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Towing matter · $4.99 one-time

Towing Fee Refund Demand

Review towing charges, fee-cap issues, signage, and refund grounds.

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Step 1

Tell us what happened

Type or paste your receipt, notice or story. Include names, amounts and dates if you have them.

Who this is for

  • Towed from private property (apartment, retail lot, HOA)
  • Charged a full tow fee though you returned before the car left
  • Billed storage for days the yard was closed
  • Missing or unreadable tow-away signage

Authorities the letter can cite

  • California: California Vehicle Code § 22658
  • Texas: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 86
  • Florida: Florida Statutes § 715.07
  • New York: New York Vehicle & Traffic Law and applicable local towing licensing rules
  • Illinois: 625 ILCS 5/4-203 and 625 ILCS 5/18a
  • Arizona: Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-499.05 and § 28-3511
  • Georgia: O.C.G.A. § 44-1-13
  • Washington: RCW Chapter 46.55
  • Colorado: C.R.S. § 40-10.1-401 et seq. and 4 CCR 723-6
  • Nevada: NRS Chapter 706

After you send it

  • Send by certified mail with copies of your receipt and photos.
  • The letter sets a 14-day refund deadline.
  • If ignored, file with the named licensing authority and small claims court.

Questions

Can a tow company charge the full fee if I get to my car before it's towed?+

Many states and cities require the operator to release the vehicle for a reduced "drop fee" if you arrive before it leaves the lot. The letter disputes the difference and cites your state's towing statute.

What if there was no tow-away sign?+

Most private-property towing laws require posted signage at lot entrances. Missing or non-compliant signage is a common basis for demanding a full refund.

Which states are covered?+

California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Arizona, Georgia, Washington, Colorado, and Nevada have state-specific citations. Other states receive a general demand addressed to the Attorney General and local licensing authority.

Is this legal advice?+

No. Dispute Solved is self-help document preparation software. You represent yourself and should verify all citations.