Complaints

This profile includes complaints for Area Towing, Inc.'s headquarters and its corporate-owned locations. To view all corporate locations, see Find Local Branches.

close

Find a Location

Area Towing, Inc. has 2 locations, listed below.

*This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

BBB accredited

Near

Country

USUnited States

Please enter a valid location.

Filter

• 

  Area Towing, Inc.

  1401 N 1st Ave Melrose Park, IL 60160-2500

  
• 

  Area Towing, Inc.

  1401 N 1st Ave Des plaines, IL 60018

  

The complaint text that is displayed might not represent all complaints filed with BBB. Some consumers may elect to not publish the details of their complaints, some complaints may not meet BBB's standards for publication, or BBB may display a portion of complaints when a high volume is received for a particular business.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/10/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

   
  Complaint: 21694140
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  First of all the photo is not clear and from the distance. And obviously there was no damage before it was picked up?!!!!
  Area towing made this damage after they towed it without being careful.
  I have confirmation from CdJR (ram dealership) in *********** with estimates and that those damages can only be occured as a result of towing recklessly.
  The estimate doesnt include the replacement of dif cover. The estimate total is 1758.29$ 
  As per estimate the job includes fixing the following damages in result of recklessly towing: air dam front, bracket bumper, bracket charge air c and isolator.
  Also for all the hassle and damaging my vehicle, I would like to claim refund in amount of 1735$.
  total amount requested is 3493.29$.
  They can send me business check or zelle to my number.
  
  Please see attached photos sent on separate email, as files too large to upload.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *********************
  

  

  Business Response

  Date: 06/12/2024

  Hello, as stated I have included the police report from the person indicating damage on their truck- trailer.

   

  Case Number - 216941

   

  In addition, I will be sending you a photo of the truck and trailer in transit as ****** was driving to tow yard as so you can see there was no damage to the frontal area of the said person's truck.
  

   

  I will also be sending you a restitution letter accordingly today to detail why we do not take responsibility for this case, Mr. **************************************************************************** style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial;"> 

  Respectfully, 

   

  ****, GM  

  

  Business Response

  Date: 06/17/2024

  DEAR CUSTOMER RELATIONS:
  
  FOLLOW UP PHOTO FOR CASE ID  ********
  
  EXHIBIT 1
  
  PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTO OF TOWED TRUCK FROM SCENE OF ********** ARREST.
  
  AS YOU CAN SEE THERE IS NO FRONTAL DAMAGE.
  
  PLEASE INCLUDE THIS WITH OUR REPLY PER COMPLAINT.
  
  RESPECTFULLY,
  AREA TOWING, INC.
  SEE ATTACH 

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/09/2024

  Good afternoon, in response to the complaint, we are not responsible for any damages as declared.

   

  This claimant drove for 300 plus miles after he left our premises, he could have incurred damage at that time.

   

  The mere fact that he was not complaint with the weight limits, and non-compliant with his driver's license, lacks credibility.

   

  At Area Towing, Inc., we stand by our ethics and best work practice.

   

  If the customer feels the need to take further steps, we respect that and have enough evidence to back our decision.  

   

  Respectfully,

  ***************************;  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/09/2024

   
  Complaint: 21694140
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  First of all I do have CDL and its not area towing business to discuss any tickets I have. Also i won the case on court.

  its my own truck and there is no point for me damage my own vehicle.

  Also the estimate from Dodge dealership states those damages can occur only from towing.

  Also how will area towing explain that they arrived immediately after police officer texted them, without making any phone calls. Also how will they explain tax avoidance by taking only taking cash from victims and sharing that with participating to their game parties. That information has been shared to me by their own staff. I know everything.

  I damages to be fixed and my cash i given to be returned. 
  

  Otherwise I will be taking further actions and it cost them much more. 
  

  thanks.

   

   

  Sincerely,
  

  
  *********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/23/2024

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *******************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/20/2024

   

  Dear **** and *** representative,

  Please note that no one communicated and damage to Juans. vehicle. nor did we see any damage pertinent to the truck as detailed.

  Please note that we also inspected his truck at the scene and there was no damage.

  We at Area towing **** pride ourselves within best work practice, so we invite **** to bring his vehicle to our body shop at Area Towing **** so that we can inspect his truck and if broken we will repair it at no cost to ****.

  As always, we appreciate the BBB for their services and notifications.

  Respectfully,

  *****, *********

  President

  GM/Manager

   

   

   

  .

   

   

   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/22/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

   
  Complaint: 20630974
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  My truck was locked it is not possible that it got towed separately i also got charged for two days. On the receipt truck got towed Sep 16 2023 at 11:40 pm i picked up my truck on Monday Sep 18 at 8:30 amI sm also providing pictures of screen shot truckers app that it is adversided as truck stop, there is no sign at the entrance that picture is taken On October 1 at that address.  If this does not get resolved i will have to fill out complaint report with ******** ********************* Thank you 
  Sincerely,
  
  ******************* & recovery. Address is **********************************************. Phone number **********. So I am comlplaining for both of these companies

  

  Business Response

  Date: 09/29/2023

  Please note that the referenced location is a private property in which we at Area Towing, **** are in agreement by the property owner and principal to tow any AND all vehicles and semi-trucks unattended. from the lot compliantly and within regulatory standards.

   

  Please note we have our towing signage at each entrance of the statd lot as attached here in: *

  (************************************************************************)

   

  As for the fees charged, they are regulated and governed by the ******** Commerce Commission.

  to include the first 24 hour of free storage as we complied, 

   

  As for the way the way the Tractor and Trailor was towed in two sessions; was due to the size of the semi-truck and the land as it pertains to space and safety standards., i.e.  the Trailer towed separately from the Tractor: *

   

  We at Area Towing pride ourselves within best work practice, if you have further questions or requests, please let us know in order to make this client satisfied. 

   

  Respectfully Submitted,

   

   

   

  *****************************

  President 

  Area Towing Inc.

  SEE ATTACH:

  cc ADMIN:

  

  Business Response

  Date: 10/05/2023

  Thank you kindly for the follow up per due diligence of the matter of complaint #********.
   
  Please note that this specified property is a REST STOP, for gas, food etc., as there is a **** located on property for those reasons.
   
  We at Area Towning have an agreement with the principals of the stated property; in which we are responsible to remove/tow any and all Unattended Tractors and Tractor Trailor's accordingly and in compliance with the ICC.  
   
  Please note that the Tractor Trailer had to be towed in two parts due to the size and safety standards.as stated,
   
  I did run this by the President as he said in good faith, he would give ***** another free day of storage, a refund. OF $280.00.  
   
  We at Area take pride in our services and best work practice policies, we hope this will satisfy and help the Customer.
   
  Please advise if amicable how the customer would like his refund.
   
  Lastly, if you would like a copy of our tow agreement with property owners let us know as we can provide,
   
   
  Respectfully.
   
   
  *****************************
  President

  Customer Answer

  Date: 10/11/2023

   
  Complaint: 20630974
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  This is receipt that lady who works overthere at towing company showed me thru glass divider after that a man showed in the office and they told me two it is gonna be $1960 and she wrote two separate receipts. Since there is no clearly posted signs even on those old pictures is stated vehicles ***** pounds is $700 it does not say it is $700 per unit towing  company should return $980 if not all of it. Offer of $280 is just slap on the face what i have been thru. Thank you
  Sincerely,
  
  *******************