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Junk Car Removal from Private Property

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Towing companies are often called up when an owner of private property wants to remove an unwanted vehicle from his property.

 

 

Junk car removal is important to property owners.  Besides being an eyesore, there are safety issues to consider, as well.  Leaking fluids, fire danger, or even the danger of a child being trapped in the car must be considered.  The removal of a vehicle (called a private property impound, or PPI) can only happen if the vehicle in question is on private property.

 

Examples of this activity include:

  • Junk, abandoned or unwanted car left at a rental home or apartment complex when the owner of the vehicle has moved on.
  • The owner/manager of an apartment complex would tag or boot cars that meet these requirements:
    •  No license plate
    • Are inoperable
    • Belong to someone who doesn’t reside at that particular property

 

Property management companies and/or their security company normally monitor this type of activity.  And are the ones normally calling for a tow truck. Once a tow company is called, the owner, manager or security for the property must meet the tow driver to sign the impound authorization form. The removal of the car can then take place.

 

What happens after the vehicle is removed?

Immediately after removing a car, the tow company must call local law enforcement. The towing company reports the impound, thus avoiding the owner of the car filing a stolen vehicle report.  The tow company then must within 24 hours run the vin number of the car thru the local MVD department.  Once they have determined the owner/lien holder’s name, they then mail that person a mechanic lien letter notice.

Why use a professional tow company?

The benefits of using a professional tow company is that the removal is done at no cost to the property owner.  The benefits for the property owner: Junk car removal from their property is free,. All liability is on the tow company once the car is removed from their private property.

 

Finally, Madrid Towing will execute the removal regardless of the condition of the unwanted car.

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How Not To Tow a Car

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Towing a car or vehicle is tricky work.  Load balance, hook up type, brakes, and more enter into a successful tow.  Be sure to call a professional to get the job done right–and safely.

There are a variety of reasons that require hooking one vehicle up to another. Maybe there was an accident, the car won’t start, it’s stuck, or maybe you just need to transport it and don’t want to submit the car to highway miles. Regardless of the purpose or destination, there’s a right way and a wrong way to pull something.

This is not a step-by-step guide of how to properly tow something. Rather, it’s more an anti-tutorial. These are a few tips of how not to tow a car.

Don’t tow a car, truck, boat, or anything else like this.

Source: How Not To Tow a Car

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My car was seized by the City of Albuquerque. What do I do now?

Did you know that the City of Albuquerque has the legal authority to seize vehicles upon arrest, without conviction, in the following situations:

  • Being arrested for DWI
  • Being arrested while having a license that was suspended or revoked due to a previous DWI
  • Being arrested while having a license that was suspended or revoked due to a previous hand gun charge

Whether it’s fair or not is irrelevant, it’s the law.  And it happens to people in Albuquerque on a daily basis.  So if this happens to you, is there a way to get your car back?

Yes! The good news is that you may request an administrative hearing if you act within 10 days of the arrest.  A form must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings along with a money order, cashier check, or attorney check for $50.00 for each request.

A hearing will be scheduled and at that time a Hearing Officer will determine whether APD had probable cause to seize the vehicle in the name of the City.  You also have the right to retain the legal counsel of your choice to represent you and your interests at the hearing.  Within two business days, the Hearing Officer will mail written notice of the official decision.  If the Hearing Officer determines that there was not sufficient probable cause to seize the vehicle an Order for Release will be issued.  Find more info about vehicle seizures at http://www.cabq.gov/clerk/administrative-hearings/vehicle-seizure-hearings.  You can also download the Hearing Request Form at http://www.cabq.gov/clerk/administrative-hearings/documents/vehicle-seizure-citation-request-for-hearing.pdf/view.

Of course, to avoid saying “My car was seized”, you can always call ride services such Uber, or even get free ride services from the Tavern Taxi at 999-1400!  Visit www.bernco.gov/Tavern-Taxi for more information.

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Towing Services: Keeps Your Vehicle Safe and Secure

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Good advice about keeping your vehicle safe when using towing services.

No one wants to be forced into a condition where they must utilize a towing service. Luckily, in this day and age, long distance towing services are not just there for emergency use. There are many different reasons that a towing service can be valuable for you. The solution to this trouble is not only the repair of your vehicle but bringing the car to safety. This can merely be completed by choosing the most competent vehicle towing firms. There are assorted types of tow trucks that can perform good towing process.

When you need the help of a tow truck, it’s significant to only utilize a professional, trustworthy service. Some vehicle towing companies are not restricted to transportation stalled vehicles or offering roadside assistance services. Always keep in mind security measures in towing to avoid unnecessary reimbursement as well as unwarranted accidents, loss of lives or further damage or demolition to vehicles. Some companies will even go to the point of serving in the documentation required by insurance providers.

via Towing Services: Keeps Your Vehicle Safe and Secure.

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Towing Expert: Do’s and Don’ts in Towing and Trucking Business

Towing Expert: Do’s and Don’ts in Towing and Trucking Business

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Here is a driver check list of do’s and don’ts from Towing Expert Gerald Madrid.

Here are the basic things that you need to follow:
a. Do conduct regular checks on your towing trucks and equipment. Every time you tow, check if every part is functioning properly.
Check the following:
  • Trailer lights
  • The brakes
  • Turn signals
  • Break away switch connections
  • Towing chains
  • The whole trailer
  • Make sure that you subject your towing vehicles to regular inspections of the State Department of Modern Vehicles.
b. Do drive with added caution. When driving a tow truck, you should bear in mind that the truck is not the only vehicle that you are driving. Instead, you are pulling the vehicle that you are towing. As such, you should take into consideration that the weight and size of the towed vehicle will affect your speed, acceleration, and braking distance.

Do’s and Don’ts in Towing and Trucking Business in Albuquerque, NM.

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Roadside emergency kit: What to carry with you

A few basic items can help you get back on the road quicker

A roadside emergency can happen at any time, whether your car is new or old. A range of problems can cause it, from a tire failure or mechanical breakdown to running out of fuel. At best, it’s an annoyance; at worst, it can compromise your safety. Being prepared with a basic emergency kit can increase your safety, reduce stress, and help you get back on the road faster.

Even if you have roadside-assistance coverage or an automobile-club membership with roadside assistance, you usually need access to a phone in order to contact them and you may have to wait on the side of the road for an hour or more before help arrives. That’s why we recommend that drivers carry certain items in their vehicle, even if it only gets used for everyday, around-town driving. This basic kit can be supplemented with additional items if you go on a long-distance trip or have to deal with winter weather conditions.

It’s also important to make periodic checks on the equipment to ensure it’s in working order—that the spare tire is properly inflated, batteries are not discharged, first-aid supplies are current, water is fresh, and food is dry. In addition, be familiar with how each tool works, from the cellular phone to the jack, before you need to use it in an emergency.

Basic kit

This kit is intended to aid you in getting help, signaling your car’s presence to other motorists, and tackling simple challenges.

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