> A tow company broke the parking brake of my '89 Ford Festiva. The owner refuses to pay. Is there anything I can do?

A tow company broke the parking brake of my '89 Ford Festiva. The owner refuses to pay. Is there anything I can do?

Posted at: 2015-01-07 
How exactly did a towing company break your parking brake, and can you prove that they did?

That's the question you'll be asked if you file a professional complaint or a lawsuit, so don't ignore it. Because nobody is going to listen to the "it worked before the vehicle was towed" argument and take your side. You'll have to prove that the broken component was in near perfect condition immediately before the car was towed. You'll also have to prove that it could not have simply worn out at that time, but that the damage could only have been caused by abusive or negligent towing. And that's not going to be easy.

If you don't have compelling proof, nobody will force the towing company to pay for anything.

Yes. File a complaint with the Better Business Burau and file a small claims lawsuit.

1. Pay for it yourself.

2. Sue in small claims court.

3. Complain to the governmental body that licensed him.

Pick one.

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