Disch knows towing, and they're good at it. They're also good at sizing you up and charging you however much they think you'll be a sucker for.
After getting hit by a semi on Hwy 151 near the PB exit in Verona on Sunday, February 9, Disch towed my car a couple miles down the road to their shop (based on the police officer's recommendation).
The next day I went to pay for the towing and have a local junk yard come and pick it up. (I sold the totaled car to the junk yard.)
"I'm here to pay for my towed car," I said, as I walked into their office. Four guys sitting there with their feet up ignore me for about ten seconds, then look at each other, trying to decide who's going to deal with me. Finally one guy, presumably the owner says, "I hope you have the key."
"I do. It's the red Toyota. How much is it?"
"$300"
Me: $300!? Really?"
Him: "Well, it was snowing."
Me: "So how much would it have been if it wasn't snowing?"
Him (making it up as he goes along): "Well, it'd be $300 no matter what."
Me: "Oh, 'cause it seems like you implied it was more expensive because of the weather."
Him: "I didn't say that. Besides, if you had called Schmidt's or Road Rescue, they would have charged you $500 or $600." (Yes, competitors, Disch is dissing you.)
Me: "Wow. $300. I've been driving for 37 years and gotten towed a lot of times, and I don't think I've ever paid more than $120 for towing."
Him: "Well, it is what it is."
Me: "I'll give you $200, no more."
Him: "Cash?"
Me: "Yep."
Him: "Okay."
Use Disch with caution, and don't look like a sucker when you walk in. They'll tow your car, but they'll also take you for a ride. read more