If your car has been towed or seized to the Charlton Police Pound, our expert service can efficiently collect it from the police pound and return it to you or transport it directly to a garage.
We specialize in assisting drivers whose vehicles have been:
- Towed due to parking or traffic offences
- Seized for insurance or licence violations
- Removed by police following an arrest or incident
- Taken to a pound after an accident or breakdown
Our knowledgeable team understands the pound procedures, necessary paperwork, and time limits, ensuring you don’t have to navigate the process alone. Trust us to help you reclaim your vehicle quickly and hassle-free.
We specialize in assisting drivers whose vehicles have been:
- Towed due to parking or traffic offences
- Seized for insurance or licence violations
- Removed by police following an arrest or incident
- Taken to a pound after an accident or breakdown
Our knowledgeable team understands the pound procedures, necessary paperwork, and time limits, ensuring you don’t have to navigate the process alone. Trust us to help you reclaim your vehicle quickly and hassle-free.
Police Pound Recovery Near Charlton
Our job is to handle your Charlton Recovery Service so you can focus on getting your documents and payment ready.
If you've found yourself dealing with a car that's been towed to the Charlton Pound, don’t sweat it—you're in the right place! Our team specializes in quick and hassle-free vehicle pound recovery, making sure you’re back on the road in no time.
We know how stressful this situation can be, so we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Whether it’s paperwork or logistics, we’ve got your back. Just give us a shout, and let’s get your wheels rolling again!
Give us the pound name or location (if you have it), your vehicle registration, make and model, and any pound reference number you have been given.
2. We confirm a quote and ETA
We confirm the recovery cost based on distance and vehicle type, agree where you want the car taken after release, and give you an estimated arrival time.
3. We meet you at the Charlton pound
We meet you at the police pound at the agreed time. You deal with the paperwork and pound fees at the office while we prepare the truck.
4. We load and secure your vehicle
Once the pound staff release the vehicle, we safely load it onto our truck – even if it is non‑running, damaged or has no MOT or tax.
5. We deliver your vehicle where you need it
We can take your car back to your home, workplace, a garage, storage site or another address you choose.
Charlton Police Pound Car Recovery insurance policy allows us to recover and transport third party vehicles on behalf of their owners from a police or local authority pound.
When you book police pound recovery with us, you get a complete, door‑to‑door service:
- Collection from your home, work, hotel, station or another agreed location
- Transport to and from the police or local authority pound
- Waiting time at the pound while you complete paperwork and pay fees
- Loading and unloading even if the car will not start or is badly damaged
- Safe, secure transport to your chosen destination after release
- Fully insured recovery with experienced, professional drivers
Charlton Police Vehicle Accident Recovery
The answer is yes, they should accept it.
A month by month policy is just the same as a normal annual policy, except that it is renewable each month rather than being contracted to last for a full year.
This is completely different from short term motors insurance policies which only last from between one day and 30 days, and which cannot be extended for longer periods, and which are not acceptable for this purpose.
Every year a great many people take along friends who have car insurance which entitles them to drive any vehicle which does not belong to them, but almost invariably there is a condition on these policies which states that they cannot be used for getting vehicles out of police pounds on behalf of other people; it is necessary for you to get the vehicle out yourself, using your own insurance. If you cannot do this, Charlton Police Pound Car Recovery can assist you. We can safely recover any vehicle including Car, Van, Motorcycle, Caravan and Trucks.
If you are unsure whether you have the right documents, do not panic. Our Police Pound Guide includes a detailed checklist and advice on what to do if something is missing.
Disclaiming a vehicle in the Charlton Police Pound
If you do want to reclaim your vehicle from the pound, you should attend with proof of identity and ownership, pay any statutory charges and disclaim all rights to it.
The vehicle will be disposed of immediately and you will not be liable to any additional storage or disposal charges.
Police Pound Charlton, Bramshot Ave, London SE7 7HY
If your vehicle is was removed to the pound under statutory powers (abandoned, accident damaged, causing an obstruction) even if you choose not to reclaim it you must still attend the police pound to prove ownership and pay statutory disposal charge.
You will also be asked to sign a disclaimer for the vehicle. After this, you will not be liable for any further charges related to the removal and storage of the vehicle. You are still liable for any Penalty Charge Notice which may have been issued.
| Service | Charge | Guide price* |
|---|---|---|
| Removal – to Charlton Police Pound | on road, upright, not substantially damaged | £192 |
| Removal – to Charlton Police Pound | on road, damaged or not upright | £320 |
| Removal – to Charlton Police Pound | off road, upright | £320 |
| Removal – to Charlton Police Pound | damaged, not upright, off road | £384 |
| Removal – to Charlton Police Pound | Motorcycle | £192 |
| Disposal | Motorcycle | £64 |
| Disposal | Car / Van | £96 |
| Storage Motorcycle | Per day | £13 |
| Storage Car / Van | Per day | £26 |
Our Police Pound Recovery Service Charge
We will confirm an exact quote on the phone based on your pound location, vehicle size and destination, with no hidden extras.
Have your pound details and vehicle registration ready when you call so we can give you an accurate figure straight away.
Can you collect my vehicle without me?
Usually the registered keeper or named driver must attend the pound in person with ID and documents. In some cases we can collect without you once the pound has fully released the vehicle to us – call to discuss your situation.
What if my car has no MOT or tax?
A vehicle without MOT or tax should not be driven on the road, but it can still be moved on a recovery truck. We regularly move non‑roadworthy vehicles from pounds to garages or storage sites.
What if I have lost my keys?
We can still transport a vehicle without keys. You may need a locksmith or your garage to supply a replacement key once the vehicle has been moved.
Can you take my car straight to a garage?
Yes. Many customers ask us to take their vehicle directly from the pound to a mechanic or body shop so repairs or checks can start immediately.
Do you deal with the police fees for me?
No. You remain responsible for paying all police, council and storage fees directly to the pound, but we are happy to explain the process and timings as best we can.
Usually the registered keeper or named driver must attend the pound in person with ID and documents. In some cases we can collect without you once the pound has fully released the vehicle to us – call to discuss your situation.
What if my car has no MOT or tax?
A vehicle without MOT or tax should not be driven on the road, but it can still be moved on a recovery truck. We regularly move non‑roadworthy vehicles from pounds to garages or storage sites.
What if I have lost my keys?
We can still transport a vehicle without keys. You may need a locksmith or your garage to supply a replacement key once the vehicle has been moved.
Can you take my car straight to a garage?
Yes. Many customers ask us to take their vehicle directly from the pound to a mechanic or body shop so repairs or checks can start immediately.
Do you deal with the police fees for me?
No. You remain responsible for paying all police, council and storage fees directly to the pound, but we are happy to explain the process and timings as best we can.
How long can police hold a car in an impound?
Usually held for 7 to 14 days. If you do not pay fees, the car can be sold or scrapped.
Do I need impound insurance to get my car back?
Yes
Can I get my car out of impound without a log book?
Yes
How do I contact Charlton Police Pound?
Phone: 020 7161 0944
Email: Charltondocuments@met.police.uk or Vrescharlton@met.police.uk
If your car has been towed or seized, time and storage charges can add up quickly. We offer fast, 24‑hour police pound recovery in Charlton, with clear pricing and experienced drivers who understand pound procedures.
Call now on 07473 940835 or use our 24‑7 contact form to book recovery. Have your pound location, vehicle registration and any reference numbers ready if you can – but if you are not sure, we will still do our best to help.
Call now on 07473 940835 or use our 24‑7 contact form to book recovery. Have your pound location, vehicle registration and any reference numbers ready if you can – but if you are not sure, we will still do our best to help.
