If your vehicle has been impounded for not being insured, you need to have impound insurance quickly. At Release my vehicle, we have got years of experience in the insurance market. We can provide 30-day temporary cover insurance policies for such a situation. Following a purchase, you can prove that you have got a minimum level of cover needed to release your vehicle and back on the road as early as possible.
Why are vehicles impounded by police?
The police and other authorities have the power to impound any vehicle for several reasons such as:
- Parked on public roads
- Illegal parking
- Driving without valid insurance or license
- Being driven in a way that is causing distress
- Involved in a crime
- Stolen and found by police
- Parked on private land without a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notifications)
Insurance for impounded vehicles
Finding valid impound insurance can be tough because this is a non-standard insurance policy and time is very important. We are committed to providing the support important to release your vehicle from the police pound. However, there are a few important considerations to be aware of before buying our insurance policy.
The level of cover we provide is third-party only. This means we cover you for any damage or accident caused to someone else’s vehicle in the event of an accident that is your fault. Third-party personal injury claims as well as third-party damage. We will provide you with all important documentation via mail as your proof of purchase is required to release your car.
Can you get short-term impounded car insurance?
Short-term impounded car insurance is a special policy designed for drivers whose vehicles have been impounded by the police as they were suspected of driving without insurance. They are generally available for 30 days which is the minimum that the pound staff will accept.
What happens to vehicles impounded by police?
The police have the right to impound and in some cases, destroy any vehicle that they believe is not insured. It is not legal in our country to drive a vehicle on a road on a park in a public place without a minimum of third-party insurance. Also, even vehicles insured incorrectly could get penalized.
Penalties for uninsured drivers include a fixed penalty and penalty points on your driving license. In addition, if you have to appear in court, you could get a big fine and get banned from driving.
Once impounded, authorities will take your vehicle to the police pound generally to the nearest pound. An impoud notice will detail exactly when and where your vehicle has been taken.
Following the police pound, you will have just 7 working days to produce the important impound policy documentation. This will then allow your vehicle to be retrieved and seven further days to release it. If you are unable to reclaim your vehicle after 14 days, there is a huge chance that your vehicle will be scrapped or sold at auction.
What documents do you need to release your vehicle?
There are a few documents that you need to release your impounded vehicle:
- Valid insurance
- Driving license
- A valid MOT certificate
How can you get an insurance quote?
As specialist insurers, we provide impound insurance for those wanting to release their vehicle from the police pound quickly and hassle-free. We can also help drivers that might be classified as a higher risk find the coverage they need. We can arrange an insurance quote as our UK-based call centers are always open to help you find your vehicle out of impound. Get your vehicle retrieved and back on the road as quickly as possible.
The advantages of insuring with Release my vehicle
We have been providers of impounded vehicle insurance for many years. As such, we can offer a high level of customer support for insurance policies that can be customized to your insurance requirements. Our dedicated UK-based team of professional insurance providers is on hand to help you secure the impound insurance policy you require.
By insuring with us, you can access the following advantages:
- A committed insurance team
- A UK-based call team
How long will it take to get a policy?
Once you have accepted an insurance quote and paid for it, it takes a few minutes for the policy to be set up then you will get a link to your policy by mail which will cover you onwards.
Impounded car cover
Most standard temporary insurance policies do not cover impounded vehicles. Therefore, your insurance policy must meet the following criteria for your vehicle to be released.
- The policy should cover your vehicle for a minimum of 30 days because the majority of temporary insurance policies are capped at 28 days and so would not allow you to retrieve your vehicle.
- The insurance policy should also specify that it covers impounded vehicles because many standard insurance policies do not cover impounded vehicles.
We can provide you with a temporary insurance policy that meets all the important legal needs for releasing an impounded vehicle. The level of cover is restricted to third-party only and is available.
Features of our impound insurance
Following are the salient features of our impound insurance policy.
- You will quickly get the cover that will help you to release your vehicle
- Third-party only cover
- We also cover drivers with pending convictions
- The insurance certificate is mailed to you quickly as your payment received
You can get a quick quote and commence the insurance quickly. Once you have purchased your insurance policy, you will receive your certificate of insurance which you can print and present to the police pound.
Having your vehicle impounded by the police can be a major discomfort but we will try to release your vehicle quickly. If you have any questions regarding vehicles impounded by the police or want to get an insurance quote, you can always contact us and our staff will be more than happy to assist you. Call now and release your vehicle quickly.
