24 Nov Who Is Responsible for the Towing Fees After an Accident in Arizona?
If your car needs major or minor collision repairs after an accident, it may not be safe for you to drive. In some circumstances, your local police department will arrange for your car to be towed to an impound lot for you to pick up later. At National Auto Collision Centers, we offer free towing to our auto collision centers in Arizona. If your vehicle needs body repairs, paint repairs, or dent and ding repairs after a car accident, we will work with your insurance company to get repairs done quickly and with as little stress as possible.
Circumstances of the Accident
After an accident, your local police department can have your car towed to an impound lot if you are transported by ambulance to a medical facility and your car cannot safely remain where it is. They can also tow your car if you were in an accident and:
- You have no proof of insurance
- Your driver’s license was canceled or revoked
- You don’t have a license or permit
- You are arrested at the scene of the accident
- You are under the legal drinking age and have been drinking
- You have previous DUI convictions and/or your car has a certified ignition interlock device
In these cases, you would be responsible for paying all towing, impound, and storage fees at the time you pick up your car. If you don’t pick up your car within 30 days, the impound lot has the right to destroy it or auction it off. If none of the above applies to you and your car needs to be towed to a collision center for repairs, our team at National Auto Collision Centers will arrange for free towing services to one of our centers.
Who Was at Fault
In general, the person who is at-fault for the accident should pay for towing and storage fees. If they are insured, their insurance company should pay. Unfortunately, that takes a while to sort out and you may need your vehicle back or want to have it repaired before the insurance claims process is complete. At National Auto Collision Centers, we will work with your insurance company or the at-fault party’s insurance company to coordinate billing and payment for your auto repairs after a car accident in Arizona.
Your Insurance Coverage
Most auto insurance policies do cover towing services after an accident. If you aren’t sure what is included in your insurance coverage, contact us at National Auto Collision Centers. We offer complete insurance claims handling. Let your insurance company know that you are having your vehicle towed to our service center and we will take care of it from there.
Need Collision Repairs in Arizona? Come See Us at National Auto Collision Centers
If you need major or minor collision repairs in Arizona, contact us at National Auto Collision Centers. We will arrange to have your car towed to our service center for free, coordinate with your insurance company, and arrange for a loaner vehicle or rental vehicle. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call us today or contact us online.