Behind the scenes

The most hated place by Viennese drivers

On average, the tow trucks have to be called out 70 times a day.(Bild: Reinhard Holl)

How do you get to the remote storage area of the towing group when your own car is already there in most cases? And what treasures, apart from those on four wheels, are still hiding in the parking lot in Simmering? We've been to every driver's nightmare and had a look around. 

Wednesday lunchtime. We have an appointment with Andreas Tesar, head of the MA48 towing group at the Simmering impound lot. Getting there by public transport is an odyssey. For many, the only option is a cab. In most cases, the clients' cars are already on site.