If you attend events at Gammage, do not park in the empty lot that formerly was for Brueggers Bagels. E&R Towing removes some of the vehicles from this lot before the end of the performance (some were spared).They state that No Parking is posted: however, the sign does not meet the Tempe City Code ? it is wrapped around the square light pole (this was confirmed by the Tempe police, who unfortunately have been called to the impound lot at least 2 nights during the Camelot run). Essentially, they are stealing your car and holding it for ransom.\r
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E&R has now added bars in front of the window of the trailer to minimize their exposure to the people who want their cars. They state that they are following the Tempe ordinance, only they interpret it to their advantage. To retrieve your car you have two options:\r
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1) Present your registration, proving it is your vehicle, AND sign a paper stating that you will bring the bail within the next 24 hours; or\r
2) Pay $140 and show ID.\r
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Only the registration can be used as proof of ownership. Your Insurance Card, which has your name and vehicle VIN, is not proof. Most people do not carry their registration on their person, but leave it in the vehicle. Oh yes ? they will not allow you on to their property to retrieve the vehicle registration!\r
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They have quite a scam going on here. A marginally marked lot (only one of two entrances are marked as No Parking and the one pitiful sign on the pole), and they collect $140 from each owner. They had 6 cars from the lot on Thursday night. E&R states that they have a contract to tow from the lot. They would not identify who their contract is with. It could be the property owner to the leasing agent for the building. The agent is Bill Clarkson at 480-481-0032. Do I smell a kick-back as a way to make money from a dormant property?\r
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The sad thing is that 2 of the 3 tow trucks had AAA showing prominently of each side.
Cons: Everything
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