Car Impound Insurance

 What Happens If I Don't (Or Can't) Insure And Collect My Impounded Car?

In most cases, drivers who have had their car impounded will want to get it back as quickly as possible. You may be wondering though, what happens if I don't get impounded car insurance. and collect my car but instead leave it impounded for an extended period of time. This is never recommended for reasons you'll find out below.

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This can vary depending on the area you live, so it’s important you contact your local police station ASAP so you can find out how long you have to collect your car before it’s disposed of. We have a guide to help you prepare with getting your seized car back.

You can either contact your local police station or if you live in London, you can use the TRACE scheme.

Yes, in most cases you’ll need impounded car insurance since your regular car insurance likely won’t cover you for releasing an impounded car. It will cover you for 30 days, so it’s important to arrange long-term cover once you have it back.

In Summary

  • Leaving a car impounded will result in it being removed and disposed of, which you'll have to pay for
  • You can choose to "disclaim" the vehicle but it will still cost you mean in removal and disposal fees
  • Impounded car insurance will allow you to collect your vehicle and have it be road legal until you arrange long-term cover

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