An analysis by Denver7 Investigates uncovered a complicated web of towing-related companies, linked by owners and locations — an Impound Empire.
DENVER — When Colorado legislators passed the Towing Bill of Rights in 2022, it was supposed to address problems in the towing industry and protect the public. But consumer advocates, lawmakers and Denver7's tip lines are seeing more towing complaints than ever.
“You shouldn't have to be well-versed in the law because you wrote it in order to be able to vindicate your rights,” said Gonzales, a prime sponsor of the Towing Bill of Rights. "I think if you live in the Denver metro area, you would recognize their signs," Mejia said."They're everywhere.” Legislators tried to prevent tow operators from authorizing their own tows in the Towing Bill of Rights by requiring the property owner or their agent to sign off on tows, Gonzales said.
"You shouldn't have to be a state senator or lawyer or some fancy person who can advocate for yourself to get the rights that everyone should get,” said Weiser. Through Dunn, Wyatts and its partners declined an on-camera interview, but wrote in an email,"ParkM, Peak Auto Auctions, and Cars Direct are independently managed businesses with broad operations largely unrelated to Wyatts Towing."
Dunn said Colorado’s towing industry is already one of the most heavily regulated in the country, and Wyatts “sets the industry standard.” Gonzales believes that is a problem after her tow was refunded.
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