Auto Pound

Auto Pound
1301 E. Northside Drive 76102-1202
(817) 871-5950 : 871-5951
(817) 871-5957 Fax

Towing Fees and Information | Auto Auction Information

The Auto Pound is open 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Towing fees are set by City Ordinance No. 12924.

• Wrecker fees:
  Standard: $135.00
  Tilt Bed/Rollback: $135.00
  Heavy Duty: $216.00 per hour
  Preservation/Impoundment fee: $20.00
  Storage fee: $20.00 per day. Over 25 feet: $30.00 per day
  Notification fee: $50.00
  Extra Labor on Towage: $100.00 per hour
  Second Wrecker: $100.00 per hour 1 hour minimum
  

Notification letters will be sent to the last known owner/lien holder after 48 hours and the $50.00 Notification Fee will be applied to the final cost of the impoundment. Extra labor charges will be applied to the wrecker fee, when applicable.

A State-issued ID must be presented along with proof of ownership, i.e. title, current registration, contract if not older than one year or notarized bill of sale, prior to viewing or retrieving an impounded vehicle.

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The Code of the City of Fort Worth, Article IX, Section 22-302, advises, persons having their vehicle impounded have a right to an administrative hearing and appeal hearing. The hearing will be in reference to the propriety of the impoundment of their vehicle. As of September 1, 2005, the Justice Court - Precinct 1 located at 100 W. Weatherford (817) 884-1395 has jurisdiction.

Administrative Hearing – Transportation Code 685.003-685.007Rights of owners of stored vehicles to hearings.
The owner of a vehicle that has been removed and placed in a vehicle storage facility without the consent of the owner of the vehicle is entitled to a hearing on whether probable cause existed for the removal and placement. A written request must be delivered to the Court before the sixth day after the date the vehicle was placed in the vehicle storage facility, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. The request must contain the following:

• The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the vehicle
  

• The location and date from which the vehicle was removed
  

• The name, address and telephone number of the vehicle storage facility in which the vehicle was placed
  

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Auctions are normally held every other Wednesday. The following are the dates for 2008:

January 9, 23
February 6, 20
March 5, 19
April 2, 16, 30
May 14, 25
June 11, 25
July 9, 23
August 6, 20
September 3, 17
October 1, 15, 29
November 12, 26
December 10, 24

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Auctions are scheduled every other Wednesday to dispose of abandoned or seized vehicles including trailers and motorcycles. Miscellaneous surplus items from the Fort Worth Police Department Property Room and other City of Fort Worth sources may also be included at these auctions.

• The auction is open to the public; no entrance fee is charged.
  

• A dealer’s license is not required; however, registration requires a Texas driver’s license.
  

• Gates open at 8:00 a.m. with bidding to begin at 9:00 a.m. June – September and 10:00 a.m. October –May
  

• Lists of vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, and miscellaneous property are available on the Lonestar website (www.lonstarauctioneers.com) the Friday before each auction.
  

• No one under the age of 18 is allowed on the lot.
  

• All property is sold as-is. Bidders are not allowed to start the vehicles prior to the auction but will be advised by the auctioneer if the vehicle runs.
  

• All property goes to the highest bidder.

Payment:

• Payment is required within 30 minutes after the end of the auction.
  

• Cash is accepted; credit cards are not accepted.
  

• Checks will be accepted with a bank letter of credit. The bank letter must state: “_______ is a customer of this bank. This bank will guarantee unqualified payment to Lone Star Auctioneers on account #_______ up to the amount of $______. No stop payment will be issued regarding this transaction. This letter expires on ______.” The expiration of the letter must not be sooner than two weeks following the auction.
  

• Checks may be accepted without a bank letter if Lone Star Auctioneers agree to guarantee the funds for a fee of 2.5% that will be charged to the buyer.

Property Removal:

• All property must be towed from the lot at the expense of the buyer auction based on the following criteria:
  

  • Vehicles towed off of the lot by TxDOT-certified wrecker may be removed anytime following the auction through 6:00 p.m. on Thursday;
    

  • Vehicles may be removed with a trailer, tow dolly, tow bar during daylight hours only (Wednesday: through 6:00 p.m.; Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
    

  • No chains, tow strap, rope or pushing vehicles will be allowed

• If a vehicle is not removed by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, it will be impounded and storage fees will begin accumulating.
  

• No repair work will be permitted on impound property except changing tires.
  

• Vehicles may not be driven off the lot unless the owner demonstrates proof of registration and insurance prior to removal.

Please refer all questions to Lone Star Auctioneers at 817.740.9400 or www.lonstarauctioneers.com.

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