Sacramento, CA asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Small Claims for California

Q: Can a gas station owner tow a vehicle that is broke down after being told you were going to autozone to get the part

And agrees to give you until that afternoon. But as soon as you leave to get the part he tows the vehicle

1 Lawyer Answer
Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
Answered
  • Consumer Law Lawyer
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Unless the gas station owner was the government, this is not "Civil Rights". Sounds like you have the perfect case for Small Claims. Take all the receipts for paying to get your car out.

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