If my car was repossessed and I paid the money to reclaim it but the tow yard is closed for several days over the holidays, can I still be charged for the extra time?
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If my car was repossessed and I paid the money to reclaim it but the tow yard is closed for several days over the holidays, can I still be charged for the extra time?
I immediately got my funds together and made a large payment that day, I also had the funds ready to pay for the day at the impound yard but unfortunately the impound yard was closed (2 days ago) and will continue to be closed for the next 3 days so I can’t pick it up pick up until then (even though I have fully paid my lienholder). Can the impound yard charge me for the extra 5 days they are forcing me to leave my vehicle with them? I feel as if they are forcing me to use their service longer than necessary.
Asked on December 26, 2014 under Business Law, Arizona
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If you didn't get to the tow yard in time to make the payment, then yes, the tow yard can charge you but it doesn't appear you have been charged yet. Try to talk to them and leave them a message and see if they would be willing to work with you. If you feel they closed early on a day they should not have and deliberately failed to allow you to take your vehicle, file a complaint with your local prosecutor's office.
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