Connecticut towers insist they’re selling junk cars. It’s impossible to know the conditions of every vehicle.

But an analysis by The Connecticut Mirror and ProPublica shows that in nearly half the cases, the asking price was 50% or less of the book value.
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Connecticut Towing Companies Frequently Value Cars Low, Allowing Them to Sell Vehicles Quickly

A database created by The Connecticut Mirror and ProPublica of more than 6,000 forms submitted by the state’s towing companies shows a pattern of low values, including for some luxury cars.

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