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Tow Yards in Concord: Where Your Car Goes After an Accident

Find where your vehicle was towed, understand storage fees, and learn how to retrieve your belongings before costs add up.

Quick Answer

Cars towed after Concord accidents typically go to Crockett's Towing (2027 Arnold Industrial Way) or Courtesy Towing (1915 Mark Court). The tow yard is listed on your CHP-180 form. Storage fees run $50-75/day and start immediately — retrieve your car or belongings ASAP. Call Concord PD non-emergency at (925) 671-3220 if you don't know where your car was taken.

Tow Yards Serving Concord

After a car accident in Concord, your vehicle may be towed by police if it's blocking traffic, unsafe to drive, or needs to be held as evidence. Here are the primary tow yards that contract with Concord Police and CHP:

Crockett's Towing

Police Contract

Address 2027 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, CA 94520

Phone (925) 682-1515

Hours 24/7 towing, office hours vary

Services Police impounds, accident recovery

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Courtesy Towing

Police Contract

Address 1915 Mark Court, Concord, CA 94520

Phone (925) 689-8697

Hours 24/7 towing, office hours vary

Services Police impounds, private property tows

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B&D Towing

CHP / Highway

Address 4425 Contractors Place, Livermore, CA 94551

Phone (925) 449-4800

Serves Highway 4, I-680, I-580 accidents

Note CHP rotation — may vary by incident

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Don't Know Where Your Car Is?

Call Concord PD's non-emergency line at (925) 671-3220. Give them your license plate or VIN and they can tell you which tow company has your vehicle. For highway accidents, call CHP Martinez at (925) 646-3900.

Tow Yard Fees: What to Expect

Storage fees start accruing the moment your car arrives at the yard — including weekends and holidays. Here's what typical fees look like in Contra Costa County:

Fee Type	Typical Cost
Basic tow (within 10 miles)	$250 – $350
Daily storage	$50 – $75/day
After-hours release fee	$50 – $100
Administrative/gate fee	$25 – $50
Total after 7 days	$600 – $900+

Fees Add Up Fast

At $75/day, a two-week delay costs over $1,000 in storage alone. Even if your car is totaled or you're waiting on insurance, the meter is running. Retrieve your belongings and deal with the vehicle as quickly as possible.

How to Retrieve Your Belongings

Even if your car is totaled or you can't afford to get it out yet, you have the right to retrieve your personal belongings. Here's what you need to know:

Bring Valid ID

Driver's license or state ID matching the vehicle registration. If you're not the registered owner, bring written authorization from the owner.

Bring Proof of Ownership

Vehicle registration, insurance card, or title. The tow yard needs to verify you have a legal right to access the vehicle.

First Visit is Free

California law requires tow yards to let you retrieve personal belongings during business hours without charge for your first visit.

Go During Business Hours

Call ahead to confirm office hours. After-hours access may require an additional fee, and some yards won't allow it at all.

Lien Sales: Don't Lose Your Car

If you don't pay storage fees, the tow yard can eventually sell your vehicle to recover their costs. Here's how the California lien sale process works:

California Lien Sale Timeline

30-Day Notice Required

The tow yard must notify you (and your lienholder, if any) that fees are owed and a lien sale is being pursued.

<$4K

Vehicles Under $4,000

Can be sold after 30 days with proper notice — no DMV hearing required.

>$4K

Vehicles Over $4,000

The tow yard must apply for a lien sale hearing through the DMV before selling.

What you lose: If your car is sold at lien sale, you lose the vehicle AND still owe any remaining balance if the sale doesn't cover the fees.

Attorney Tip

If the other driver was at fault, their insurance should reimburse reasonable towing and storage fees as part of your property damage claim. Keep all receipts. However, insurance companies may dispute "excessive" storage if you waited too long to deal with the vehicle — another reason to act quickly.

Will Insurance Cover Towing & Storage?

If the Other Driver Was at Fault

Their liability insurance should cover your towing and reasonable storage fees as part of your property damage claim. You may need to pay upfront and seek reimbursement.

If You Have Collision Coverage

Your own insurance will cover towing and storage (minus your deductible), regardless of fault. Check if you have roadside assistance or towing coverage, which may have separate limits.

If You Only Have Liability Coverage

You'll need to recover these costs from the at-fault driver's insurance. If they're uninsured, you may be responsible for the fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do towed cars go after an accident in Concord?

Cars towed by Concord Police typically go to Crockett's Towing at 2027 Arnold Industrial Way or Courtesy Towing at 1915 Mark Court. For highway accidents (Highway 4, I-680), CHP may use different companies on rotation. The tow yard is listed on your CHP-180 form, or call Concord PD non-emergency at (925) 671-3220.

How much does tow yard storage cost in Concord?

Storage fees typically run $50-75 per day in Contra Costa County. Combined with a standard tow fee of $250-350, you could owe $500+ within the first week. Fees start immediately — including weekends and holidays — so retrieve your vehicle or belongings as soon as possible.

Can I get my belongings from a towed car?

Yes. California law requires tow yards to release personal belongings during business hours without charge for the first visit. Bring valid ID and proof of ownership (registration or insurance card). Some yards charge a small fee for subsequent visits.

How long before a tow yard can sell my car?

In California, a tow yard can apply for a lien sale after 30 days if storage fees remain unpaid. For vehicles worth under $4,000, they may sell after 30 days with proper notice. For higher-value vehicles, a DMV lien sale hearing is required first.

Will insurance pay for towing and storage fees?

If you have collision coverage or the other driver was at fault, their insurance should cover reasonable towing and storage fees. However, you may need to pay upfront and seek reimbursement. Don't let fees accumulate — insurance may dispute "excessive" storage charges if you waited too long.