went down, knee busted open to the bone, can't afford towing
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From: NY
The towing company can't sell his bike to cover cost's until they become the lien holder of the vehicle. Depending on the value of said vehicle, this process can take a few weeks to several months to accomplish. They start the process after a vehicle come's into their possession. If there is a loan on the bike, the paperwork has to go through the lenders office, and if it is a bank they usually pick up the vehicle and try and recoup there money at auction. Again this process can takes weeks to happen. All the fees that are charged in this situation were contracted by the city your accident happened in. Not made up by the towing company. Been in the towing and recovery industry for half my life, and have seen it all. The sooner you get the vehicle out of the towing co's possession, the sooner the charges will stop. Maybe see if you can get them to take it to a body shop. To see what it will take to fix any damages. Most body shops will pay the towing and storage fees to get a shot a fixing the vehicle. And most don't charge storage fees while they have your vehicle. Search around for a reputable shop and call them and tell them where your scoot is and ask them to get it and give you an estimate. Your already behind, by not having road service. Just trying to lessen the cost's for you. Good luck.
Fact... They are using an empty threat.
This is one of the main reasons I highly suggest the HOG roadside assistance/towing insurance coverage or roadside/towing insurance added to your existing motorcycle policy....It's much cheaper than paying the overpriced towing the police will do for you!
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From: PA
Seriously, you're kind of living on the edge and it sounds like you need to get your priorities straight. If you have to ride, then maybe pick up a less expensive bike that you can afford full coverage on.
Good luck with your recovery.
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From: murphy nc
Yea, I deal with this on a daily basis. It`s always my fault that you wrecked, parked where you shouldn`t have, got taken to jail for DWI or improper license/insurance...etc, etc, etc. It is ALWAYS the towing companies fault that anything bad happens to you...& they should just give you back your vehicle for no charge.
Bullshit. I`m sorry you got hurt, but it is NOT the towing companies fault. Be a man, & pay your bill. Why not get the hospital & ambulance to work for free too?
Yep, I am one of those thieving bastards that owns a towing company, & I have employees to pay, insurance to pay, utilities to pay, truck payments to pay, mortage payments to pay, fuel to pay for....& the list goes on. Profit is NOT a dirty word, & I can not allow your problems to become my problems.
Most insurance companies have a towing rider you can purchase for just a few dollars a year. I have it on my mother`s car, & it costs less than 10 bucks a year. No excuse for anyone to be with out it.
Bullshit. I`m sorry you got hurt, but it is NOT the towing companies fault. Be a man, & pay your bill. Why not get the hospital & ambulance to work for free too?
Yep, I am one of those thieving bastards that owns a towing company, & I have employees to pay, insurance to pay, utilities to pay, truck payments to pay, mortage payments to pay, fuel to pay for....& the list goes on. Profit is NOT a dirty word, & I can not allow your problems to become my problems.
Most insurance companies have a towing rider you can purchase for just a few dollars a year. I have it on my mother`s car, & it costs less than 10 bucks a year. No excuse for anyone to be with out it.
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Yea, I deal with this on a daily basis. It`s always my fault that you wrecked, parked where you shouldn`t have, got taken to jail for DWI or improper license/insurance...etc, etc, etc. It is ALWAYS the towing companies fault that anything bad happens to you...& they should just give you back your vehicle for no charge.
Bullshit. I`m sorry you got hurt, but it is NOT the towing companies fault. Be a man, & pay your bill. Why not get the hospital & ambulance to work for free too?
Yep, I am one of those thieving bastards that owns a towing company, & I have employees to pay, insurance to pay, utilities to pay, truck payments to pay, mortage payments to pay, fuel to pay for....& the list goes on. Profit is NOT a dirty word, & I can not allow your problems to become my problems.
Most insurance companies have a towing rider you can purchase for just a few dollars a year. I have it on my mother`s car, & it costs less than 10 bucks a year. No excuse for anyone to be with out it.
Bullshit. I`m sorry you got hurt, but it is NOT the towing companies fault. Be a man, & pay your bill. Why not get the hospital & ambulance to work for free too?
Yep, I am one of those thieving bastards that owns a towing company, & I have employees to pay, insurance to pay, utilities to pay, truck payments to pay, mortage payments to pay, fuel to pay for....& the list goes on. Profit is NOT a dirty word, & I can not allow your problems to become my problems.
Most insurance companies have a towing rider you can purchase for just a few dollars a year. I have it on my mother`s car, & it costs less than 10 bucks a year. No excuse for anyone to be with out it.
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From: Marina del Rey
a) have insufficient insurance coverage.
b) let someone else take care of your bike problem.
