1. Contact the police. The police may have towed your car if it was abandoned, illegally parked, or involved in an accident. If the police towed your car, they will be able to tell you where it is and how to retrieve it.
2. Contact the local towing company. If the police did not tow your car, a local towing company may have. Check the phone book or search online for towing companies in your area. Call each company and ask if they have your car.
3. Check the impound lot. If the police or a towing company towed your car, it may be impounded. You can find out if your car is impounded by calling the local impound lot.
4. Check the city's website. Some cities have websites that list towed vehicles. You can check the website for your city to see if your car is listed.
Once you have located your car, you will need to pay a towing fee and any other associated fees before you can retrieve it. The towing fee will vary depending on the towing company and the distance your car was towed.
Here are some tips for preventing your car from being towed:
* Park in legal parking spots. Make sure you park your car in a legal parking spot. If you are not sure if a parking spot is legal, look for a sign that says "No Parking."
* Don't leave your car abandoned. If you are going to be away from your car for a long period of time, make sure you leave a note on your windshield that says when you will be back.
* Get your car repaired if it is not safe. If your car is not safe to drive, get it repaired as soon as possible. A police officer may tow your car if it is found to be unsafe.
