Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry about your car! Thankfully, LA has an online system that can help locate it.
If your car was just towed, you may not see your car immediately. It can take an hour for the Vehicle Information Impound Center to update.
You can also check the Los Angeles Official Police Garages website. You will need the following information to conduct your search:
Your license plate number
State the plates were issued
The vehicle identification number or VIN
Once you know which police garage has your vehicle, call them directly to double-check that your car is there, their hours of operation, and what you need to get your car back. Usually, this includes:
While getting your car towed in this situation is unfortunate, there may come a time when you actually need a tow! A roadside assistance membership with
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