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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 04:25 AM
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Car got Towed

Got Towed in Manhattan at 1:17 AM on 25th Street between 9th and 10th Ave.
Will getting towed affect my car in any way. I drive an '08 G35xS.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 05:14 AM
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depending on how on they tow it, either by tow truck or flatbeading it can still be a problem. Just make sure you inspect the car when you get it back..
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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Generally, AWDs need a flatbed or you can kiss your drivetrain goodbye. Not sure about the G though... I wouldn't be worried, the tow truck driver should be liable for all damages they caused while towing your car.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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It's in the manual.
Flatbed only.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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Chances are you'll find your car at the NYC Impound, located on Pier 76, West 38th Street and 12th Avenue. My car was towed there once last year after I neglected to pay attention to a sign. There was no damage to the car, but there was - to my wallet (not to mention the pleasures of the pick-up experience at that location)
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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NYC.....GLUCK with da man!!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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flatbed ONLLYY

chances are..they didnt flatbed it..becuase they need to use the lift to get it out of ur parking spot...AWD but only 2 wheels were driving
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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they dont use flat beds they use the ones that lift your front ..

they arent responsible for anything damaged .. and theres nothing you can do if there is ..
some of those drivers are good at towing . and wont damage anything .. but the other younger guys are all about getting it and going for the next one ..
it happened to me a while a ago .. on a different car .. they cracked my bumper.. and tore the cv joint boot .. they just said were not responsible ..you shouldnt have parked in a tow away zone ..
i tried but couldnt get anything done so i fixed it myself ..
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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good luck... this is why i trip about my car being towed every second she is outside
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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From the way I was parked it looked like the only way they got my car wuz to tow it from the rear of the car. I need to inspect it right now since i got it back, 300 dollars later...There goes my new front grille that I was going to buy
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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how do you know exactly what time they took your car? Were u watching them take it?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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In NYC they usually just use autoloaders for impounds to be quick, plus flatbeds are to big. I'm not sure how the AWD system is on the G's, but i know w/the Audi quattro AWD systems on the A4's and A6's, as long as you have the key off and it is in park, you can wheellift them from the front. I have personally towed several Audi's (40+ miles)w/o any problems. Other vehicle AWD systems are similar, but there are some you just can't like Subaru's.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by IMAFUKINRIDER
they dont use flat beds they use the ones that lift your front ..

they arent responsible for anything damaged .. and theres nothing you can do if there is ..
some of those drivers are good at towing . and wont damage anything .. but the other younger guys are all about getting it and going for the next one ..
it happened to me a while a ago .. on a different car .. they cracked my bumper.. and tore the cv joint boot .. they just said were not responsible ..you shouldnt have parked in a tow away zone ..
i tried but couldnt get anything done so i fixed it myself ..
+1 They never use Flatbed. Better inspect your car.However you can't do anything anyway.There is no way you can claim them.It's your fault..mann..
Be more careful in manhattan.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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You get warranty so something goes down just get your dealer to fix it.

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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by tg1234
You get warranty so something goes down just get your dealer to fix it.

tg
Dealer is not going to fix anything under warranty if the car was mistreated.
 
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