Imagine walking back to where you parked your car, only to find it’s gone. Stay calm, it might have been towed.
The “SMS Reboque” service is a public service provided by the Ministry of Internal Administration that lets you find your towed vehicle via SMS.
If you can’t find your car, this service can help. It tells you if your car was towed and where it is.
To use it, send an SMS to 3838 with the text “REBOQUE” followed by your car’s license plate number (without spaces or hyphens).
You’ll get a response with:
- Whether your car was towed
- Where it’s being held
- Contact info to get it back
The service is free (except for the normal SMS cost) and is available in some cities. You can also use it online by visiting the SMS Reboque website and entering your car’s license plate number.
How to Avoid Getting Your Car Towed
To avoid using this service, remember to:
Respect parking signs and don’t park in areas that aren’t meant for parking, like the side of the road or on sidewalks. This puts you and others at risk, including people with disabilities.
By following these tips, you can avoid the hassle of getting your car towed.