If your car has been impounded, then you need to obtain special impounded car insurance in order to retrieve it. Luckily car impound release insurance quotes are very easy to get.
- Special cover to allow you to get your car back
- impound insurance for under 21 available
- Low excess
- Quick and easy quotes
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A guide to car impound release insurance
Retrieving a car that’s been impounded can be a stressful experience, especially since the longer it’s impounded, the more costs you’ll incur. Fortunately getting car impound release insurance is a stress-free process and you can gave cover in place in a matter of minutes.
To get car impound release insurance quotes now, click the green button. To find out more about car impound release insurance, such as the reason cars get impounded and the things you’ll need to take with you to get your car released, keep reading.
Did you know?
Why do cars get impounded?
Some of the main reasons that cars get impounded include:
- Parking illegally
- Dangerous driving
- Being uninsured
- Not having road tax
- Driving without a licence
- Your car being involved in a crime
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What do I need to in order to have my car released?
When you go to the impound to get your car back, you’ll need to bring the following with you:
- Proof of identity – This can be any piece of government-issued ID, including your driving licence, passport or national identity card.
- Proof of ownership – You’ll also need to provide proof that you’re the owner of the vehicle by bringing your log book, bill of sale and any other proof you can find.
- Your driving licence – You’ll need to bring your valid photocard licence too.
- Penalty ticket you were issued – This is the penalty ticket or notice you were issued when the car was first impounded.
- Impound release fee – You’ll of course also need the release fee, whatever that may be.
- Valid MOT certificate – A valid MOT certificate is also required.
- Certificate of insurance – This can be a paper certificate or copy of emails with your insurance documents present.
Did you know?
Hourly car insurance can cover you for all risks, including accidents, theft and breakdowns.
How much does car impound release insurance cost?
The cost of car impound release insurance will vary depending on some key factors, such as:
- Your age
- The reason your car was impounded
- Your location
- Driving history
- How long the vehicle has been impounded
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Why do I need special insurance to get my impounded car back?
In order for your car to be released, you have to show that you have cover for a period of at least 30 days. Car impound release insurance will allow you to do this and will provide third party cover for this period.
How long will I be covered for?
A car impound release policy will typically cover you for 30 days.
Will my car being impounded affect the cost of my regular car insurance?
Unfortunately it is likely to mean you pay more for your regular car insurance going forward, particularly if the reason it was impounded is on the more serious side, such as it being involved in a crime.
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