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I have tried for over a week to speak with the owner of this company. This same company towed my car last year, daughter. was in process of moving to Maryland. After I contacted someone with the Department of Revenue--the owner called me back, apologized for behavior of his men. I still had to pay $200 to get my car back to my daughter.
My daughter just recently had a child. The car (same car from last year'07)was towed on January 5, 2009. According to the towing company they were called by the homeowners association to pick up the car with expired tags/ they saw the tags were expired. (There is another car on the same lot tags expired for 5 months--they stated they didn't see that one.) The homeowner's association, who contracts the towing company, is concerned that they continue to get complaints from residents that this towing company is just driving thru towing cars at will--using the association as their cover/authorization for towing.
The owner-Mr. Duff of Duff's Towing 5502 Dower House Road
Upper Marlboro Maryland 20772, [protected]. Just called me today January 14th, stated that to get my car I had to pay whatever they charged. I was told, by Mr. "B" who works there that it would be $500 to get my car tomorrow, and $50 each day would be added until I picked it up or admitted that it could be sold.
I need help---I am willing to see this thru to the end. My daughter and her fiance watched as a neighbor who had a guest visiting at his apartment for just over an hour-Duff's tow truck came and started to tow his car, the driver refused to let the car down and the neighbor and his friend had to follow the tow truck to to garage and pay towing charges to get it back.
This company NEEDS TO BE STOPPED. PLEASE HELP! I am not going to give $500
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
http://www.google.com/m/url?ei=h8tFTcCQOYXTlQfJz7y4AQ&q=http://egov.co.pg.md.us/lis/data/Bills/2005/B2005041.doc&ved=0CCoQFjAH&usg=AFQjCNEesxuQO4B4jRn6u6mfeBWGk6Psjw&dq=illegal+towing%20in%20maryland. This is the address to look up laws and regulations for towing regulations in Maryland...hope you find this helpful!
Predatory towing is alive and well, in various localities. In Arlington, VA and Falls Church, VA there are vulture towers who grab cars from certain spots, even if the people are LEGALLY PARKED, doing business LEGALLY at the places of business listed on the signs. The cops seem to be in on the game, perhaps receiving cash kickbacks. That can only be proven by investigation, but the fact that cops and local governments tolerate this behavior, year after year, shows that their bias or inattention to the matter, might possibly be motivated by contributions by these towing companies to local politicians.
In Arlington, VA, Barbara Favola, a local politician, received a $2500 contribution from Advanced Towing, Arlington, VA before she voted to raise the towing fees. This is a CONFLICT OF INTEREST and the contribution should be returned or Ms. Favola should resign.
Favola Tops Latest Fundraising Numbers
by ARLnow.com | July 15, 2011 at 6:56 pm | 1, 486 views | 17 Comments
Quarterly finance reports are out for Arlington’s state Senate races.
In the heated 31st District contest between County Board member Barbara Favola and Army National Guard JAG officer Jaime Areizaga-Soto, Favola won the fundraising battle and conserved her cash.
Favola received $130, 414.68 in contributions during the second quarter of 2011, compared to Areizaga-Soto’s $73, 816.00. Areizaga-Soto also took out $145, 000 in net debt during the period, but only ended up with $41, 137.84 cash in hand thanks to a whopping $177, 678.16 in spending. Favola spent $74, 764.67 and ended with $112, 909.01 cash in hand.
Favola may face renewed criticism of her willingness to accept money from developers and other interests with business before the County Board. All told, Favola accepted nearly $35, 000 in donations from real estate, development and hotel companies.
Among the donations were $5, 000 from JBG Companies executive Walter Coker, $2, 500 from Monday Properties executive Timothy Helmig, $2, 500 from IDI Group CEO Giuseppe Cecchi, $1, 000 from The Bozzuto Group’s Thomas Bozzuto, and $1, 000 from MRP Realty executive Robert Murphy. She also accepted donations from representatives of Vornado/Charles E. Smith, the B.F. Saul Company, McCaffrey Interests, and Cushman & Wakefield.
Additionally, Favola accepted a $2, 500 donation from Advanced Towing owner John O’Neill, $1, 000 from Red Top Cab and $500 from Enviro-Cab partner April Hess. All three firms are subject to special county regulations. Political supporters Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple, Sen. Janet Howell, and Sen. Dick Saslaw collectively contributed $32, 000 $42, 000 to Favola.
