City Tow
Where San Jose towed cars are stored.
Checked Nov 14, 2026. We don't have your car: call the lot to confirm it is there.
- Address
- 224 S. 24th Street, San Jose, CA 95116
- Hours
- Not published. Call before you go.
- Payment
- cash, personal check, credit
- Phone
- 408-490-4300
Good to know: Listed as a San Jose police contract tow company in the SJPD Tow Hearing Unit manual revised July 2021. Call the Auto Desk to confirm which company has your car.
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Basic tow service2 | $335 | Police-ordered |
| Vehicle storage (outside or inside)2 | $130 / day | Police-ordered |
| After-hours gate fee2Applies from one hour after the SJPD desk closes until it reopens. | $130 | Police-ordered |
City-set fees for police tows are on the San Jose page.
Legal limits: California towing laws · calculate your total.
What to bring
Full checklist, including when the car is not in your name
- SJPD vehicle release, if the Auto Desk says one is required
- Valid driver's license or a licensed driver
- Personal ID
Other San Jose lots
All San Jose towed-car info · How to fight a tow
Sources
Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Recover Towed Vehicle (Internet Archive capture of October 3, 2026, live site blocks automated reading), San Jose Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Public Safety Fees (Internet Archive capture of August 13, 2026, live site blocks automated reading), San Jose Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Tow Hearing Unit Standard Operating Procedures Manual (revised July 7, 2021), San Jose Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Duty Manual revision memo 2026-017, Reporting Vehicle Tows (Aries automated towing system), San Jose Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city and town population estimates (SUB-EST2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.