A-1 Recovery Inc FL 34668

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jay rojas

I understand that A-1 Towing had a contracted right to tow vehicles from the property that night — that part isn’t in question. What I’m reviewing here is the experience and the professionalism (or lack of it) I personally encountered during the process. The tow truck driver I dealt with was surprisingly aggressive in two out of our three brief interactions. Only one moment felt remotely kind — I’ll let you guess which. (the one we were filmed in) What made the situation even more uncomfortable was that my two young children were with me, and I did my best to remain calm and non-confrontational. Inside their establishment, I noticed multiple cameras pointed directly at us. I chose to stay quiet because I knew I was being recorded, though I don’t recall being asked or informed — maybe that’s standard on private property, but it definitely added to the tension of the moment. What struck me most was the overall disrespect in the way the situation was handled. The driver mentioned he had a contract to tow everyone from those two spots that evening, which is absolutely within his rights. But the tone, the attitude, the threating tone as i approached his truck i had a business suit on with my two children a 9 year old and 6 year old. how threatening of an image can that be. He yelled an i mean yelled as he reached in his cabin, "man don't walk up on me." It was extremely threatening. My children began to cry! the lack of professionalism made an already stressful night feel predatory. Add the fees exceeding $400, and the whole experience felt like the opposite of community spirit, especially considering it was during a Christmas family event. As a local business owner myself I feel let down with my fellow business owners This is simply my personal experience and opinion, but I hope others have smoother interactions than we did.

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Danielle Schmidt

They towed my vehicle from my job today. I thought my vehicle was stolen, but to my surprise it was towed. When I contacted the company, they said no one was supposed to be working over the weekend. They said well you didn’t get permission from Property Managment. They never contacted property management. I walked to the Tow yard. I left everything in my car so I literally had nothing. Upon arriving, it was to my amazement that this is not a real business. It’s a vacant lot behind a building with some pretty scary employees. The man made me feel extremely uncomfortable and wanted me to go behind a lock to gate. I didn’t feel comfortable and asked him if he could bring my vehicle outside and we could handle everything and he just smirked and said no, I guess you really don’t want your vehicle. He kept looking at me up and down, the whole thing was making me very nervous. I called for a police escort. While I was waiting, I was praying and thank God two people from my church happen to be driving by and saw me. They escorted me into the yard. I was forced to pay to get my vehicle out of impound, even though I offered to provide proof of employment from where I work, but he wouldn’t. The guy was irritated when I requested a receipt because they only take cash. The most disappointing thing is that on the sign. It says this is a Police recovery yard. I would hope that Pasco County would do better. Between the stealing of my vehicle from my job, to the abandoned yard where you stored my car, as well as the junkie that you have working there. I’m not against towing and to be honest I understand why it needs to be done. However, this was a scam. Towing someone’s vehicle from their employment is not OK. You wouldn’t even let me prove that I worked there.

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Maria Rojas

I was also a victim of towing during a Christmas family event in Sims Park. Last night we arrived to the "Light up the night" Christmas event full of happiness, joy and excitement only to come back to an empty space. My children crying on the side of the road thanks to this heartless company. Everyone was parking in the surrounding areas including closed businesses nearby since it was after hours. This company preyed all night long towing car after car during the family event. Ruining Christmas one car at a time. I hope you enjoy filling your pockets with people's Christmas money during a financial hardship. May you and your lawfirm that allowed the towing have a rotten Christmas.