If you’ve lost your car or it’s been stolen the first place you should look is the local impound lot. Every city and town has one and they’re required to hold your vehicle for at least 72 hours.
The best way to find out if your car has been towed is to call the impound lot directly. They will be able to tell you if your car is there and how much it will cost to get it back.
If you don’t want to call the impound lot you can also try searching online. Many cities and towns now have searchable databases of impounded vehicles.
Once you’ve located your car you’ll need to pay the impound fee to get it released. This can be paid by cash check or credit card.
If your car has been towed it’s important to get it out of impound as soon as possible. Storage fees can add up quickly and the longer your car is in impound the greater the risk of damage.
How do you know if your car has been towed?
If you cannot find your car in the parking spot where you left it it may have been towed.
You can check with your local law enforcement agency or towing company to see if your car has been towed.
How much does it cost to get your car out of impound?
The cost of getting your car out of impound varies depending on the city and state but it is typically around $200-$500.
Why would my car get towed?
There are many reasons why a car may get towed such as parking in a handicap spot parking in a no-parking zone or having an expired registration.
Where is my car towed to?
If your car is towed it will typically be taken to a local impound lot.
Can I get my car back if it is towed?
Yes you can typically get your car back if it is towed.
You will need to pay the impound fee as well as any other fees that may be associated with getting your car back.
How long does it take to get my car back from impound?
The length of time it takes to get your car back from impound varies but it is typically within a few hours.
I think my car was towed but I am not sure.
Who can I call to check?
You can typically call your local law enforcement agency or towing company to check if your car has been towed.
I just got my car back from impound.
Do I need to pay anything else?
You may need to pay additional fees if your car was impounded for longer than a few days.
How do I avoid getting my car towed?
You can avoid getting your car towed by following all parking laws and regulations.
I got my car towed.
Can I get a refund?
Generally no.
Once your car has been towed you will need to pay the associated fees in order to get your car back.
What are the consequences of not paying to get my car out of impound?
If you do not pay to get your car out of impound your car may be auctioned off or sold.
Additionally you may be subject to additional fees and charges.
My car was towed and I can’t afford to pay the fees.
What can I do?
You may be able to negotiate a payment plan with the impound lot.
Additionally some charities or non-profit organizations may be able to help you pay the fees.
I got a ticket and my car was towed.
Do I have to pay both the ticket and towing fees?
Yes you will typically need to pay both the ticket and towing fees.
I wasn’t parked illegally so why was my car towed?
There are a number of reasons why your car may have been towed even if you were parked legally.
For example your car may have been towed for being an abandoned vehicle.
I just got my car back from impound.
How can I avoid getting my car towed again?
You can avoid getting your car towed in the future by following all parking laws and regulations.
Additionally you can avoid parking in areas that are known for towing.
