Impound Information for Vehicles Towed by Cardinal Towing
If your vehicle has been impounded by Cardinal Towing, this page provides the information you need to understand the process and recover your vehicle as quickly as possible. Cardinal Towing works in coordination with local law enforcement, property owners, and municipalities to perform lawful vehicle impounds in accordance with local regulations.
How to Recover an Impounded Vehicle
To retrieve an impounded vehicle, the registered owner or authorized driver must provide valid identification, proof of ownership, and any required documentation at the time of release. All applicable towing and storage fees must be paid before the vehicle can be released. Release hours, payment methods, and required documents may vary depending on the reason for the impound, so we encourage you to contact Cardinal Towing directly for current details and assistance.
Law Enforcement Tows to Impound Yards:
Contact Us: 636-947-3184
Lot Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL IMPOUNDS ARE CASH ONLY! NO ATM ON SITE
TO RETRIEVE YOUR VEHICLE, YOU WILL NEED:
Last 6 digits of the VIN
Year, Make, & Model of the vehicle
Proof of Ownership (Vehicle Registration or Title in Your Name)
Date of Impound
A Release Form from the Police Department may be required in some cases. (See below.)
Photo identification such as driver’s license, state id, passport, school or work id
A RELEASE FORM FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT MAY BE NEEDED IN SOME CASES:
*Ferguson
*Florissant
*Hazelwood
*Moline Acres
*Normandy
*North County Coop
Bridgeton
Cottleville
Lake St. Louis
Maryland Heights
St. Charles City
St. Charles County
Reasons a RELEASE FORM Will Be Needed:
Arrest
Abandoned Vehicle
Stolen Recovery
*A Release Form is required regardless of the reason for the tow.
Insurance Coverage:
If your vehicle is covered by full coverage insurance, the insurance company must call the lot office and provide a claim number.
Special Circumstances:
Under certain conditions, a vehicle can be released to a second party with a Letter of Authorization/Release Form.
If it’s titled in a Company/Business Name, then the vehicle can be released to a second party with a Notarized Hold Harmless Form.
