How much does it cost to get a car out of impound in Shockoe Bottom?
A plain-English guide to impound and storage costs in Shockoe Bottom: release fees, daily storage, the paperwork you need, and how to get your car back for less.
Why impound & storage fees costs what it does in Shockoe Bottom
Impound costs inside the City of Richmond follow the city's own local towing fee ordinance, most recently revised by City Council in a 2025 ordinance reported to raise the hookup fee ceiling toward $195, still under Virginia's statewide maximum of $210 set by Va. Code § 46.2-1233.1. Virginia law requires the first 24 hours of storage to be free everywhere in the state, and Richmond has run police-directed tows through a single exclusive contractor, Seibert's Towing, since 1992. Reported figures from City Council's Fall 2025 action have not been independently confirmed against the final adopted Code of Ordinances text, so treat exact dollar amounts as directional until verified against Richmond's own Chapter 27.
A Shockoe Bottom tow, whether a weekend nightlife lot pull or a flash-flood recovery, runs through Seibert's Towing, Richmond's exclusive contractor since 1992. The towed-vehicle listing at apps.richmondgov.com/applications/towviewing or the non-emergency line, (804) 646-5100, confirms a city tow fast. Richmond's 2025 ordinance reportedly raised the local hookup cap near $195, still under Virginia's statewide $210 maximum, and flood-related recovery work is billed separately from a standard impound tow.
Shockoe Bottom impound & storage fees at a glance
Ranges reflect Richmond Core conditions. Every job is flat-quoted before dispatch, with the number stated on the call, never adjusted at the drop. No surge for nights, weekends, or holidays.
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Common Shockoe Bottom cost questions
How much does it cost to get my car out of impound in Shockoe Bottom?
The City of Richmond sets its own private-property towing fee cap by ordinance, most recently revised in 2025; local news coverage of that City Council action put the new hookup ceiling near $195, though the exact adopted figure hasn't been independently confirmed against the final Code of Ordinances text. Either way, no Richmond tow can exceed Virginia's statewide maximum of $210 for the hookup under Va. Code § 46.2-1233.1, and the first 24 hours of storage is always free by state law. Ask for an itemized bill before you pay.
What do I need to get my impounded car back in Shockoe Bottom?
Bring a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Virginia law (Va. Code § 46.2-1217) says a towing business cannot refuse payment by cash, an insurance-company check, a certified check, money order, or credit card, and it must post its full fee list where you can see it before you pay. If a law enforcement agency ordered the tow, ask what release documentation they require. Ask for an itemized bill regardless.
What happens if I don't pick up my car in Shockoe Bottom?
Virginia's garage-keeper lien law (Va. Code § 46.2-644.01) requires the tow company to notify the DMV within 7 business days of taking your car to check for existing liens. Once DMV notifies you or your lienholder, you get 10 business days from that notice to reclaim the vehicle before the company can enforce its lien or relinquish it. Storage fees keep accruing the entire time, so picking the car up early is always cheaper than letting it sit.
Can Quick Tow Richmond get my car out of impound in Shockoe Bottom?
We're a private tow and roadside company, not the storage yard holding your car, so we can't waive the yard's fees or release it faster. What we can do is help you understand the process and tow your car wherever it needs to go once the yard releases it. Call (804) 701-6752.
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