Following a police-ordered tow after a rollover accident in Feb 2026, my experience with C&D Towing was a nightmare. This company uses predatory, deceptive tactics and openly violates California law.
The morning after my accident, I called multiple times to coordinate selling my vehicle to a third-party buyer. I explicitly asked what documents to bring. They told me to bring my ID and registration. I explained my registration was locked inside the vehicle's glove box. They assured me this was fine. I was given various pricing scenarios, but they deliberately hid the true cost. At no point did anyone disclose the actual fees before I traveled to the yard.
Based on their false assurances, I paid for an Uber and had the buyer's tow truck meet me there. Upon arrival, they blindsided me with a surprise demand for $594. To make matters worse, the desk clerk Hussain illegally refused to let me access my own vehicle to retrieve my registration, despite me telling him exactly where it was. This directly violates California Vehicle Code § 22651.05, which guarantees victims the right to retrieve insurance and registration documents without charge.
Because of their illegal refusal, I was forced to leave the yard, scramble for alternative proof of ownership, and keep the buyer's tow truck waiting for over two hours. To top it off, David Reynolds at C&D Towing formally admitted they overcharged me by $65. However, they now flatly refuse to pay me the money they acknowledge they owe me, refuse to answer my emails or calls about payment.
This business operates like predatory sharks, exploiting vulnerable people less than 24 hours after severe accidents. They rely on the belief that victims will simply give up. If your car is taken here, document every call, demand all fees in writing before arriving, and know your legal rights regarding vehicle access. C&D Towing is an unscrupulous, fraudulent operation. Avoid them at all costs read more
