Download Authorization Template to Retrieve a Towed Vehicle from the Municipal Pound in La Coronada (Word/PDF)

Finding out your car has been towed by the municipal tow truck (grúa municipal) is a frustrating experience. In Spain, if you are not the registered owner of the vehicle—or if you simply cannot go to the municipal depot (depósito municipal) in person—you cannot just send a friend or relative. The local administration requires a signed legal authorization. This practical guide explains how to get your car back in La Coronada, complete with a ready-to-copy legal template.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in La Coronada

To retrieve your vehicle from the municipal pound associated with the Ayuntamiento de La Coronada, you must follow specific local administrative steps:

• Verify the Location: Contact the local Policia Local or the town hall of La Coronada to confirm the exact physical location where towed vehicles are impounded, as small municipalities often use designated local lots or regional facilities.
• Settle the Fine and Tow Fees: Before the vehicle can be released, all municipal towing fees (tasa de grúa) and the corresponding traffic fine must be paid. Proof of payment is mandatory.
• Submission of the Authorization: If the vehicle's owner cannot attend, the authorized person must present the original signed document, along with copies of the required identification documents, directly to the administrative office at the pound or the local police station.

MODELO DE AUTORIZACIÓN PARA RECOGER VEHÍCULO DEL DEPÓSITO MUNICIPAL

DON / DOÑA: [Nombre y Apellidos del Titular], con DNI [Número de DNI] y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa],

EN CALIDAD DE: Propietario/a / Titular del vehículo marca [Marca], modelo [Modelo], con matrícula [Número de matrícula] y número de bastidor [Número de bastidor],

POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE, AUTORIZA A:

DON / DOÑA: [Nombre y Apellidos de la persona autorizada], con DNI [Número de DNI del autorizado] y teléfono de contacto [Teléfono],

Para que, en mi nombre y representación, pueda realizar los trámites necesarios, abonar las tasas correspondientes y retirar del Depósito Municipal de Vehículos de La Coronada el vehículo anteriormente mencionado, el cual fue retirado por la grúa municipal en fecha [Fecha de la retirada].

Para que así conste y surta los efectos oportunos, firmo la presente autorización en [Ciudad/Localidad], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo. El/La Titular (Autorizante): ______________________
Fdo. La Persona Autorizada: ______________________

Additional documentation required

Simply having the authorization form is not enough. To successfully release your vehicle in La Coronada, the authorized person must bring a complete file to the municipal depot:

• Identification: Original DNI, NIE, or Passport of both the vehicle owner (photocopy is usually accepted) and the authorized person (original is mandatory).
• Proof of Ownership: The original Vehicle Registration Certificate (Permiso de Circulación) and the Technical Inspection Card (Tarjeta de ITV). These are normally kept inside the glove compartment, but ensure they are accessible.
• Payment Proof: Receipt showing that the towing fee and any associated municipal traffic fines have been fully paid.
• Insurance Proof: Valid compulsory vehicle insurance policy receipt (recibo del seguro), though in some cases the system verifies this electronically.

Expert Tip: Act quickly. Municipal pounds in Spain charge a daily custody fee (estancia en depósito) for every 24 hours the vehicle remains unclaimed. Filling out the template accurately with correct ID numbers prevents administrative delays and avoids unnecessary extra charges at the La Coronada municipal facility.