Areizaga-Soto, meanwhile, raised a significant portion of his money from friends and family in his native Puerto Rico. He raised more than $21, 000 from donors in the American territory. Areizaga-Soto’s fellow attorneys were also generous. He raised $18, 700 from donors identified as attorneys.
Areizaga-Soto’s largest individual donor was Carlos Del Toro, the CEO of a service disabled veteran-owned engineering and consulting firm in Stafford, Va. Del Toro donated a total of $5, 250 to Areizaga-Soto.
The winner of the primary race between Favola and Areizaga-Soto will face Republican Caren Merrick in the fall. Merrick raised $136, 031.25 during the quarter and has $153, 499.90 cash on hand.
In the three-way Democratic primary race for the 30th District state Senate seat, Arlington County School Board member Libby Garvey captured the fundraising crown.
Garvey raised $114, 352.22 during the second quarter, ending with $88, 815.62 cash in hand. Her largest individual donor was the Political Action Committee of Sen. Patsy Ticer, who’s vacating the 30th District seat, followed by $5, 500 from Arlington-based AES Solar Energy Ltd. CEO Bob Hemphill.
Alexandria City Councilman Rob Krupicka, meanwhile, came in second with $110, 197.25 raised from April through the end of June. Krupicka ended with $44, 773.23 cash on hand. His biggest individual supporter was Jay N. Hoffman of the real estate firm Hoffman Co. Inc. Hoffman donated a total of $5, 000 to Krupicka.
Del. Adam Ebbin raised $103, 093.97 during the quarter, ending with $70, 388.95 cash in hand. His biggest outside donation was $5, 000 from the D.C.-based Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, adding to a prior $3, 500 donation.
I was wrongfully towed while visiting my mother in her complex. I was parked in the visitors section. After much debate between the towing company and the property manager, it was decided that I was wrongfully towed and I was to pick up my car free of charge. Upon arrival I was given a price, had to wait an hour before the owner arrived. Once he did arrived he went back on his word and what was discussed with the property management. He was charging me because, and I quote, "I make the rules, I'm Duff...". The owner is a liar and changes his prices based on his attitude. I received 3 prices all from the same person-- THE OWNER. He refuses to admit when he is wrong and uses what little power he has to bully people out of their money. He is rude and disrespectful to his employees. I plan to take this as far as I can.
My car was towed by Duff's Towing and Recovery because I was illegally parked. I went to pick up my car the next morning and I saw a big scratch on my front bumper. After reviewing the photographs that were taken by Duff's towing immediately proceeding the tow, we noticed that there were no scratches on the bumper. Mr. Duff immediately claimed fault of the damages and stated he would get it fixed and even rent me a vehicle while my car was being repaired. Mr. Duff called me 7:00 am on the agreed upon date of repair and asked if I would like to be picked up or meet at the agreed upon repair location, Color Crafters in Clinton, MD. I ended up meeting him and after dropping the vehicle off Mr. Duff took me to the rental car place and rented me a car. I picked up my vehicle the next day and I must say Color Crafters did an immaculate job on my bumper and the transaction between me and Mr. Duff could not have gone any smoother. Mr. Duff was very professional about his business and given the circumstances I would recommend using his company for tow services.
Duff's towing has been known for doing ILLEGAL PREDATORY BUSINESS to hardworking home owners the owner and Mr. B are both crooks. Keep reporting them to the better business bureau and file a small claims court case the more they are known for their illegal activities the faster we can GET THEIR ### OUT OF BUSINESS !
Duff's towed my car twice. The first time I know i had my parking pass in the window. I went there to get my car I payed the $175.00, and walked over to my car and the pass was sitting on the conso in clear view. They refuse to give me my money back. I woke up this morning to find my car missing, and I have the same car. i know I know my pass was there lastnight in the window. Im wondering what there excuse is going to be this time. My rental office Brinkley House doesn't care either they working together. DUFF IS A BIG FRAUD, OUT TO GET UR MONEY!
Hi, my name is Todd Davis its was a nice experience the same tow truck company (DUFF'S TOWING) towed me in Upper Marlboro they showed me full respect no damage and good customer service. I don't know why they you a hard time but I know that being respectful to each other makes the situation better.