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How can I find out if my car was towed?

I live in Philadelphia and was out shopping. I parked somewhere I wasn’t supposed to and now my car is gone. I thought I’d be quick enough to get in and get out, but obviously that didn't happen. What can I do?

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Lauren Smith · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“I’m sorry to hear this happened!
In
Philadelphia
, you can see if your car was towed by:
  • Calling your local police district. Sometimes, the police in Philadelphia temporarily move cars.
  • Call 215-683-9775 to find out if your car has been towed. Make sure to ask where it is, what fines you need to pay, and if there’s anything you need to bring with you to pay.
  • Go online to
    http://philapark.org
    to find out where your car is and the next steps you need to take.
To get a car out of impound, you will often need proof of registration and
insurance
, but the requirements vary state to state.
If you don’t have insurance or want an easy way to keep track of your insurance paperwork, use the
Jerry
app. Jerry uses secure cloud-based storage to hold onto important documents, so you never have to scramble to find them in an emergency.
Good luck finding your car!”
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