Impound Vehicle Recovery Manchester

A vehicle impounded by the police or DVLA needs collecting as quickly as possible. Storage fees add up every day, and if the vehicle is not collected within a set number of days the pound can legally dispose of it. MW Recovery collects impounded vehicles from police pounds and DVLA yards across Greater Manchester and delivers them to your chosen destination.

We deal with this process every week. We know the paperwork requirements, the contact numbers for Greater Manchester Police, and the location of all major vehicle pounds in the area. We can tell you exactly what documents you need before you spend time going to collect your vehicle only to be turned away.

Why Vehicles Get Impounded

• No insurance: police can seize a vehicle if the registered keeper cannot prove valid insurance at the time of the stop
• No road tax (VED): DVLA seizes untaxed vehicles from public roads and private land visible from the public highway
• Driving without a licence: the vehicle can be seized if the driver is not licenced for that category of vehicle
• Abandoned vehicles: local councils and police have powers to remove vehicles that appear abandoned
• Traffic offences: in some cases involving serious offences, police impound the vehicle as part of the investigation

Documents Needed to Release Your Vehicle

The exact requirements vary depending on why the vehicle was seized and which authority holds it. In most cases you need:

• A valid V5C registration document (logbook) or proof of ownership
• A valid insurance policy for the vehicle. If the seizure was for no insurance, new cover must be in force before the vehicle is released
• A valid MOT certificate if the vehicle is not exempt
• A valid driving licence
• The impound release fee. Greater Manchester Police pounds charge a release fee plus a daily storage charge from the time of seizure

Call us on 07553 322281 before you go to the pound. We can tell you exactly what that specific pound requires and save you a wasted trip.

Greater Manchester Police Pounds

Greater Manchester Police operate vehicle storage facilities across the city region. Recovery management is handled through police-approved contractors. We know how to work with these contractors to arrange collection on your behalf. You don't need to go to the pound yourself if you'd prefer not to. We collect the vehicle once the release paperwork has been authorised and deliver it to your home address or a garage of your choice.

DVLA Impounds

The DVLA seizes vehicles with no road tax from public roads and private land visible from the public highway. DVLA impound procedures are handled separately from police impounds. The registered keeper receives a notice by post. If you have had a DVLA impound notice, act quickly. The vehicle is yours for only a limited number of days before the DVLA can dispose of it.

Daily Storage Costs

Vehicle pounds charge daily storage fees. The release fee combined with several days of storage can total several hundred pounds fast. Every day that passes costs you more. We get to impound collections as quickly as possible once you have the paperwork sorted.

For impound vehicle recovery across Manchester and Greater Manchester, call 07553 322281. See our related vehicle repossession service or the full services list.