No, this isn’t another Ashton Kutcher movie.  Unless you were going to parties the night before and just don’t remember where you left your car, chances are your missing car has been stolen or towed.  Depending on the situation, there could be several reasons your car was towed, including unauthorized parking on private property, past parking tickets, or parking in a tow-away zone.

Stolen or Towed?

The first thing you should do is look around where you had parked your car.  If you see any “No Parking” signs, time limited parking indications or expired meters, it’s fair to assume that your car was towed and not stolen. In addition, if you know that you have several unpaid parking tickets on your car, it was most likely towed.  But if you know that you don’t have any unpaid tickets and there are no signs around that could mean you parked illegally, it’s possible that your car was stolen.  Either way, the first call you should make is to the police.  They will be able to let you know if your car was towed away, or will help you to file the correct paperwork if it was stolen.

When cars are towed for any reason, the tow company must report the tow to a national database.  The police will check this database whenever there’s a call reporting a stolen vehicle.  If they can’t find a tow report for your car, they will dispatch officers to your area to assist you; otherwise, they’ll give you the contact details of the towing company.  You’ll need to check with them to find out how to get your car back.

Why was my car towed?

Cars can be towed for many reasons – and the officer you spoke with earlier should be able to tell you why.  If it was towed because of unpaid parking tickets, you can get information from the officer on how to get them paid.  Just a warning – you won’t be allowed to get your car out of impound until the outstanding tickets are paid.

If your car was towed because you parked in an area with limitations on parking or because of an expired meter, you may have received a ticket along with the towing.  Though it’s a new ticket, you’ll still most likely have to pay it before you’re allowed to rescue your car from the impound lot.

Often, businesses and other property owners will have cars towed if they’re left unattended after business hours or appear to be abandoned vehicles – or for a number of other reasons they feel are adequate enough for towing.  Since these entities aren’t legal agencies – like the local police ordering the tow – there won’t be any new tickets accumulated for unauthorized parking.

Picking up your car

Getting your car from the impound lot can be very expensive, so tryNo, this isn’t another Ashton Kutcher movie.  Unless you were going to parties the night before and just don’t remember where you left your car, chances are your missing car has been stolen or towed.  Depending on the situation, there could be several reasons your car was towed, including unauthorized parking on private property, past parking tickets, or parking in a tow-away zone.

Stolen or Towed?

The first thing you should do is look around where you had parked your car.  If you see any “No Parking” signs, time limited parking indications or expired meters, it’s fair to assume that your car was towed and not stolen. In addition, if you know that you have several unpaid parking tickets on your car, it was most likely towed.  But if you know that you don’t have any unpaid tickets and there are no signs around that could mean you parked illegally, it’s possible that your car was stolen.  Either way, the first call you should make is to the police.  They will be able to let you know if your car was towed away, or will help you to file the correct paperwork if it was stolen.

When cars are towed for any reason, the tow company must report the tow to a national database.  The police will check this database whenever there’s a call reporting a stolen vehicle.  If they can’t find a tow report for your car, they will dispatch officers to your area to assist you; otherwise, they’ll give you the contact details of the towing company.  You’ll need to check with them to find out how to get your car back.

Why was my car towed?

Cars can be towed for many reasons – and the officer you spoke with earlier should be able to tell you why.  If it was towed because of unpaid parking tickets, you can get information from the officer on how to get them paid.  Just a warning – you won’t be allowed to get your car out of impound until the outstanding tickets are paid.

If your car was towed because you parked in an area with limitations on parking or because of an expired meter, you may have received a ticket along with the towing.  Though it’s a new ticket, you’ll still most likely have to pay it before you’re allowed to rescue your car from the impound lot.

Often, businesses and other property owners will have cars towed if they’re left unattended after business hours or appear to be abandoned vehicles – or for a number of other reasons they feel are adequate enough for towing.  Since these entities aren’t legal agencies – like the local police ordering the tow – there won’t be any new tickets accumulated for unauthorized parking.

Picking up your car

Getting your car from the impound lot can be very expensive, so try to get your car out of there as soon as you can after it’s been towed.  Many lots charge daily storage fees, on top of the towing fees they initially charged.  And to make matters worse, if your car was towed after their business hours, they could charge you an overnight storage fee.  However, before you head out to the lot, make sure you find out what their payment options are, as many only accept cash.
 to get your car out of there as soon as you can after it’s been towed.  Many lots charge daily storage fees, on top of the towing fees they initially charged.  And to make matters worse, if your car was towed after their business hours, they could charge you an overnight storage fee.  However, before you head out to the lot, make sure you find out what their payment options are, as many only accept cash.