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The Difference Between Security Towing and Unauthorized Towing

Security towing and unauthorized towing are two different types of services that provide tows for vehicles. Security towing is used for towing vehicles that have been parked illegally or that are a safety hazard or potential traffic hazard. Unauthorized towing … Continue reading

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Towing Company Settles Lawsuit for illegally Selling Troops’ Cars

In 2015, the Boathouse Towing and Recovery company of El Centro, California was sued for illegally towing the cars of active duty military personnel. The suit alleged the company would send letters to military personnel informing them that their vehicle … Continue reading

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Different Vehicle Classes’ Towing Capacity

Towing capacity is a measure of how much weight a vehicle can safely tow. It is important to know what the towing capacity of a vehicle is before attempting to tow anything, as a vehicle may not be able to … Continue reading

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Understanding Maritime Towage And Salvage

Maritime towage and salvage are two related services that are important to the maritime industry. Maritime towage is the process of using a vessel to tow another vessel, such as a barge or another large ship. This is typically done … Continue reading

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Towing Companies Face Little Oversight

Towing companies face little oversight, meaning that the industry is largely unregulated. The lack of oversight can lead to unfair towing practices, such as towing a vehicle without authorization or charging excessive fees. Unfortunately, there is no federal or state … Continue reading

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