{"id":6224,"date":"2022-06-21T10:59:50","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T17:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/?p=6224"},"modified":"2023-01-10T14:53:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T14:53:16","slug":"5-things-to-do-when-your-car-gets-towed-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/5-things-to-do-when-your-car-gets-towed-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to do When Your Car Gets Towed in California"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Has your car been towed? What are the next steps? In addition to consulting your auto insurance<\/a> agent, there are a few key steps to take \u2014 things to do or not to do \u2014 to get your vehicle back as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe it happens after being stopped by a police officer. Or while awaiting roadside assistance. Or you return to a parking space to find that it\u2019s happened. Whatever the cause or however it played out, your car\u2019s been towed. Now what?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the 5 first steps to consider when your car is towed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an easy step if your car gets towed as the result of a traffic stop. The police officer should tell you immediately why they\u2019re taking this action. It might be because you were driving with a license under suspension. Or driving while under the influence. You can even get your vehicle impounded, according to California law<\/a>, if you don\u2019t have at least liability auto insurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you simply leave your car in a parking space and return to find it gone, you might have to do a little detective work. First, check for warning signs. See any no-parking signs you might have missed or ignored? How about an \u2018X\u2019 or other sign painted on the parking space pavement? <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you still can\u2019t explain the towing action, call the non-emergency number of your local police. They should be able to tell you whether and where your car was towed or direct you to another source of information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you still have no answers, it might be time to report your car as having been stolen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now Find Out <\/strong>Where<\/em><\/strong> It Is<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n More detective work. You\u2019ll often find a sign detailing where you can find your car if it\u2019s impounded. It could be a phone number or address \u2014 or both. If a police officer tows your vehicle, be sure to ask where they\u2019re taking it and what it will take to get it back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is very important. If you\u2019re angry at the thought of what it will cost you to get your car released from an impound lot, think of the added legal and financial liability for attacking a cop or tow truck driver. Tack on court costs, penalties, and the hefty cost of hiring a lawyer to keep you out of jail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides, it\u2019s hard to think straight when your emotions get involved. Stay cool and ready to confront whatever you\u2019re up against peacefully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Place a call and calmly ask what it will take to get your vehicle released. You might need such documents as your car title, driver\u2019s license, and proof of auto insurance. That\u2019s in addition to the cost of getting the release. How must the release fee be paid? Does the lot take checks or credit cards? Cash only? You don\u2019t want it to be a wasted trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your vehicle was towed because you have a license suspension, get a friend with a valid license to serve as the driver. Your car won\u2019t otherwise be released to you. Similarly, if your license is taken and you\u2019ll have to get an SR-22<\/a> for restored driving privileges after a DUI, get a driver with a clean record to drive. <\/p>\n\n\n1. Find Out Why Your Car was Towed <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Stay Cool If Your Car is Towed <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Contact the Impound Lot and Ask About Documentation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n