DVLA clamping untaxed vehicles in Southport town centre

The DVLA are busy clamping untaxed vehicles in Southport town centre this morning (January 21st).

The DVLA clamping release fee is £100 if you pay the fine within 24 hours. The cost to de-clamp an untaxed vehicle is less if it's paid within 24 hours of DVLA car clamping.

Vehicles get impounded after 24 hours if the release fee is not paid. They can destroy it after 7 days of unpaid storage. That is why you should get in touch using the DVLA car pound contact number.

You can pay a 'surety' or deposit if you do not tax the vehicle when you get it released. The surety costs £160 for most cars or motorcycles.

There are variable charges up to £700 for other vehicles. You can lose your surety deposit if you have not taxed the vehicle within 14 days.

Reclaiming an Impounded Vehicle after 24 Hours

If you reclaim your vehicle after 24 hours the DVLA clamp release fee is £200. You still need to get tax and the charge for vehicle storage could be £21 a day. You can pay the clamp release fee online, over the phone, or in person at the DVLA vehicle pound.