Surprising that the tow yard would have called, in fact they would have no access to any info on the phone #. If the police did not contact her by phone or mail she should contact them to make sure they show it as recovered. If it still shows as stolen she should not drive it until it shows as recovered in the system or she could lose it again when an officer comes across it. Even if she is driving it they can and will take it away from her. Also make sure they are an authorized police tow yard, if not something is fishy. I've never ever known or heard of the tow co. calling the owner of the vehicle of its recovery or even a general impound. Notification by the tow yard is generally done by mail through the DMV via a Liensale notice, not by phone. This is processed through a separate company that is bonded with the state.