Legal Advice - Abandoned Cars

There is a car in my road with has been there for a few days and seems to be abandoned. What should I do?

Take a look at the vehicle and make a note of the following:

The registration number
Whether there is a current tax disc displayed
Is the vehicle locked?
Is there any damage to the vehicle - inside or outside?

Call the Police and they will check to see if it is stolen or suspicious.

If it is not reported stolen, the Environmental Health Department at your local council can serve a 7 day notice on the vehicle. If it is not moved within those 7 days, the council can then arrange to remove it and have it scrapped.

People are starting to remove parts such as hubcaps and wheels from a car which has been abandoned. What should I do?

This is theft even though the vehicle appears to have been abandoned. If you actually witness this happening please call us on 999 with a full description of those responsible. We will try to attend as quickly as possible to deal with those concerned.