How to Retrieve Your Vehicle from the Municipal Impound (Depósito) in La Calera: Downloadable Authorization Template
Finding your car missing from where you parked it in La Calera can be a stressful experience. If your vehicle has been towed by the municipal tow truck service (grúa), you will need to follow specific administrative steps to recover it. This article provides a practical guide and a ready-to-use authorization template if you are unable to pick up the vehicle yourself and need to send a representative.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in La Calera
Once you confirm your vehicle is at the municipal impound, you must present yourself at the facility. If the registered owner cannot attend, they must sign an authorization form. Follow these steps:
- Identify the exact location of the municipal impound in La Calera.
- Ensure the authorized person carries their original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- The document must be signed by the owner of the vehicle.
- In some cases, the impound office may require the signature to be accompanied by a photocopy of the owner's ID.
AUTORIZACIÓN PARA LA RETIRADA DE VEHÍCULO DEL DEPÓSITO MUNICIPAL
En La Calera, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ________________, en calidad de propietario/a del vehículo con matrícula ____________, por la presente:
AUTORIZO
A D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ________________, para que en mi nombre pueda realizar las gestiones necesarias, abonar las tasas correspondientes y retirar el vehículo anteriormente mencionado del Depósito Municipal de La Calera.
Para que así conste y surta los efectos oportunos, firmo la presente autorización en La Calera.
Fdo: __________________________
(Firma del Propietario)
Additional documentation required
Beyond the authorization letter, you must ensure the person picking up the car has the following items ready to avoid being turned away:
- The original vehicle registration document (Permiso de Circulación).
- A valid Technical Inspection card (ITV) if the vehicle is old enough to require it.
- Proof of mandatory vehicle insurance (Seguro Obligatorio).
- Proof of payment of the tow truck fee (tasa de grúa) and the daily storage fee (estancia en depósito), which can usually be paid at the impound office via card.
Expert Tip: Always call the La Calera local police (Policía Local) non-emergency line before heading to the impound. Sometimes, the administrative processing of the tow can take an hour or two; confirming the vehicle has been "processed" into the system will save you a wasted trip. If the car belongs to a company, ensure the authorization is printed on company letterhead and signed by an authorized representative with the company stamp.