Find Your Vehicle

When your vehicle has been towed, we can help. Enter your license plate number or VIN number to search to see if your vehicle is listed in our impound database. If you are having trouble locating your vehicle, our team will support you through the task of redeeming your car. In the midst of a challenging situation, Southside Wrecker handles the impound process with professionalism and respect.

Vehicle Impound Search & Release Service in Union City, Atlanta & Newnan, GA

When your car gets towed, you want answers fast. Southside Wrecker’s vehicle impound search puts that information in one place: enter your license plate number or VIN into the tool above, and you’ll see whether your vehicle is sitting in our Union City impound lot before you make a single phone call.
The database updates as vehicles come in, so a quick search usually tells you everything you need: where your car is, what it will take to get it back, and who to call with questions. It’s the quickest way to find your towed car in Georgia when you’re not sure where to start.

Which Car Impound Lot Is Holding Your Vehicle

Southside Wrecker manages vehicle impounds out of two yards, one in Union City and one in Newnan, and handles recoveries throughout Atlanta, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and the rest of our service area. If your search turns up a match, the results point you to the right lot so you’re not driving to the wrong address.
Light-duty vehicles like sedans and minivans move through the same basic process as larger vehicles. Heavy-duty recoveries, think semi-trucks and construction equipment, sometimes take a bit longer given the size and complexity of the job.

Still Can’t Find Your Vehicle? Try a Different Search

If your first search comes up empty, don’t assume the worst. A towed vehicle locator can miss a match for a few reasons: a typo in the VIN, a plate that hasn’t been entered yet, or a tow that happened outside our service area. Try running it again, this time searching by the number you didn’t use the first time. Whether you find a towed car by VIN number or find a towed vehicle by license plate, the tool checks the same database either way.
If our tow locator still doesn’t return a result, call our team directly. We can look up a vehicle faster than the online tool in cases where the record is still being processed.

What Happens After You Locate Your Vehicle

Finding your car in our system is the easy part. Releasing it from the impound yard requires proof it’s actually yours: a valid ID, proof of ownership or registration, and payment for towing and storage fees. If someone else is picking up the vehicle on your behalf, they’ll need a signed vehicle release authorization form along with their own ID.

 

FAQ

How do I use the Vehicle Impound Search to find my towed vehicle in Georgia?

Enter your license plate number or VIN into the impound search tool at the top of this page. If Southside Wrecker towed your vehicle, it will show up in the results along with the impound lot location and next steps. The search covers vehicles towed within our Union City, Newnan, and Atlanta service area.

What should I do if my vehicle does not appear in the impound search database?

First, double check the VIN or plate number for typos, then try the other search option if you only tried one. Southside Wrecker’s towed vehicle locator for Georgia updates quickly, but records can take a little time to post right after a tow. If your vehicle is still missing after that, call our team and we’ll check the manual log for you.

How long does it take for a towed vehicle to appear in the Impound Lookup system?

Most vehicles show up in the Impound Lookup within a few hours of arriving at the lot. During busy periods, like after a storm or a bad wreck on the highway, it can take longer for every tow to get logged. If you’re searching the same day your vehicle was towed and nothing turns up yet, give it a little time before assuming something’s wrong.

What documents do I need to bring to the Impound Yard to release my vehicle?

Bring a valid photo ID, proof of ownership or current registration, and be ready to cover towing and storage fees. If someone other than the registered owner is picking up the vehicle, they’ll also need a completed vehicle release authorization form. Having everything ready before you arrive at the Impound Yard speeds up the release considerably.

How to find my car in impound?

Use the license plate or VIN search on this page first. It’s the fastest way to confirm whether your car is in one of our lots and see exactly where it’s being held. If the search doesn’t return a match, call our office and our team can look it up manually.

How to know where my car was towed?

Your impound search results will tell you exactly which lot your vehicle is being held at, whether that’s Union City, Newnan, or another location in our service area. If you were present when the tow happened, the responding officer or towing crew should have also given you that information on the spot.

How to find a towed car?

Search by license plate or VIN on this page to check whether Southside Wrecker towed your vehicle. If you’re not sure which company handled the tow, your local police department can point you in the right direction, since impound records are typically company specific rather than shared across every towing service in the area.

How to find out where my car is impounded?

Start with the search tool above using either your VIN or plate number. If a match comes up, you’ll get the exact address to head to. If your car doesn’t show up here, it may have been towed by a different company, and your local police department can point you to the impound lot near you.

Can I retrieve personal belongings from my vehicle while it is in the Impound Yard?

Yes, in most cases you can retrieve personal items from your vehicle once you arrive at the Impound Yard, even before completing the full release. Bring your ID so our team can verify the vehicle belongs to you, and let us know if you’re only there to grab belongings rather than drive the vehicle away.

Why was my vehicle impounded instead of just being towed?

Vehicles get impounded rather than just towed for reasons like expired registration, an unlicensed driver, or a request from law enforcement following an accident or arrest. In these cases, the vehicle is held until the owner provides the right documentation and clears any fees before release. If you’re not sure why your vehicle was impounded, our team can explain the specific reason when you call or arrive at the lot.

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