Just thought I would update, and ask a question if anyone knows Cali tow laws...
And I'm C/Ping from a "law" message board.
The tow company recovered/picked up the car on the 25th. I was not personally notified until the 27th (a Friday) by the local Sheriff's department. So I go today (the 30th) to look at the car.
The only things that were stolen were the wheels and the stereo. The towing company said that the property owner told them to remove the car, and that it was on blocks when they found it.
First off, the whole front and rear bumper are severely damaged due to them dragging the car on and off the tow truck. Secondly, they charged me $370 today to release the vehicle, $70 of which was for "lien fees".
What can I do as far as the damage to the car? And was I supposed to pay the lien fees if it was prior to 15 days?
I'm going off of:
V C Section 14602.6 Vehicle Impoundment Suspended Revoked or Unlicensed Driver Hearing
"(2) (A) The legal owner or the legal owner’s agent pays all towing and storage fees related to the seizure of the vehicle. No lien sale processing fees shall be charged to the legal owner who redeems the vehicle prior to the 15th day of impoundment. Neither the impounding authority nor any person having possession of the vehicle shall collect from the legal owner of the type specified in paragraph (1), or the legal owner’s agent any administrative charges imposed pursuant to Section 22850.5 unless the legal owner voluntarily requested a poststorage hearing."
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I already feel raped on this process as far as getting my car stolen/recovered, wheels stolen, stereo stolen, car damaged, AND having to still pay towing and storage fees.
Thanks.