Insurance and a car possibly stolen with a lost key

My car was stolen at the weekend, and there is the possibility that it was via the spare keys which could have been dropped outside or taken from the house. No signs of break in to car/house. What are...

How can I have the 'written off' tag removed from my repaired Mini?

My Mini was broken into and stolen in 2009 by a joyrider. It was recovered somewhat damaged a few hours later by police. My insurers promptly declared it would be written off, their assessor asserting...

I put a deposit on a car over the phone - have I been scammed?

I would be grateful for your advice concerning our attempt to purchase a car sourced on the AutoTrader website. My son saw a Citroen C5 Estate advertised in September 2012. He called the dealer and discussed...

I'm a trader and I sold a car with a stolen engine, unknown to me.

I'm an independent car trader and I buy and sell two to four cars a month as well as doing my day job. I recently purchased a car from a private seller that was advertised through eBay. I carried the...

My new car was stolen - what should I do?

I bought a 2nd and car from a well established garage in London. I then had the police seize the vehicle from me when I returned home, as it had a stolen engine, gearbox and wheels! The guy who part exchanged...

Keyless entry - risk of car theft?

I am looking to buy a new car and the model I am interested in has keyless entry. My friend has warned me against this and says that he read a recent article in a national newspaper highlighting an increasing...

Theft via OBD port

Recent articles in the press regarding a security flaw with late registered BMWs causes me concern. I've looked at the internet and there is a lot of information about vehicles being stolen by accessing...

Someone changed the owner of my car

Took my car to dealership who is now being investigated and has went out of business. They apparently said they had title to sell my car because they took a copy of the V5. I never left my car with them...

Are police officers limited in what they can do about vehicle crime?

In response to GJ, the thing to remember is that most vehicle crime is provable and clearly defined. The evidence is usually indisputable. Other crimes, however, are not. Police have to think whether there...

Car keys stolen from house

My parents house was recently burgled and the car keys taken. The car was in the garage and no attempt has been made to steal it but it is obviously vulnerable. The local Ford dealer will change the...