Service Request #5: Dude, Where's My Car?

The podcast investigates predatory towing practices, focusing on how towing companies exploit loopholes and lack of regulation to maximize profits. It begins with a story about Kelly's car being towed from a 7-Eleven parking lot. Tom Berry, a retired Detroit police officer and fraud investigator, explains how towing is supposed to work as a public service, but reveals how corruption and schemes like "spotters" lead to abuse. Shane Nation, a tow truck driver, shares his experience working for a predatory company, detailing how they target cars and exploit the lack of oversight in private property impounds. The podcast also highlights the limited regulations and the financial incentives that drive predatory towing, including auctioning unclaimed vehicles.