To get your car out of the CCPD impound in Corpus Christi, the registered owner brings a photo ID, proof of insurance, and current registration to the Police Auto Pound at 5485 Greenwood Dr, (361) 857-1996, open for releases 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week. That’s the whole process in one sentence. Everything below fills in the details: how to find out where your car is, what the fees look like, what to do if you’re not the registered owner, and what rights you have under Texas law.
Is the city impound the same as the police impound?
In Corpus Christi they are the same place. The city impound, the police impound and what people search for as the city pound for cars all mean the CCPD Vehicle Impound Lot at 5485 Greenwood Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78417. The City of Corpus Christi lists that lot as open 24 hours a day to accept impounded vehicles, with releases handled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. seven days a week (City of Corpus Christi, Vehicle Impounds). A vehicle hauled out of a private parking lot is a different situation and goes to the towing company’s own storage yard, not to Greenwood Drive.
Once the car is released, it still has to leave the lot, and a car that would not start before it was towed will not start now. Quick Tow Corpus Christi is the towing line Coastal Bend drivers call to get a released vehicle off the impound lot and home.
How do I find my towed car in Corpus Christi?
To find my towed car is the first thing most people search, and the answer is one phone call. If you come back to where you parked and your car is gone, don’t assume the worst. Sometimes it was towed; sometimes it was stolen.
Call the CCPD Police Auto Pound at (361) 857-1996. Have at least one of these ready when you call: your license plate number, the case number if you have it, or the driver’s name. The staff can tell you whether the vehicle is in their system and when it arrived.
If you think the tow may involve a legal matter or asset forfeiture, say so on that call and ask the pound which unit to contact.
The city accepts impounded vehicles 24 hours a day, so your car may have arrived in the middle of the night even if you can’t pick it up until morning.
What to bring to the impound
The Corpus Christi Police Department publishes a short list. Confirm the current document list when you call (361) 857-1996, because a missing item can send you back another day. (A vehicle hauled off a parking lot rather than by police is a private property tow, and it goes to a different lot.)
Photo ID. TDLR lists a state driver’s license, a federal-issued ID, or a foreign government-issued ID. Ask the pound which of those it will take, because a photo on your phone doesn’t count.
Proof of current insurance. It needs to be current, not expired. A photo of your insurance card on your phone is generally accepted, but a printed card works too. The key word is current.
Current registration. The city checks for a current registration sticker on the vehicle itself. If your registration has lapsed, you may need to handle that before you can take the car home.
Bring all three. Don’t guess about which ones you’ll need.
Call (361) 967-8088 for a jump start or a tow. The line takes calls 24/7.
If you’re not the registered owner
Texas storage-facility rules are owner-centric. If your name isn’t on the title, ask the lot which proof of authority it will accept before you drive over.
TDLR lists several ownership proofs a vehicle storage facility may accept, including a title, insurance card, tax-collector receipt, lease or rental agreement, or a driver license that matches the registration. A notarized authorization can also be required when someone other than the registered owner is picking up. Ask the pound which combination it wants for your situation. Do not treat a notary fee as a published city rate.
What it costs
Call (361) 857-1996 for the itemized amount on your vehicle before you go. Police-ordered tows are not priced from this site’s published consent-tow figures. TDLR publishes statewide maximums for certain nonconsent tows, and daily storage is a separate line. Texas adjusted storage rates published by TDLR are $22.85 per day for vehicles 25 feet or less and $39.99 per day for longer vehicles. Local charges can sit under those caps. Pick the car up as soon as you can, because storage is billed per day or part of a day.
If the vehicle is on an investigative hold, ask the pound whether storage is being billed during that period. Do not assume fees pause.
Payment methods accepted at the lot are worth confirming when you call ahead.
Release hours and what to expect at the lot
The Police Auto Pound is located at 5485 Greenwood Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78417.
Vehicle releases happen Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The lot accepts vehicles 24 hours a day, but releasing them is strictly daytime hours, seven days a week.
Plan to arrive with enough time to handle paperwork before 5:00 p.m. If you show up at 4:45 with a missing document, you’ll need to come back tomorrow and pay another day of storage.
When you arrive, go to the office first. You’ll pay the fees, sign the release paperwork, and then someone will escort you to the vehicle or direct you to it on the lot.
Your rights under Texas law
Texas regulates non-consent tows through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 2308. If your car was towed without your permission, either by police directive or from private property, you have rights worth knowing.
The right to a tow hearing. If you believe your car was towed improperly or that the fees being charged are unreasonable, you can request a tow hearing. The hearing is filed with a Justice of the Peace court in the precinct where the tow originated. TDLR says the request must be filed before the 14th day after the car was placed in the vehicle storage facility or booted, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays. The court may charge a $20 filing fee, and the hearing must be held within 21 calendar days of the request.
The right to an itemized receipt. Any tow company must give you an itemized bill showing every charge. If something looks wrong, you don’t have to just pay it.
The right to your personal property. Even if you can’t pay to get your car out right now, you’re entitled to retrieve personal belongings from the vehicle, including prescription medications, car seats, and other items, without paying the full release fees.
If you’re dealing with a tow that feels wrong, the TDLR consumer complaint line is a starting point. The company’s TDLR license number should appear on any documentation they give you.
What Quick Tow Corpus Christi can do
We can’t get your car out of the city impound for you; only the registered owner or a properly authorized person can do that. If the released vehicle will not start, our jump start and emergency towing pages explain how to request a match with an independent operator. Call (361) 967-8088. The referral line takes calls around the clock. The operator taking the job quotes the work.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get my car out of impound in Corpus Christi?
The registered owner goes to the CCPD Police Auto Pound at 5485 Greenwood Dr with a photo ID, proof of current insurance, and a vehicle showing a current registration sticker. The release window is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week. Call (361) 857-1996 first to confirm the vehicle is there and ask about the current fees before you make the trip.
Where is the Corpus Christi impound lot?
The CCPD Police Auto Pound is at 5485 Greenwood Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78417. The phone number is (361) 857-1996. It accepts vehicles 24 hours a day but only releases them between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
How much does it cost to get a car out of impound in Corpus Christi?
Call (361) 857-1996 for the exact amount on your vehicle before you go. The bill usually includes the tow plus daily storage. Storage charges can change based on how long the vehicle has been held.
Can someone other than the registered owner pick up the car?
Ask the pound first. Someone other than the registered owner may need written authorization and a copy of the owner’s identification. TDLR also recognizes several ownership proofs. The lot decides which combination it will accept that day.
What if my car is on an investigative hold?
Ask the pound whether storage is being billed while the vehicle is on an investigative hold. Once the hold is cleared, you still go through the standard release process.
Can I get my personal belongings out without paying to release the car?
Under Texas law, you’re entitled to retrieve essential personal property from an impounded vehicle, including things like prescription medication, a child’s car seat, and identification documents, without paying the full impound fees. Call (361) 857-1996 to arrange access to the vehicle for that purpose.