Need Someone Else to Collect Your Impounded Vehicle?
We help drivers arrange nominated driver impound insurance when they cannot legally collect the vehicle themselves.
✔ 30-day impound cover
✔ For currently banned or disqualified drivers
✔ Currently out of the country or unable to go to the Police station
✔ Policies from £314.54 (Price depends on car, driver, and driving history)
⏱ Takes around 3 minutes
✔ FCA Regulated ✔ Certificates Emailed Fast ✔ UK Wide Support
Release Your Impounded Car with a nominated driver
Are you unable to drive your vehicle and need insurance to release it from a police compound?
UK Sure provides fast and affordable nominated driver impound car insurance accepted by police compounds across the UK.
Whether your vehicle has been seized for:
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no insurance
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driving offences
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invalid cover
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vehicle tax issues
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Section 165A police seizure
We can help you get insured quickly so you can legally recover your vehicle with a nominated driver!
Why Choose UK Sure?
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Instant impounded car insurance quotes.
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30-day policies accepted by the UK police pounds
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Cover for UK, EU & international licence holders
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Convicted drivers considered
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Fast document delivery by email
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Friendly UK-based support team
⏱ Takes around 3 minutes
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What is Nominated Driver Impound Insurance?
Nominated driver impound insurance is a specialist policy that allows an additional approved driver to collect a seized vehicle from a police compound when the registered keeper cannot legally drive it.
Any person can be a nominated driver to collect the vehicle from the pound, provided they meet the strict legal criteria required by the police and the insurance provider.
Legal Criteria for the Driver
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Age Requirement: They must be at least 26 years old
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License Requirement: They must hold a valid, full UK/EU driving licence for the specific vehicle being released.
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Why Has My Car Been Impounded?
Vehicles can be impounded for a variety of legal and road traffic reasons. The Police may seize a vehicle when it does not meet legal requirements or has been involved in certain offences.
Common Reasons for Vehicle Impound, where impounded insurance is needed:
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Driving without valid insurance
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Driving without a valid licence
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Illegal or dangerous driving
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Parking violations or obstruction
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Driving while disqualified
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Vehicle condition issues making it unsafe for the road
How To Release An Impounded Car with a nominated driver?
Releasing your vehicle is usually straightforward when you have the correct documents.
01 Arrange Impounded Car Insurance
Purchase a valid impound insurance policy accepted by the police pound.
02 Receive Your Insurance Documents
Your documents are typically emailed shortly after purchase.
03 Visit the Police Compound
Take your documents to the compound where your vehicle is being held.
04 Pay Release & Storage Fees
Police compounds usually charge daily storage fees plus a release fee.
05 Collect Your Vehicle
Once approved, you can legally drive your car away.
⏱ Takes around 3 minutes
Who Can Get Impounded Car Insurance?
We can help many types of drivers, including:
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UK licence holders
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EU licence holders
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international drivers
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provisional licence holders
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convicted drivers
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named drivers
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young drivers
Eligibility depends on your driving history, vehicle type, and circumstances.
UK Sure Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Our FCA Firm reference number is 923039.
Why choose UK Sure for Impound Insurance?
Fast Quote Process
Getting impound insurance through UK Sure is quick and straightforward. Our simple quote process helps you arrange cover without unnecessary delays, so you can focus on releasing your vehicle as soon as possible.
Banned Drivers
UK Sure can consider a wide range of non-standard and complex cases, including banned drivers, convicted drivers, provisional licence holders, and drivers with EU or international licences who may find it difficult to obtain cover elsewhere.
Helpful Team
Releasing an impounded vehicle can be stressful. Our experienced UK-based team is available to answer questions, explain the process, and provide support from quote through to policy documents.
Vehicle Release Policies
UK Sure arranges policies specifically designed to help meet the requirements for releasing vehicles from police compounds. Our specialist impound insurance helps drivers obtain the cover needed to recover their vehicle quickly and legally.
Impound Insurers
UK Sure arranges policies specifically designed for vehicle release from police compounds. Our impound insurance is accepted by UK police pounds and helps drivers meet the requirements needed to recover their vehicle.
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