Wheel Blockers - A Criminal Organization in Charlotte NC

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Wheel Blockers Towing & Parking Enforcement has been the subject of numerous complaints and negative reviews regarding their practices in Charlotte, NC. This page aims to provide information for those affected and direct individuals on how to report their experiences to relevant authorities.

Wheel Blockers charges as much as $400 to remove a boot, and $2000 to reclaim a towed vehicle.

Many have shared experiences of being towed despite following all the rules.

Keep reading to understand common concerns raised about Wheel Blockers and how you can take action if you have been affected.

Customer Reviews

"I am disabled parked in a handicap spot, in a handicap spot! with my placard showing proudly on my rear view mirror and they tow me... Evil People ripping people off. It is 1:00 in the morning."
- Diezel Krentz

"Will not provide a clear explanation as to the reason of placing a boot on one's vehicle. Very apprehensive to give out clear and concise information when asked."
- Erick Martinez

"Ripping people off! They way overcharge for a boot $200. Then said it was damaged and could not get the boot off. Had to pay an additional $300 to get it cut off! 1 star rating with the BBB. I posted there also. These people are a CON ARTIST SCAM COMPANY."
- Brad B

"What a rancid organization. How can a self respecting person make a living from seizing private property and holding it ransom at outrageous rates? This organization and everyone on staff are vile humans not worth the space they occupy."
- Richard Lyda

"Biggest scam artist, apparently they can't make money the honest way. As the ratings show. The reviews don't lie and look with the Better Business Bureau results. Got booted in my own parking spot that I own in uptown."
- Jay Jimenez

"Do not pay. Call the police on these people. Predators and not legal. We didn't park in a tow away zone and I bribed the guy down from $250 to $95. Literally parked in our own HOA to get our dogs and this guy was right on us. They need reporting."
- Ben Wilkinson

Wheel Blockers has a 1/5 star rating on the Better Business Bureau, with 64 complaints in the last 3 years.

On Google Maps they have a 1.3 star rating with over 150 one-star ratings.

Reddit is also filled with negative reviews of Wheel Blockers' practices:

Towing and Parking Enforcement Practices

There are reports and reviews online about the experiences some individuals have had with towing and parking enforcement. These reviews mention a range of concerns:

Examples of reported practices include:

Media Coverage

In 2010, WCNC ran a story highlighting Wheel Blockers and how they take advantage of unclear and non-existent signage to issue violations. In response to the article, Mr. Tim Furr said,

“I could care less about that, we're not a customer-based business.” - Tim Furr

In 2011, WBTV reported how Wheel Blockers went against city ordinances and illegally forced a family to pay with cash, prompting an investigation. The law states that 2 major credit cards must also be accepted as forms of payment.

Employees of Wheel Blockers were arrested for the same crime one month later in October 2011 as reported by WSOC-TV.

Police also found evidence that Wheel Blockers forged some of the contracts that authorized them to boot and tow cars.

In 2016, Spectrum Local News reported that the BBB was investigating complaints against Wheel Blockers for predatory towing practices. Customers complained about unclear signage in parking lots and aggressive towing tactics, prompting a BBB review of the company's methods.

In 2018, Queen City News highlighted complaints against Wheel Blockers for overzealous towing. Customers faced confusion due to unclear parking lot signs, resulting in frequent and unexpected tows. The article criticized the company's aggressive enforcement, which led to frustration among residents and businesses alike.

Report Your Experience

If you have had an experience with Wheel Blockers Towing & Parking Enforcement and would like to share it, consider reporting it to the appropriate authorities. Your report could help address concerns and improve towing and parking enforcement practices in the city.