If your car was towed because it was parked illegally, you were in the wrong and those we talked with for our story take full responsibility.
However, are they getting charged too much? I'll let you decide.
The towers were taking cars and SUVs, but not talking to us. One slammed the door in my face and the other just drove off.
They work for Goch and Sons Towing.
The vehicles were parked without a proper permit on private property - on St. Antoine, across the street from Detroit Receiving Hospital, but drivers tell us they have bigger concerns.
Akbar, who is on parking patrol in the area several days a week, warns folks to not park because of spotters and towing fees costing hundreds of dollars.
Once your car is towed, it can cost more than $400 to get it back.
One woman who didn't want to go on-camera says she parked Saturday morning, and when she came back 10 minutes later, it was gone.
She had to wait until Monday to get her car, charged a total of $430.
It may be wrong, but it's not illegal - since private companies aren't regulated by the city, Goch and Sons can charge what it wants.
We compared prices to the two-dozen police authorized towing companies in Detroit. They charge $215 dollars for towing, a 15-dollar a-day storage fee and that's it - no gas, release or equipment fees.
We went to both of the company's locations. Late this afternoon the company did call back saying everything they're doing is legal.
So what can you do if your car was towed and you think you paid top much. The Detroit Police Department says voice your opinion to the city's board of police commissioners. They meet every Thursday at 3pm.
The state says you can also fight the charges in court.
You can find the list of approved towing companies below:
Detroit approved towing companies
