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wuuhoo 07-10-2010 04:48 PM
ebrake up + getting towed
 
So I got my car towed today while i was working at metro. And I lefted the ebrakes up. I was wondering if there could be any potential damages to my car?

If it helps, my car is auto


there was a thread about this, so I thought I might ask this question !



TIA

vafanculo 07-10-2010 04:51 PM
I'd imagine they would drop the ebrake before they tow away
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johny 07-10-2010 04:55 PM
they probably had all 4 wheels off the ground.

8thcivic 07-10-2010 05:11 PM
Most of the time they open your door and release the ebrakes.If you think it was towed with E brakes on, try getting ur e brakes inspected and if there was a burn mark, file a complain and get them to replace the ebrakes for you.

wuuhoo 07-10-2010 05:25 PM
hmm . because when i picked the car up, the ebrake was still up.

I think i should get it checked

Supafly 07-10-2010 05:27 PM
most of the time...its dollied....:thumbsup:


edit: in all of my life...i have never seen a car get towed with the E-brake dragging....because if its pulled up hard enough ( properly ) the tires will drag thus creating a whole lot of smoke.

HCR32 07-10-2010 05:29 PM
Guaranteed the tow driver would have just put it up on Dolly's.

nns 07-10-2010 06:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by wuuhoo (Post 7023722)
hmm . because when i picked the car up, the ebrake was still up.
Wouldn't that just mean the guy who parked your car at the lot put the parking brake on before leaving?

Klobbersaurus 07-10-2010 06:37 PM
probably used dollies otherwise they risk the customer calling saying something was stolen, and they get the dolly charge, i worked at a tow shop once, always charged the dolly fee even if it wasnt required

w00tgasm 07-10-2010 09:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Supafly (Post 7023723)
most of the time...its dollied....:thumbsup:


edit: in all of my life...i have never seen a car get towed with the E-brake dragging....because if its pulled up hard enough ( properly ) the tires will drag thus creating a whole lot of smoke.
My car was towed away with the e-brake up...

Albeit he only made it a car length since I was yelling profanities at the cunt scab.

suzuka84 07-11-2010 07:47 PM
you may need new rear brake pads or have the cable adjusted/tightened.

GabAlmighty 07-11-2010 11:00 PM
Woooow....

Fobman 07-11-2010 11:44 PM
isnt it ok if they tow ur car from the back?

GordonTse 07-12-2010 12:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fobman (Post 7025226)
isnt it ok if they tow ur car from the back?
they'll still need dolly for the front wheels since they have a chance of turning. and a fwd car most likely.

Supafly 07-12-2010 06:26 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GordonTse (Post 7025245)
they'll still need dolly for the front wheels since they have a chance of turning. and a fwd car most likely.
if they tow from the rear, they wont dolly the front wheels...what they will do is open your door, and rope your steering wheel to your sideview mirror to prevent it from turning.:thumbsup:

wuuhoo 07-12-2010 08:36 PM
hmm so my ebrake is working fine. Nothing seems to be wrong.


But, anyone know if metrotown vilation tickets expires? or when you start fresh?

I dont want to get towed away agian -____________-




Ill change plates if that is the only last option

Eff-1 07-12-2010 09:22 PM
doesn't metrotown have specific areas set aside for employee parking?

SumAznGuy 07-12-2010 10:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Supafly (Post 7025362)
if they tow from the rear, they wont dolly the front wheels...what they will do is open your door, and rope your steering wheel to your sideview mirror to prevent it from turning.:thumbsup:
Isn't that why they crank the wheel so that the steering locks?
I've seen tow truck drivers do it to a Volvo 242 at Cap.

underscore 07-13-2010 09:47 AM
If there aren't massive flat spots on your tires, then they either dollied it, or just put the ebrake back up when it got to the lot.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Supafly (Post 7025362)
if they tow from the rear, they wont dolly the front wheels...what they will do is open your door, and rope your steering wheel to your sideview mirror to prevent it from turning.:thumbsup:
except that steering wheels lock out, so if the steering wheel is turned at all, they can't straighten in out...

CP.AR 07-17-2010 01:45 AM
I recently got pretty upset over the same issue, and the towing company (Busters) refused to tell me. I eventually found out (after several phone calls), that it is pretty much standard now to use dollies

Phil@rise 07-17-2010 11:17 AM
Is this post a monthly visitor?

angus 07-18-2010 01:55 PM
Here is a good trick to try, bring two wood blocks with you , back into parking stall so rear wheels are on the blocks, if your car is lowered the tow truck won't be able to fit under the front of your car, problem solved.

Midnitez 07-18-2010 02:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by wuuhoo (Post 7026162)
hmm so my ebrake is working fine. Nothing seems to be wrong.


But, anyone know if metrotown vilation tickets expires? or when you start fresh?

I dont want to get towed away agian -____________-




Ill change plates if that is the only last option
or get a bike! hahaha the tire marker there likes bikes n doesn't care about us xD


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