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Car towed? Find it, see the fees, know your rights.

Not listed? Call the police non-emergency line, or the number on the tow-away sign. These states run their own search: Arkansas, Idaho, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah.

1Where is my car?

The official lookup for your city, the lot address and hours.

Towed or stolen? What to check first

2What will it cost?

Tow, storage per day and other fees under your state or city limits.

Open the calculator

3Was it legal?

Sign rules, drop fees, your belongings and hearing deadlines.

State towing laws

What happened?

Towed from an apartment complexApartment complexTowed from a store, restaurant or business lotStore or business lotTowed during a snow emergencySnow emergencyCar towed after an accidentAfter a crashTowed for no insurance or a suspended licenseNo insuranceGot to the car before the tow truck leftCaught the tow truckTowed in another stateOut-of-state car

Biggest cities

All 33 cities and 85 impound lots →

State guides

All 50 states and DC →

Quick answers

How do I find out where my car was towed?

Start with your city official towed-car lookup (many cities use Autura, Houston uses FindMyTowedCar). If the car was towed from a private lot, call the company on the tow-away sign. Otherwise call the police non-emergency line, since tow companies must report most tows to police.

How much does it cost to get a car out of impound?

Usually a tow fee plus a daily storage fee, sometimes an impound or release fee. Some states cap these, for example Texas caps a private-property tow of a car at $272. Use our calculator for your state.

Can I fight a tow?

Yes. Many states give you a right to a hearing within a set number of days. Get an itemized receipt, photograph the signs and request the hearing before the deadline.