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Vehicle Releases
In the event that your automobile is impounded and you are seeking to obtain its release, you must 1st come to the South Gate Police Department to obtain a vehicle release form. The vehicle can be released only to the registered owner who must possess a valid California driver's license. The vehicle must be currently registered.
Regular impound releases are $121, vehicles impounded for Driving Under the Influence are $401. Only cash is accepted for impound fees. After you obtain the vehicle release, you will be directed to the towing company that has stored your vehicle. The tow yard will charge it's own storage fees. Photo identification is required and a person with a valid drivers license must be present.
Tow Companies
The following towing companies are used in rotation:
Regular impound releases are $121, vehicles impounded for Driving Under the Influence are $401. Only cash is accepted for impound fees. After you obtain the vehicle release, you will be directed to the towing company that has stored your vehicle. The tow yard will charge it's own storage fees. Photo identification is required and a person with a valid drivers license must be present.
Tow Companies
The following towing companies are used in rotation:
- Mr. C's
4421 Mason Street
South Gate, CA 90280
Phone: 323-249-0575 - HP Tow
7300 Roseberry Avenue
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Phone: 323-583-1831
- Bell Gardens DMV
6801 S Garfield
Bell, CA 90201
Phone: 800-777-0133 - Compton DMV
2111 S Santa Fe Avenue
Compton, CA 90221
Phone: 800-777-0133 - Bellflower DMV
9520 E Artesia Boulevard
Bellflower, CA 90706
Phone 800-777-0133 - Montebello DMV
424 N Wilcox Avenue
Montebello, CA 90640
Phone: 800-777-0133 - Los Angeles DMV
3615 S Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: 800-777-0133