Impound Release Insurance in Birmingham
West Midlands Police run some of the most active ANPR enforcement outside London — around the city centre, the A38 corridor and the motorway network — and uninsured vehicles are seized on the spot under Section 165. Recovered cars go to police-contracted pounds around Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
Standard insurance won’t get a seized car released: pounds ask for a specialist impound policy. Ours is a 28-day certificate issued the same day, so you can collect the car before storage charges stack up.
Birmingham vehicle pounds
- West Midlands Police use contracted recovery operators across the region rather than one central pound.
- Your seizure notice names the recovery operator, the site address and its opening hours — ring ahead to confirm the documents they want to see.
How do I find out where my car was taken in Birmingham?
The seizure notice handed to you (or posted to the registered keeper) names the recovery operator and pound address. If you’ve lost it, contact West Midlands Police quoting the vehicle registration.
What does releasing an impounded car in Birmingham cost?
The statutory charges apply: typically £192 removal for a car plus roughly £26 per day in storage, paid directly to the pound, on top of your impound insurance.
Can I get cover today and collect the car today?
Yes. The quote takes about 2 minutes and your 28-day impound certificate is emailed straight after payment — most customers collect the same day if they arrive within the pound’s opening hours.
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