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[–]BearWaffle 20ポイント21ポイント  (16子コメント)

Towing companies in Gainesville (or rather towing company, they just change their name every time they get caught being fuck-ups) are horrible. I've had my car towed sitting in my own apartment's parking lot with my decal in the window. They still made me pay to release the car back to me. Fuckers. They know most people don't have the time/money to sue them for their shitty and illegal business practices.

[–]WuTangGraham 13ポイント14ポイント  (15子コメント)

I've had my car towed sitting in my own apartment's parking lot with my decal in the window. They still made me pay to release the car back to me. Fuckers.

I'm really glad I'm not the only person this has happened to. They even took the parking decal off after they towed it, you could see on my window where they had peeled it off. They are seriously the worst human beings ever.

[–]famouslastwords 13ポイント14ポイント  (7子コメント)

I got illegally towed from the Steak and Shake parking lot while I was eating inside. I went to their office with my receipt and everything, they said if I wanted to go that route they would keep my car until our court appearance. Seeing as I need my vehicle to get to work, I had no choice but to fork out the money. They also make you sign a piece of paper that says you won't litigate against them and won't chargeback the payment. I did both. Fuck Ultimate Towing, and fuck everyone working for them.

[–]carlidew 0ポイント1ポイント  (2子コメント)

Did the litigation do anything?

[–]tflw 2ポイント3ポイント  (1子コメント)

No, the lawyer I spoke to (a friend of mine) said that it would be absolutely impossible to prove without having evidence that my car was originally where I said it was. The chargeback was also unsuccessful, as they bill you for towing your car, not for getting your car back. So they did tow my car, without my asking, and charged me $100 for it.

[–]SteveUltimateTowing 5ポイント6ポイント  (0子コメント)

Did you ever contact management at my office to discuss this? Your lawyer gave you bad advice. Every vehicle impounded in the City Limits of Gainesville must have photos taken by the tow truck driver prior to towing showing the infraction. It's the law. We do it everytime. Pictures are public record, reviewed by GPD and on file for 6 months. If we violate the law the driver and me as the company owner are held responsible. If we don't have the required pictures we are also in violation. Making allegeations is easy but my company always has a way to verify an impound. I am always eager to audit my drivers. It keeps them honest and as an owner that's one of my most important jobs. I have invited you to share more information with me so I can investigate and review the circumstances of your impound.

My offer is open to you.

Warm Regards, Stephen J. O'Grady President / Owner Ultimate Towing of Gainesville, Inc. UF Alumni, 2001

[–]whyolimarwhy 9ポイント10ポイント  (0子コメント)

Maybe Steve could comment on the six separate sustained convictions (SAO #1998004690) that he has incurred since taking over the company which involved illegally towing vehicles due to failure to check for appropriate decals? Or does he want to deny documented cases in which a judge determined that he had illegally towed vehicles and held him fiscally responsible?

Or maybe he could go more in depth about how he doesn't hire criminals, despite being convicted of assault himself and having an apparent employee threatening other.

Or how about how he says there have never been any sanctions, investigations or records of illegal towing, despite other articles showing this to be another lie.

[–]Hindu_Wardrobe 12ポイント13ポイント  (8子コメント)

the fact that this company owner keeps putting "UF alumni" in his signature as if it's some sort of prestigious title is just killing me, lmao

[–]canyoucanoe-1 -2ポイント-1ポイント  (2子コメント)

LOTS of UF alumni put that message in their ads, biz cards, etc. and most consider it "prestigious". Nothing new there, Hindu. I've also been towed one too many times, and have no respect for (and still hate) most tow companies. BTW. They actually do ensure that legit parkers get a space, so they are not totally without purpose.

[–]Hindu_Wardrobe 0ポイント1ポイント  (1子コメント)

huh, must be a regional thing. that or AZ (where i done growed up) universities are too unremarkable to claim alum status for :o) just never seen "[university] alumni, [year]" as a title, ever. closest thing i've seen is something to the effect of "--Hindu_Wadrobe, BSc Biology" with hardly a mention of institution.

[–]canyoucanoe-1 -2ポイント-1ポイント  (0子コメント)

Yah, I'm pretty sure it's a spinoff of that UF "Go Gators" branding campaign a while back. So, could be.

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[–]Lilusa 2ポイント3ポイント  (2子コメント)

The GPD has a form you can fill out for towing complaints.

[–]canyoucanoe-1 0ポイント1ポイント  (1子コメント)

that's a new one on me. Good luck! <<edit))

[–]Lilusa 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

Most people i know who use the form were able to get refunds.....

[–]SteveUltimateTowing -3ポイント-2ポイント  (1子コメント)

Hello. I have reviewed the pictures and also HD video from the tow truck cameras for this impound. I also spoke with the owner of the truck this morning when it was picked-up. No damage was done to the truck in question. I understand seeing a vehicle being towed at what appears to be an angle would be a concern to someone not familiar with proper towing techniques. The tow truck has a hinged boom plate allowing for the front wheels to be towed in a straight line even though the vehicle is at an angle. Simply put, the towed vehicles wheels are in fact going straight with no stress on the tires or suspension. I was not able to verify the allegation the driver hit a curb with the truck and the truck had no scuff marks on the tires.

Regarding the complaint about being towed from Steak n Shake my company DOES NOT tow for or from Steak n Shake. Ultimate Towing does not have a contract to tow from that property. I believe you have my company confused with a competitor who does have a legal contract.

My company closely follows Florida State Statute 715.07 and City of Gainesville Ordinace 14.5 Chapter III regulating impound and roam towing. The Gainesville Police Department has a full time division investigating towing complaints and allegations against my company. Since I have owned Ultimate Towing and despite over 600 filed complaints my company has never once been cited for breaking any laws, rules or ordinances.

