E36ShoppingTrolley 7 Report post Posted August 7, 2010 well my car got towed last night from town, by auckland towers, and i went to pick it up and was horrified to find the whole rear muffler had been removed/come off. i took photos and everything, but the bastards still made me pay $250 bucks to get my car back! i filed a complaint but the owner was arrogant, and i dont know how much good that will do. do i have any rights / anything i can do? Any help/advice would be appreciated. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) here you go. http://www.consumer.org.nz/reports/towaway...rivate-property basically the tow companies are permitted to tow you but any damage that is incurred (and that can be proven was them) they are potentially liable for. Edited August 7, 2010 by DRTE30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ducatiss 1 Report post Posted August 7, 2010 Get it fixed then send them a copy of the bill asking for payment of damages. Follow it up through the disputes tribunal if need be. Why did it get towed in the first place??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) ^no dont get it fixed yet, get it assesed and documented by your insurances asessor and get a written quote to fix 1st. Edited August 7, 2010 by DRTE30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36ShoppingTrolley 7 Report post Posted August 7, 2010 Get it fixed then send them a copy of the bill asking for payment of damages. Follow it up through the disputes tribunal if need be. Why did it get towed in the first place??? parked it in a place that i though was legal but obviously wasnt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 15, 2010 Bugger mate, I feel for you, I'd be shattered if someone towed my car. Quick question though, how do they get into modern cars that have alarms e.t.c. ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted August 15, 2010 They don't need to get into the car to tow it. They can raise all 4 wheels and take it away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 15, 2010 That's how they do it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted August 15, 2010 You wouldn't be happy when you went to pick that up from the depot :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 15, 2010 That's how they do it FKN Butchers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted August 15, 2010 this is better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITZRp4DwDas...feature=related Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites