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My Car Is Sitting in an Impound Lot After an Accident. What Should I Do?

The worst thing you can do with a vehicle in a storage yard is nothing. Nothing is the option that costs the most.

The math nobody explains

Storage is typically billed per day. Liability investigations can take weeks. Nobody at either insurance company is paying that bill while they work, and there is a real risk you end up arguing about charges after the fact.

Act on the vehicle, not the claim

You may not be able to speed up a liability decision. You can often do something about where the vehicle sits while that decision is being made. Those are separate problems and they can be solved separately.

What we may be able to do

  • Help arrange removal from the impound or storage facility.
  • Bring the vehicle to our secure North Phoenix shop.
  • Store it while the claim is addressed.
  • Document the condition of the vehicle thoroughly.
  • Communicate with the insurance company about the repair.

Depending on the circumstances, we may be able to help get your vehicle out of impound and into a secure repair facility before the situation gets worse. Call (602) 600-7825 immediately so we can discuss your options.

Common Questions

Who pays storage fees after a car accident?

It depends on liability and the policies involved. Sometimes the at-fault carrier pays reasonable towing and storage; sometimes the owner is left with charges the insurer considers excessive or unauthorized. Reducing how long the vehicle sits is generally in the owner's interest.

Call Airpark Before You Make a Decision

If your insurance company is telling you where to take your car, your vehicle is sitting in an impound lot, or your claim is being delayed — call us first. We'll explain your options.