Towing From Private Property

Diversified Towing & Recovery

(641) 344-1510

Towing From Private Property

Your Car Can Be Towed For Unauthorized Parking On Private Property

Private property owners sometimes hire Diversified Towing & Recovery to keep parking lots or access lanes clear of unauthorized users. This can include cars parking in another tenant's spot in an apartment complex or vehicles not following posted parking rules.

Even without posted rules, the owner may contact a towing company or local law enforcement to remove a vehicle parked on their private property without permission.

Note that procedures and regulations for towing and impounding vehicles may vary by city and county in Iowa.

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Impound Storage Rates & Fees

  • Daily Charges - Outdoor Storage
  • Daily Charges- Indoor Storage
  • Daily Charges- Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
  • Additional fees for Processing, Credit Card Transactions, and Taxes
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Recent Changes to notification and retrieval process

Section 2 & 3 – Notice & Reclaiming Timelines

  • Reduces the timeframe for police or private entities to send certified mail notice of a seized vehicle from 20 days to 10 days.
  • Extends the vehicle/property reclamation period for owners and lienholders from 10 days to 20 days after notice. After the 20-day period, all rights, title, and claims to the vehicle are forfeited.

Section 4 – Lienholder Inspections, Personal Property Reclamation, Display of Charges

  • Lienholder Inspection: Allows lienholders of record to request a vehicle condition inspection for a fee not to exceed $100. Private entities must accommodate the request by providing physical access to the vehicle or clear photographs.
  • Personal Property Retrieval: Allows registered owners to retrieve unattached personal property from inside the vehicle one time during the 20-day reclamation period during normal business hours. Eligible items include prescription medications, medical or mobility equipment, childcare items, work clothing, identification documents, phones, laptops/tablets, work tools, wallets, tax and financial documents, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and non-vehicle keys.
  • Display of Charges: Requires private towing entities to clearly post daily storage fees and impound-related charges at their business location and make the same information available on their website so customers can easily view applicable fees.

Was Your Vehicle Towed by Diversified Towing & Recovery?

Visit our Vehicle Locator and input your license plate or VIN to search our inventory of towed vehicles stored at one of our locations.

Please call our dispatch phone number (641) 344-1510 with the location or address where you believe the vehicle was towed from, the year/make/model, and the registered owner or driver's information.

Once the vehicle and owner information has been confirmed, we can schedule a time to set up a release of the vehicle with proof of valid driver's license, proof of ownership, and proof of up-to-date insurance on the vehicle, as well as completing payment for the current invoice due at the time of pick up or at the time of towing the vehicle out from one of our storage facilities.

Private Property Owners

Contact Diversified Towing & Recovery to request towing from your private property.

Please call our dispatch number, 641-344-1510, and ask for Jessica or Greg. We can provide guidance or recommendations on the process for towing from private property. The steps and processes will vary depending on the circumstances.

If you are calling from a commercial private property, for example, an apartment complex, please be prepared to provide a copy of your property's community rules and regulations when requesting to set up towing services with us.

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Vehicle Locator
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Additional Towing and Recovery Services

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Car and Truck Towing

Our flatbed tow trucks keep your car or truck safe while quickly transporting it to your preferred service center or dealership. We are near you and available 24 hours a day.

Learn more about our car and truck towing services.

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Heavy Duty Truck Towing

Heavy-duty wreckers and rotators can provide roadside service and tow your big rig, semi, bus, or motorhome where you need to go.

Learn more about our heavy-duty truck towing services.

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Police Impounds

There are many reasons why the police would have your vehicle towed and impounded in Iowa.

Learn more about Iowa's impound notifications and the reclaiming process.

Real Customer Reviews

Five yellow stars

"I drive nights and was stuck in my parking spot. They were the only ones to answer at 3 am. They got to me in a very timely manner and I was back on the road. Very professional."

Mike Wacker

"Diversified towing was great. The gentleman that came to our aid was fantastic. He called and made sure he had what he needed before he came. He kept in touch while in route. Got the job done quickly and professionally. My husband and I were very pleased with his service."

Jessica

"Mohamed here, saying thank you to all the people working in Diversified Towing, they treat you like family, when my semi was stuck on ice in IA, the truck couldn't build air any more, they Towed my truck, to their shop, gave me a ride to a motel, brought back from the motel when truck was fixed, and all that with a warm smile, Thank you again."

Wadi Eljari

"Great people, they went out of their way to make sure we didn’t have to pay anything extra, they were quick to the call and over all incredibly helpful. I did not expect this experience to be this pleasant! I strongly recommend. Good folks"

Christine Collins

"Wonderful service! He drove over an hour to help me out, and was so patient with me the during the entire process."

Lillian Bombeck

"These guys are beyond a 5!!! Deserve as many stars as u see in the night sky. I broke down Saturday morning. They towed my truck and loaded trailer to their shop, provided a vehicle for me to get around for the weekend, and a daycab so I could deliver on time Monday morning."

Randy Wulf