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If you leave your car at the impound lot, you will be charged storage fees for every day that the car is impounded. The storage fees are large. Storage fees on a standard vehicle (Under 8,000 pounds) are:
- $20/day for the first 5 days
- $35/day for each day after that
Large vehicles (8,000 pounds or more) are charged even higher storage fees.
- $60/day for the first 5 days
- $100/day for each day after that
If the car is left at the impound lot and you challenge the ticket and win the hearing, the car will be returned to you without any charges. However, if the hearing is lost, high storage fees may be charged to get the car back. Paying to get the car out early lowers the storage fees charged. You can call the City of Chicago Auto Pound Section at (312) 744-4444. If your vehicle was towed due to outstanding parking ticket debt, call Customer Service at (312) 744-7275. Use this search tool locate a vehicle.
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