Impound Release Insurance in Bristol

Avon and Somerset Police operate ANPR across Bristol — the M32 into the centre, the M4 and M5 interchange at Almondsbury and the main city arterials — and seize uninsured vehicles under Section 165 daily. The car is recovered to a police-contracted pound where charges accrue from day one.

A seized car can only be driven out against a specialist impound policy. Our 28-day certificate is emailed the same day you pay, which is usually fast enough to collect before a second day of storage is billed.

Bristol & Avon area pounds

1. Avon and Somerset Police recover seized vehicles to contracted recovery operators around Bristol and the wider force area.
2. The seizure notice names the operator holding your car — call to confirm opening hours and the exact document list before setting off.

How do Bristol pound releases work?

Take your seizure notice, photo ID, driving licence, V5C or proof of ownership, and an impound insurance certificate to the pound named on the notice, pay the release fees, and drive the car away — most releases are same-day.

How much are release fees in Bristol?

Statutory charges: typically £192 removal for a car plus roughly £26 per day in storage. The longer the car sits, the more you pay, so sort the insurance first and go promptly.

Does the 28-day policy start straight away?

Yes — cover starts the day you choose at purchase (usually today) and the certificate is emailed within minutes, so it’s valid by the time you reach the pound.

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