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The same goes for Newport Mall there is a parking lot next door but it is a pay parking lot.
Posted on: 2009/6/14 18:47
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To the poster above:
I am not sure what's your beef... I can imagine that having your car towed ruined an otherwise pleasant evening, but you have to admit that your actions led to the way the evening turned out. Chili's provides on site parking inside the garage that is directly to its right, in addition to the off-street parking spots that are directly in front of the restaurant. If you came to this site looking for sympathy, move on. No one here is going to take your side in this situation. You chose to park in the wrong parking lot and got caught. It sucks, but they did nothing wrong. They are doing their job, regardless of the merits of their job, or how they go about doing it. As for Chili's being part of Metro Plaza, I am not buying that argument either. They are certainly *next* to it, but their properly lot is actually separated from the Plaza by the HBLR tracks and a fairly clear black metal fence.
Posted on: 2009/6/14 18:43
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We went to Chili's for dinner last week and parked in the Metro Plaza parking lot, right next to a sign that said 2 hr parking for Metro Plaza customers only. Unfortunately for me, I didn't know that even though Chili?s is in the same shopping center it isn't considered part of Metro Plaza. When I came out my car was towed.
The best part is, the tow truck driver drove up within two minutes to tell me he had my car and he was even so generous as to offer me a ride to the lot. I told the guy to take a hike. As I walked back to my apartment to get my 2nd car I was stopped by 3 "livery drivers" offering to give me a ride. I think the entire lot is in on this scam. They have people on lookout. They sit there and watch to see what stores you go into. Don't go to the Wachovia or Chili's because the Dbags will tow you. When I finally arrived at the EZ Towing lot I found my car and paid the $240 in cash to get it back. They have a sign on the wall that reads "We didn't park your car, you did. We are just doing our job." My response to this is that you are absolutely correct. I did park my car and you did tow it but at the end of the day EZ towing adds no value to society. They continue doing their "jobs" but maybe if the employees had more than a 4th grade education they could have picked a better job for themselves. Maybe they could have been a Doctor, maybe a social worker, but unfortunately for them they sit in a parking lot and look to tow cars and rip people off. I hope the uneducated losers enjoy earning their $6 an hour for their worthless jobs. I hope EZ Towing has all its paperwork in order with the State because I have already contacted a lawyer since this looks like a shady operation What a bunch of Douche Bags!!!
Posted on: 2009/6/14 13:44
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Why all this hostility toward pregnant women? Will a little common decency really ruin your day? Yes, each individual pregnancy is voluntary (and fortunately it's also temporary) but it sure is necessary for the species. Just be glad it's not you.
Posted on: 2009/3/17 13:55
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I call bullshit on expectant mother parking. Being pregnant isn't a disability. You can choose whether or not to be pregnant. And yet, in many states (for example...oh I don't know...say, New Jersey and New York), pregnancy is defined as a disability and covered under disability laws! http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/tdi/ ... r/state/sp_pregnancy.html I find the idea of choice and disability very intriguing. A drunk driver chooses to get behind the wheel and then loses the ability to walk from the ensuing car accident. By the above logic, you are telling me that the drunk driver, who can no longer walk, is not disabled because it involved his/her choice to get behind the wheel? Interesting. I'm not saying that said driver deserves sympathy, but I am saying that s/he is disabled.
Posted on: 2009/3/17 13:40
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And yet another reading comprehension problem.
Posted on: 2009/3/17 0:32
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I am a douche because some dumb broad took a load and now thinks she is entitled to preferential treatment because of it? Sorry, no. Waddle into the mall from a different parking spot. (My apologies to those who are pregnant and still act like normal decent people. The above rant is not directed at you.)
Posted on: 2009/3/17 0:04
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Actually back in suburbia, I'd say that yes, elderly drivers are a BIG problem. Around here we've got Joey's from Bayonne who watch the fast and the furious and think that their pimped out hoopties are invincible.
Posted on: 2009/3/16 21:10
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If i was towed out of an expectant mother spot I would just say I'm 8 weeks pregnant and stick my stomach out as much as I could.
