Tow Company Overcharged You? Get the Refund
Every state caps what tow operators can charge for the tow and for daily storage. Overcharges are rampant — and recoverable. Here is how to get your money back.
Know your cap
Tow and storage fees are capped by state and often by city. Many operators charge "administrative", "gate", "after-hours", or "release" fees that simply are not allowed. If your total exceeds the legal cap, the excess is an unlawful overcharge.
How to recover it
Scan your receipt with TowGuard24 to compute the exact overcharge against your jurisdiction’s caps, then send the auto-generated demand letter. Operators almost always refund rather than lose in small claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum a tow company can charge?
It depends on your state and city. For example, some states cap non-consensual tows around $125–$175 plus a capped daily storage rate. TowGuard24 knows your exact local cap.
Are "administrative" or "gate" fees legal?
Usually not. Many add-on fees are not authorized by statute and are recoverable as overcharges.
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