a day old but they towed it at 3am when it wasn't being driven so it's not like we were driving it illegally. Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Just a week ago our new car with one day old in transits (dmv closed sundays) was parked on the street in front of our apartment (legal parking) and was towed. We got it the same day and it cost us 450 cash and were told if it was seen on the street again it would be gone for good. The money we had to plate it was used on getting it out of the impound so we had to borrow my mom's car and keep the car at her place for the next week til we got paid again. Just sketchy all the way around. I get the in transits were a day old but they towed it at 3am when it wasn't being driven so it's not like we were driving it illegally. whoa, 450 cash. AA tow service in Norman was a fly by night business and AA "office" is a run down shack, 100 sq. feet area, one door without windows, storage area equivalent to junk yard including four feet tall weeds plus one female clerk who was a greasy hair, unfit dress and at least 250 pounds.........white trash guaranteed. And $225 cash only. I got a debit card (check account) but only "cash only" payment. Why? Quote Link to comment
JJ Husker Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 They charge exorbitant rates and demand cash only payment because they can. Credit card processing fees can cost them 2% to 4%, an expense they may be willing to sustain for customers who have a choice but certainly not when they can legally hold your vehicle hostage. It sucks but I can't say I blame them. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I know people who have been charged similar charges for similar type towing. Instead of concentrating on the towing charges, I would make the kids pay the charges and try like hell to make them realize how absolutely stupid they have been in life. If they keep doing those stupid things then it's going to keep costing them ridiculous amounts of money. Quote Link to comment
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