Posted on: 2009/3/16 20:43
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Maybe the same guys that tow people out of there are trained to spot a prego, however if that prego turns out to only be a fat person in disguise well all I can say is Hell has no fury like the wrath of a fat lady scorned.
Posted on: 2009/3/16 17:08
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The Expecting Mothers signs are simply a suggestion. You don't have to comply, kind of like not holding open a door for someone. You simply risk looking like a douche. As for drivers? Don't get me started. As if elderly drivers were our biggest problem? Please.
Posted on: 2009/3/16 14:58
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Yes, I agree that people over 60 should be required to take bi-yearly re-tests in order to be able to keep thier driver's liscense. As for the pregnancy, just because you gain weight and your feet swell TEMPORARILY, doesn't mean you are disabled and need a better parking spot. I broke both bones in my lower leg last summer and required surgery to implant a metal rod in order to be able to regain the ability to walk. I was told by the DMV that I was NOT able to get a temporary handicapped tag so I could go to the store. Same type of thing, except I couldn't choose to not be injured anymore.
Posted on: 2009/3/16 14:38
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Tell your mom that, 1st St GUY. Also tell grandma to lose the handicapped sticker, people shouldn't drive after 75.
Posted on: 2009/3/15 20:26
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I call bullshit on expectant mother parking. Being pregnant isn't a disability. You can choose whether or not to be pregnant.
Posted on: 2009/3/15 15:47
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The "expecting mothers" parking sign at the JC shop rite is a joke. I've NEVER seen it used by anyone it's intended for. I guess the men who park in those spots can't read english.
Posted on: 2009/3/15 0:46
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For the record, I did not park there to go malling. Those shops just lost a customer.
Posted on: 2009/3/14 13:56
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I went to shoprite the other night to buy some rock salt and I saw a car pull into the lot. The driver got out of the car and started to walk towards the mall. I came out of shoprite about twenty minutes later and saw the tow truck picking up the car. All I could do was laugh because people don't think it will happen t them until it does. They must have figured who's going to notice them with all the other cars and traffic, well I guess they were wrong. I am glad they got towed I think more people should be towed, maybe then I can finally find a spot closer to the entrance.
I once saw a pregnant woman have to walk from the other end of the lot because of the parking situation, I'll bet if more illegaly parked cars had been towed she wouldn't have had to walk as far. So to all of the people that get towed out of the lot I say GOOD serves you right, if you want to go to the mall pay for the parking like the rest of us do. Oh and by the way I don't think the signs are too small I just think most people are too lazy to take a couple of steps closer to read them.
Posted on: 2009/1/27 0:33
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Agreed, however, they could due more to alert shoppers. A very large sign next to the entrance to the Wachovia bank entrance would probably help a lot. Also, they could higher a more ethical towing company, if that concept even exists.
Posted on: 2009/1/26 23:32
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Yes. I am aware that the BJs parking lot is for Bjs & Shoprite, not the mall, if that is what you meant. The lot that is connected to Newport by the pedestrian brigdes is part of the mall. I don't know if the surrouding pay lots are.
Posted on: 2009/1/26 18:25
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That is not a Newport Mall parking lot it just happens to be located next to the mall, Newport Mall should offer validated receipts so customers would not have to pay to park when going to a mall. I never park in the lot I park on the street and everyone should do the same and never, ever pay to park there. What a bad habit to engage in, pay to park.
Posted on: 2009/1/26 18:06
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I have left my car at Pepboys on many occasions. Once was all day, and another time was even overnight. I never had a problem being towed.
Posted on: 2009/1/25 4:24
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I had work done at Pep Boys today. I asked about towing and I was told that if it happens they will bring the car back and I pay NOTHING!!!
I still put a sign and a copy of the work order in my back window because I trust NO ONE. So, apparently THAT'S the DEAL. I have to go back to Pep Boys next week. I'll let you know if policy STANDS. And some creepy guys asked if I wanted the scratches on my bumper covered. I said no and told them they were holding up traffic. One of them gave me the finger! They were in a burgandy SUV, most likely a late-model (1997) GMC.
Posted on: 2009/1/25 3:32
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That does nothing, they simply tow your car at an angle. I've seen it done. These guys are the scum of JC. Anyone have the contact information for the managers at Shop Rite, Bj's , BB&B and Pepboys? How about starting a campaign?
