car got towed !!!

pcmawaka · 08-23-2008, 05:05 AM

so tonight my car got towed, when i went to pick it up i could not see if there was any damage to the car because it was dark. on the paper work it says the car was "hoist towed" im guessing it was lifted from the back because in the lot it was parked forward in a spot near a fence. my question is is it possible that my car was damaged? the car had the e brake on and was in first.

thanks guys in advance

BSRL · 08-23-2008, 05:53 AM

I'd say it was very likely damaged on the front lip. Having the ebrake on might have caused some problems too. Do you know how far they towed it?

I would definetly be pissed about the damage (if there is any) and would pursue getting the company to fix it. I don't know the legal obligations of a tow company if they damage cars during tow but I'm sure they have some obligations there.

As for parking in a tow zone or area that could get towed, well I guess that's on you.

Hope it turns out ok.

pcmawaka · 08-23-2008, 07:47 AM

they towed it like 15 miles

gadget · 08-23-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pcmawaka

they towed it like 15 miles

Probably used a dolly. I would look it over very close, it would be very easy to damage the front of the car lifting it with a winch.

Bogie · 08-23-2008, 11:20 AM

A tow company is responsible for PROPERLY towing a vehicle. The SKY is not designed to be towed with any wheel on the ground.

coopcj7 · 08-23-2008, 11:48 AM

had mine towed the other night and they used a rolback.

the tow truck driver asked me where I wanted him to put the hooks to pull it up on the bed. I was quite surprised

08-23-2008, 05:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
pcmawaka Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: ct Posts: 22 My Photos: (0)	car got towed !!! so tonight my car got towed, when i went to pick it up i could not see if there was any damage to the car because it was dark. on the paper work it says the car was "hoist towed" im guessing it was lifted from the back because in the lot it was parked forward in a spot near a fence. my question is is it possible that my car was damaged? the car had the e brake on and was in first. thanks guys in advance __________________ 08 saturn sky 2.4 black leather silver pearl spoiler 6/disc mansoon manual alloy wheels 0% fin

08-23-2008, 05:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
BSRL Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 755 My Photos: (2)	I'd say it was very likely damaged on the front lip. Having the ebrake on might have caused some problems too. Do you know how far they towed it? I would definetly be pissed about the damage (if there is any) and would pursue getting the company to fix it. I don't know the legal obligations of a tow company if they damage cars during tow but I'm sure they have some obligations there. As for parking in a tow zone or area that could get towed, well I guess that's on you. Hope it turns out ok. __________________ My Car Domain Page: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3051777

08-23-2008, 07:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
pcmawaka Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: ct Posts: 22 My Photos: (0)	they towed it like 15 miles __________________ 08 saturn sky 2.4 black leather silver pearl spoiler 6/disc mansoon manual alloy wheels 0% fin

08-23-2008, 11:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,483 My Photos: (0)	A tow company is responsible for PROPERLY towing a vehicle. The SKY is not designed to be towed with any wheel on the ground. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

08-23-2008, 11:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
coopcj7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: My Very Own Trunk Monkey Posts: 910 My Photos: (0)	had mine towed the other night and they used a rolback. the tow truck driver asked me where I wanted him to put the hooks to pull it up on the bed. I was quite surprised __________________ Chili Pepper Red #3060 3 Stainless Pedals 1 plastic foot rest Black Top/Leather Interior LSD 6 Disc Monsoon Flowmaster Dual Exhuast Redline Gauges Bullet Door Locks WERKS Stage II Turbo "FOUNDER OF CENTRAL OHIO CUSTOM KAPPAS"

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