I have never changed the name of my company to avoid any investigation or sanctions. I have never been sanctioned.

My company does not require anyone to sign a release of liability or any statement waiving right to litigate. This is absolutely not true. Any document releasing liability or waiving the right to litigate would be a criminal offense under Florida Law.

Thank you for sharing your concearns.

Warm Regards,

Stephen J. O'Grady President / Owner Ultimate Towing of Gainesville, Inc.
UF Alumni, 2001

[–]Phantom_Absolute 3ポイント4ポイント  (0子コメント)

Since I have owned Ultimate Towing

How long have you owned it?

[–]Avram42 -1ポイント0ポイント  (0子コメント)

I don't particularly care for the towing practices that occur in Gainesville but certainly there are some circumstances where it is appropriate since it would otherwise inconvenience those that need to park there (e.g. apartments). My only experience with Ultimate Towing was mixed. I had parked in the lot adjacent to Boca Fiesta and put my 5 dollars in the box but apparently the timing must have been poor as to when they checked the box as my car was towed sometime that evening. Fortunately, unlike some of the horror stories I've read, they came and picked me up and returned my car without trying to charge me for it. I'm still a bit paranoid since I don't know how I'd 'prove' I paid should someone claim I hadn't, but I've been incident free since that time (maybe 3 years ago?).

[–]Ultimate_TowingUF_01 -28ポイント-27ポイント  (25子コメント)

This is the office manager from Ultimate towing and I can't sit idly by while you crybaby students run down a venerable Gainesville company. Steve is too nice of a guy to say it, but I will: suck it up you rich little daddy's boys and girls. Stop parking illegally. Pay the money and stfu. Your generation is everything that is wrong with America. Come on down to the office at 907 SW 3rd Street and come call me a crook to my face. Steve has to be nice, but I'll punch you right in the face, then go outside and peel off your parking decal and tow your crappy car back into the lot and you'll still pay me with blood coming out of your nose. FFS, go back home to mommy you little brats.

[–]commiecat[M] 26ポイント27ポイント  (19子コメント)

This is the office manager from Ultimate towing and I can't sit idly by while you crybaby students run down a venerable Gainesville company. Steve is too nice of a guy to say it, but I will: suck it up you rich little daddy's boys and girls. Stop parking illegally. Pay the money and stfu. Your generation is everything that is wrong with America. Come on down to the office at 907 SW 3rd Street and come call me a crook to my face. Steve has to be nice, but I'll punch you right in the face, then go outside and peel off your parking decal and tow your crappy car back into the lot and you'll still pay me with blood coming out of your nose. FFS, go back home to mommy you little brats.

This is one of the moderators of the Gainesville subreddit. I normally remove such trollish posts from accounts that will never participate in this community otherwise but this is comedy gold.

A tow company looking to pick actual fist fights with students on a high-traffic website. I'm not sure if this represents everything that is wrong with the Internet or everything right.

EDIT: Quoted the post for archive purposes.

[–]reddjoey[M] 12ポイント13ポイント  (1子コメント)

The best part is they say they aren't crooks, but then state how they will do something crooked if you cross them.

[–]whyolimarwhy 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

Or how Steve claims to not illegally tow, even when Alachua County Court Services has a free search that lists every time the dude has done it.

[–]canyoucanoe-1 4ポイント5ポイント  (1子コメント)

Either way - It's definitely an excellent representation of an old school Gville redneck. AND sure sounds a lot like the guy I ran into when my whip was towed from a Less than Jake show 15 years ago. Anyone here wanna go try their luck with him? Please post the vid to youtube!

[–]amp22 10ポイント11ポイント  (0子コメント)

I wonder what my boss would do if I emailed a disgruntled customer and said that they "Pay the money and stfu" then threaten to "punch you right in the face, then go outside and peel off your parking decal and tow your crappy car back into the lot and you'll still pay me with blood coming out of your nose."

Seems like our buddy Steve (UF Alumni 2001, and don't you forget it) runs a really tight ship. Unfortunately background checks don't filter out people like this.

[–]Rehcamretsnef 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

Why would an employee make a Reddit handle with his bosses stated info? Obviously fake.

[–]gardenwench 2ポイント3ポイント  (4子コメント)

This is obviously a trolling competitor trying to make the company look bad. I'm sure the office manager wouldn't want to lose his job for picking on students on Reddit. In fact, I know of another towing company that one of my neighbors works for, and I was thinking that might be him posting. Sorta sounds like him.

[–]commiecat 7ポイント8ポイント  (2子コメント)

Easy way to find out: to to 907 SW 3rd St, say you're from reddit, and be prepared to duck.

[–]PrisonBig 3ポイント4ポイント  (0子コメント)

I'm here to get my car back ::::puts in mouth piece and braces for impact::::::

[–]gardenwench 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

LOL. I'lll pass on that one.

[–]barkusbrody 2ポイント3ポイント  (0子コメント)

This is obviously a trolling competitor trying to make the company look bad.

They look bad by simply existing.

[–]Hindu_Wardrobe 4ポイント5ポイント  (0子コメント)

this is great PR

also: don't downvote this guy. upvote so it gets seen by as many people as possible.

[–]HagbardCelineDion 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

That's adorable. Threatening physical violence over words and then promising to commit a crime that has already been listed as such. You must make Steve so very proud. A sterling example of the class and dignity he claims to employ. Steve? I think you found your new spokesperson for your business. This sort of customer service is absolutely peerless and precisely what we'd expect from a such a beacon of local industry.