Posted on: 2009/1/21 0:36
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What about parking the car nose first to that narrow curb with the steering to the left or right on full lock.
When they tow, the car will be lifted by the rear wheels but can't be towed as the front wheels will not follow the rear wheels. Even better, have the car between other cars and one infront.
Posted on: 2009/1/20 4:36
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Regarding this comment: "Not only the charge was exorbitant, they only accept cash, no checks or credit cards" This is a violation of the city ordiance, contact the commerce dept. and file a complaint. http://www.cityofjerseycity.com/hedc.aspx?id=1174
Posted on: 2009/1/20 2:08
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I once posted that I'd never use Pep Boys to fix my car. Well, I did a 180 after getting 3 estimates and Pep Boys is, indeed, the lowest.
My plan is to drop the car off and give them the keys so I can get the work done. I plan on going to the mall for a dental appt and new glasses as the work would take too long to wait for it. My question: How do I keep the vultures, err, I mean, tow operators from swooping down my car? I was thinking of a sign in big red letters that says, "DO NOT TOW!! CAR IS BEING SERVICED BY PEP BOYS!!!" I'm getting about $600 worth of work done. I DO NOT need the hassle of getting towed on top of that! I could have sworn that someone posted that they had gotten towed at Pep Boys and Pep Boys lawyers were in site. What became of that?
Posted on: 2009/1/20 1:38
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My car was towed by Danny's Towing (385 8th St, Jersey City) and the charge was excessive - $152.10 ($120 towing plus $30 storage even though the car was only stored there for less than one hour). I was there to shop at the BBB & BJ's and scheduled an oil change at Pepboy's, and walked off the lot to get a cup of coffee at the Starbucks (not shopping at the mall). The guy from Danny's showed me a videotape that I walked toward the mall. Instead of providing a proper warning, they sneaked around and videotaped those who left the parking lot. The lot was vastly empty in mid-day (which is besides the point of course). The parking warning signage was inappropriately small and did not provide sufficient details such as the charge for the towing and the contact details of the towing company. Not only the charge was exorbitant, they only accept cash, no checks or credit cards.
I'm not a trained lawyer, but what they do - not providing proper signage and warning, designate someone to surreptitiously videotape people, etc. - don't seem legal to me. Someone should initiate a class action lawsuit. Please see the Predatory Towing Prevention Act on http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2006/Bills/PL07/193_.PDF
Posted on: 2009/1/20 1:07
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As much as it sucks, the towing happens for a reason. That being the greed of the Newport Mall owners in charging from the very first minute to park in their garages. There used to be a very reasonable 2 hour grace period to park in the Newport garage. I used to go in the mall back then, I haven't been in there in years. Does anybody know if they even had the decency to suspend the first 2 Hr parking fee for the holiday season like the cities do with the parking meters?
Posted on: 2008/12/28 17:27
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realized that it is a scam and it is legal. Yes it feels criminal well JC found another way to push away shoppers to shop at this mall and the surround stores. I don?t live here and thank god I don?t. now reading this forum they must have a parking problem. But letting the thugs run the show is funny as hell. They have it down. I watch in a half hour 6 cars get towned . man they are making a killing.
More and more, the business world is filled with people who are governed by the principle of "what can we get away with", rather than by what is right. Does these stores really care about the reputation. They are just a dishonest business and you become victimized. They are aggressive and relentless.They prey on the people who would never think you cannot shop at all the stores without moving your car around like a yo yo. Again funny as hell. You cannot leave the parking lot. This is the land on the free. NOT. This would not happen in a more rich community. They hit the lower class. (sorry JC). If bed bath and beyond and all the other stores in this lot see are not seeing the moral wrong then I as only one person will stop shopping at all these stores. What else can you do??????
Posted on: 2008/12/28 16:45
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well some people do shopping at the mall and those stores in "the private shopping lot". now i realize that these stores should think about customers service or lack of.
and man this is a gross mall. they should pay u to go. boycott bj's and shoprite and who ever else is there. one less shopper for them...........it was my first time and last time. peace.
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