Vehicles abandoned on any land in the open air will be investigated and removed. The permission of the landowner is required before abandoned vehicles can be removed from private land.
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Phone: | Warwickshire Hotline - 0800 16 999 00 (Cruncher) | |
Fax: | 024 7637 6340 | |
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Service Unit: | Development and Town Centre Services | |
For vehicles causing an obstruction to the highway or suspected of being stolen contact the Police on 024 7664 1111.
The local council will deal with any vehicles reported as abandoned on local roads or property (usually including private property). The vehicle will be removed if it is causing a public nuisance, is untaxed or if has not been removed by the owner a specified length of time after a notice of removal has been placed on the vehicle.
How to report
- Complete the online form to notify us - please provide as much detail as possible.
- Alternatively call the Warwickshire Hotline above.
- If there is a safety risk Warwickshire Police will be contacted to deal with the issue.
- Otherwise the Council will check and deal with the abandoned vehicle appropriately.
Conditions
Vehicles that are suspected of being stolen will be referred to the Police.
10 Ways to Spot an Abandoned Car
- Does it look vandalised and/or fire damaged?
- Does it look unused and in poor condition?
- Is there a valid tax disc?
- Does it look like it's been in a road traffic accident?
- Has it been parked or abandoned in an isolated or unusual location?
- Have parts been removed or damaged? (e.g. broken windows, flat tyres)
- Are the wheels or petrol cap missing?
- Is it in a known area for abandoned vehicles?
- Have you seen anybody use it or act suspiciously around it?
- Has it been there for over a week?
What to do next...
Don't ignore it call the cruncher and report it and we'll CRUNCH IT UP!
