Illegal Nashville Tow Company Accused of Overcharging

A Nashville tow company accused of overcharging customers and demanding cash payments has been operating illegally for years, a NewsChannel 5 investigation found.

Priority Wrecker Service, which lacks the required permit to tow vehicles in Davidson County, has been the subject of dozens of complaints to the Better Business Bureau and the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office. Customers like Gabriel Allensworth say the company charged exorbitant rates — including $525 for a short tow — and refused to release vehicles until hundreds more were paid in “fees.”

“I’ve never experienced anything like this,” Allensworth said, adding that he ultimately paid more than $1,300 to retrieve his car.

Metro’s Transportation Licensing Commission confirmed the company has repeatedly been denied a permit but continues to operate. “They’re thumbing their nose at the system,” said director Richard Rooker.

Despite warnings from regulators, the company’s trucks remain on Nashville roads. Authorities have yet to take enforcement action, leaving customers advised to verify a towing company’s license before calling for help. Source: https://www.newschannel5.com/