Can a towing truck company charge whatever they want?
Can a towing truck company charge whatever they want?
The towing company cannot just sell whatever vehicle they like they must either own it or have permission from its owners first; few people or even companies would pay “outrageous fees” to a “tow company” for them to store a vehicle especially if the towing company were then going to auction the vehicle for a profit.
Can you negotiate towing fees?
If you want to negotiate a lower price for the towing service, you must do so when you call the towing company. The tow truck operator does not get involved in those discussions, so please don't try to negotiate with them when they arrive.
How do most tow companies charge?
National Average Cost $95
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Maximum Cost $300
Average Range $75 to $125
Why can tow companies charge so much?
They charge you high daily fees for parking that are added to the towing fees. After so many days (typically something like 30 days) the towing lot owner is allowed to confiscate the car and sell it to recoup unpaid bills - the parking fees and towing charge.
What is the most a towing company can charge?
On average, towing companies charge around $70 to $150 to tow a standard vehicle. They then charge between $20 to $40 daily for storage. In the city, you can expect to pay less on average since there are usually city contracts in play. In rural areas, the costs are usually at least 50% higher.
Why are towing fees so expensive?
The larger the vehicle is, the more challenging it would be to move. Also, larger vehicles are heavier so it can take more out of the tow truck to successfully tow it. So the larger the vehicle, the more expensive the fee will be.