My car was towed by San Bruno Auto Center. Yes, it was my fault, I parked over 72 hours because my wife got very sick and I had to take care of her and did not track the location of her car. After 72 hours the car was towed, I don't have any problem with that, i paid $89 file to the city police to get the release. Then I went to the San Bruno Auto Center, Friday evening at 6 pm.
The San Bruno Auto Center charged me with $709 "fees". I am ok with paying for the tow and storage as it was my fault, if it were a fare price. CVC 22658 prohibit overcharging (and the fare price is what CHP sets ot the city sets). CHP tow prices range $140-160, and the storage ranges $30-$40. I was charged almost twice that amount. When I contacted San Bruno Police, they told me they cannot show me any contract with San Bruno Auto Center, but they have some kind of agreement, and the charge was correct. As a result, they overcharged me total over $200 compared to CHP towing/storage fees, and CVC 22658 does not work because of some concealed contract with San Bruno Police Department.
I would be ok if the money went to the city, but they went to the pocket of San Bruno Auto Center and may be some other people, whoever shares their profit.
This is a lot of money for me, as I am working hard to earn them, and I am pleased to pay people trying hard to provide good service. I hate paying to the people who takes advantage of you. The balanced economy should not stimulate people who does nothing but makes nice contracts with the city. If you are looking for Auto Service - please, use a different auto shop. If they are dishonest at one place-they could take advantage of you at another. There are many other auto shops in San Bruno working hard and they deserves your business.
And one more advice - never, ever leave your car in San Bruno parked for more than 72 hours. You will be humiliated by paying much much more than running a red light, for example. You can be charged thousands of dollars and you have no protection.
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