What To Do If Your Car Has Been Towed?

Find Where Your Car Was Towed

First, know your rights. Check the laws in your state or city. Check out our pages for each state.

1. Check for signage near where your car was parked
2. Call the law enforcement non-emergency number
3. Check Auto Return

Some states have laws requiring the tow company to notify the owner Some states require info on the sign

How To Recover Your Car After Being Towed?

First, find where it has been towed. Bring proof of ownership. Driver's license. Title sometimes. You can access your vehicle if documents are stored in your car. Some locations accept cash only. In some states they are required to accept cards. Can usually get personal items out of the car without paying anything. Laws vary by state. After paying, don't sign anything. Check your car for damage.

What happens if you don't pay the tow company?

You will start incurring storage charges. Usually regulated by the city or state government. If you don't recover your vehicle, eventually it will be auctioned off.

What to do if your car has been illegally towed or damaged during tow?

Take pictures of the damage or of where you parked showing that it was not illegally parked. Contact the tow company and property owner where you were towed. File a civil suit against the towing company. Contact your state's Attroney General.