Vancouver towing investigation
Vancouver towing charges
Busters Towing corrected five of Scott Gilbert’s bills. The $719.23 adjustment gives Vancouver a starting point for an independent review of tow classifications, extra fees and refunds.
What could be owed?
Busters reported reducing the total for the five bills from $1,639.57 to $920.34. The $719.23 difference is about $143.85 per corrected bill. The invoices for those jobs are the basis for checking which fees were kept and why.
- Original total
- $1,639.57
- Revised total
- $920.34
- Documented adjustment
- $719.23
Citywide scenarios
At 50,000 eligible tows per year for 28 years and $100 in average excess charges, the total depends on the share affected. The inputs below are assumptions. The actual tow count, frequency of overcharges and refunds already paid remain to be established.
| Share affected | Total at $100 per affected tow |
|---|---|
| 1% | $1,400,000 |
| 10% | $14,000,000 |
| 100% | $140,000,000 |
Read the full refund calculation · City towing fee schedule · Impounding By-law
The public record
Scott Gilbert is asking for an independent audit that checks original invoices against the applicable rates and vehicle weights, explains how extra fees were authorized, and accounts for any refunds.
Busters Rhymes
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