Getting your car out of a Dallas impound lot

A car towed by the City of Dallas goes to one of three lots: Peak Auto Storage North (11211 Goodnight Ln.), Peak Auto Storage South (4206 E. Ledbetter Rd.) or the Dallas Police Auto Pound (1955 Vilbig Rd.). Look it up first.

Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (13)

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Where is my towed car in Dallas?

Look up where your towed car is, its status and the fees at search.autoreturn.com or by calling 972-430-6200.

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  • Phone: 972-430-6200.
  • Address: Dallas Police Auto Pound, 1955 Vilbig Rd., Dallas, TX 75208 (214-670-5116).
  • Hours: Auto Pound: one DPD page says 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, another says 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week. Call 214-670-5116 before you go. Both Peak Auto Storage lots are open 24 hours.
  • Dallas police non-emergency line: 214-744-4444.

What to bring to Dallas impound

Bring your original driver's license or state ID (a copy will not work) and the title or a bill of sale. To drive the car away you also need current insurance. Pay in cash or by Visa, Mastercard, AMEX or Discover; no checks.

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Sources (13)

  1. Dallas Police, Claiming a Vehicle, checked 2026-11-08. “Auto Pound Unit 1955 Vilbig Road Dallas, TX 75208 Tel 214-670-5116”
  2. Dallas Police, Auto Pound, checked 2026-11-08. “A vehicle can be retrieved between 9 am - 5 pm, daily.”
  3. Dallas Police, Auto Pound, checked 2026-11-08. “no financial responsibility (insurance), result of an accident”
  4. Dallas Police, Auto Pound General Information, checked 2026-11-09. “If your vehicle was towed by the City of Dallas it was transported to one of three locations: Peak Auto Storage - North Dallas 11211 Goodnight Ln., Dallas, TX 75229 (214) 890-4102”
  5. Dallas Police, Auto Pound General Information, checked 2026-11-09. “Peak Auto Storage - South Dallas 4206 E. Ledbetter Rd., Dallas, TX 75241 (214) 890-4138 Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays”
  6. Dallas Police, Auto Pound General Information, checked 2026-11-09. “Dallas Police Auto Pound 1955 Vilbig Rd., Dallas, TX 75208 (214) 670-5116 Open 9:00 a.m. - 7 p.m., 7 days a week, including holidays”
  7. Dallas Police, Auto Pound General Information, checked 2026-11-09. “If your vehicle was towed, you may obtain its location, status, and associated fees by calling the number listed, visiting the link or via the QR code. (972) 430-6200 or https://search.autoreturn.com”
  8. Dallas Police, Helpful Numbers, checked 2026-11-09. “Out of City/Out of State For Dallas 214-744-4444 Non-emergency calls - to make report 214-744-4444”
  9. Dallas Police, Auto Pound, checked 2026-11-08. “the Dallas Auto Pound will require proof of insurance on all releases vehicles”
  10. Dallas Police, Auto Pound, checked 2026-11-08. “the original driver license or identification card must be present”
  11. Dallas Police Department, Public Information, checked 2026-11-08. “If the vehicle is being driven out: Valid driver's license & a paper copy of current insurance.”
  12. Dallas Police, Claiming a Vehicle, checked 2026-11-09. “Current automobile insurance* Certificate of Title or Bill of Sale If ownership has changed within the last 30 days, a copy of the computer registration printout from the Department of Motor Vehicles.”
  13. Dallas Police, Auto Pound General Information, checked 2026-11-09. “Payments may be made in csah or with the following credit cards: Visa Mastercard AMEX Discover Checks are not accepted.”

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