My daughter was in an accident literally across the street from our house. The car was badly wrecked, and police were called. Police called Mr. T's Towing and 2 officers asked if I had AAA? I did, and the officer's instructed me to give the towing company the AAA card. When Mr. T's Towing showed up, one officer informed the driver that I had AAA. The driver after loading my car on the truck, came to me, and I immediately went to give him my AAA card. The driver told me we do not need that! He then explained that my car is under investigation for the accident and must be towed to "the yard". He then told me that my insurance would cover the tow. I explained that I only have liability and the driver responded that they would probably pick up something and not to worry about it. Obviously, my concern was more for my daughter. About 12hrs later, I called Mr. T's Towing because the police department told me that I did not need a release and that the car was towed "at the owner's request". I immediately knew I had been scammed. I called Mr. T's Towing, and they want $650. I was shocked!!! 12hrs less than 3 miles away and $650??!! The guy was very rough with me. I explained that the driver should have taken my AAA. The guy told me a good story that AAA would not tow a car that was leaking fluid to my house. He said that they would be fined if they did something like that. I decided to put his theory in perspective and told him, so let us say, my water pump goes out and I am pulled over on the side of the road with water pouring out, AAA would not tow me home? The guy just said, you can call AAA and they will tell you and my supervisor even told me! He decided to give me "discount" to $440. I hung up and called AAA. I explained the situation and they told me they did not know what I was talking about and asked where and when they could pick up the car to 'TAKE TO MY HOME"? I ultimately made an appointment for next day, 10am, for AAA to pick up and take to my home. AAA called me before 10am to make sure they were still picking up the car. I met AAA at Mr. T's Towing yard, and they would not let me get the vehicle because my husband's name is on registration and not mine, but I was the one they spoke to went they took the car. I had to get my husband to come down and AAA waited during the fiasco. During the wait I called the police department and spoke with the watch commander. The watch commander told me to tell them that they should not charge the tow fee since I had AAA, but the storage fee was reasonable expected. I agreed. Once going inside, I began explaining what the watch commander told me and how the information was not correct about AAA not towing a car leaking fluid. The guy that rudely spoke to me on the phone the day before jumps in and says, I already explained it to you! This was when I realized he was the guy that gave me the story about AAA not towing a fluid leaking car. I ultimately gave in, but I told them as I handed them the money, that I was paying under duress because they would not let me have the car but that I would take them to small claims. The guy managing the transaction then came to me and said, "I'm not talking to you because YOU are not the registered owner!" "I will talk to him (my husband)!" This guy (different from the rude guy) started asking my husband if AAA was taking the car to our home? My husband said yes! The guy because explaining how we need to compare apple to apple because if we did not tell AAA the car was leaking then we are not comparing the information correctly! The guy looked at me and said, "And I do not scare with threats of court! HAHA! Then why all the explanation? Let us do whatever we are going to do if you are so right! And besides, AAA is literally waiting outside for our leaking car! In conclusion, do not let this company tow for you if you can help it. Especially, if you have an accident and have AAA, make sure you enforce that they take your AAA card or call AAA yourself. read more