Driver who’s out $4,000 says he’s ‘confused’ after cops towed car – he had proof it was his, but was fighting ‘system’ | 16S1KSG | 2024-04-28 12:08:01

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Driver who's out $4,000 says he's 'confused' after cops towed car – he had proof it was his, but was fighting 'system' | 16S1KSG | 2024-04-28 12:08:01

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A TOYOTA driver lost $4,000 to towing and storage fees after police believed his car was stolen.

The Ontario, Canada driver said he is still footing the bill after a document mixup – he said it wasn't his fault.

Driver who's out $4,000 says he's 'confused' after cops towed car – he had proof it was his, but was fighting 'system'

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A tow truck grabbed a driver's car from the side of the road – it ended up racking up $4,000 in fees (stock image)[/caption]

Driver who's out $4,000 says he's 'confused' after cops towed car – he had proof it was his, but was fighting 'system'

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The driver said they had documents to prove the RAV-4 was theirs (stock image)[/caption]

Gerben Vanden Heuvel leased Toyota RAV-4 in 2018, according to Global News.

In 2021, he bought the car from the dealership after the lease finished.

But on a trip around town, police pulled him over and confiscated his car.

"I was very confused," Vanden Heuvel said to the television station.

"It was me against the system."

When Vanden Heuvel purchased the SUV, he obtained registration documents, insurance, and a bill of sale for the car.

During the transaction, the car was re-registered to a business named Mike's Auto Parts, not Vanden Heuvel, according to the station.

Local police, using a license plate scanner, caught the registration discrepancy, and pulled Vanden Heuvel over.

"As [the police] explained, I didn't own the vehicle," the driver said.

"I wasn't allowed to be in the vehicle anymore."

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The RAV-4 was towed from the shoulder and brought to an impound lot.

Vanden Heuvel said the car sat on the lot for 50 days.

Storage and towing charges to the vehicle's removal racked up $4,000 in fees.

After obtaining a legal team and missing five days of work to collect documents, Vanden Heuvel said he was able to get his car back.

He pled to the ministry of transportation through his legal representation, racking up more bills – Vanden Heuvel said the move motivated authorities to get his vehicle back.

"They waved their magic wand and said the vehicle is mine again," he said.

                        <p class="article__content--intro">                  Wrongfully or not, retrieving a towed vehicle can be a hassle.              </p>          </div>  </div>  

Vanden Heuvel said he was thankful to a family member who was able to spare a vehicle during the debacle.

But the driver is still confused about how the document mix-up happened.

He said he wanted two things to appease the incorrect tow.

"Financial reimbursement would be great," he said.

"But even to find out why it happened, how it happened."

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