WBTV Investigates: The Wild West of Charlotte Towing

Feb 5, 2024 · A WBTV Investigation into Charlotte towing companies reveals the industry is flooded with felons and fraudsters who are making big money towing cars, booting trucks and …

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May 10, 2024 · They were charging more than $50,000. “They want you to pay this big tow bill, and it’s pretty much pay or lose your truck,” Estes said. WBTV’s continued investigation into …

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FAQs about WBTV Investigates: The Wild West of Charlotte Towing Coupon?

Are Charlotte towing companies a convicted felon?

According to Davis, many towing company owners in Charlotte are convicted felons. WBTV's investigation into Charlotte towing companies reveals that the industry is flooded with felons and fraudsters who are making significant money by towing cars, booting trucks, and selling unclaimed vehicles. ...

How many cars are towed in Charlotte each year?

Records obtained by WBTV show tens of thousands of vehicles are towed in Charlotte every year. WBTV has reported dozens of stories about tow truck companies assaulting drivers, charging exorbitant fees, and exhibiting other predatory practices. READ THE NEW BOOTING AND TOWING REFORM BILL HERE ...

Is Charlotte towing a government agency?

WBTV’s investigation did not find that any one government agency or entity is at fault for failures to regulate Charlotte towing and hold violators accountable. ...

Did a Charlotte tow truck driver violate North Carolina's towing ordinance?

WBTV could only find a small handful of Charlotte tow truck drivers who have been charged with violating the city’s towing ordinance or reported motor vehicle liens improperly according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. An even smaller number have been cited for both offenses. ...

Is darts a 'Wild West' Towing Company?

According to Olive, "It’s basically like the Wild West with these towing companies". State business filings show that Dependable Automobile Recovery and Towing Service (DARTS) was started by Davis and Satterfield in 2017. By that time, both men had compiled extensive criminal histories. ...

Will towing reform protect North Carolinians from predatory towing practices?

READ THE NEW BOOTING AND TOWING REFORM BILL HERE A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced towing reform legislation they hope will protect North Carolinians from predatory towing practices. ...