Most recently answered theft questions

My son bought a new car almost three years ago and paid for GAP insurance at the time, to cover the difference in the insurance settlement and the cost of a replacement car should the car be stolen. The...

I am having problems with my insurance company. My car was stolen on 07/01/2010, so I reported this to my insurance company but they refuse to pay out as they say that there was no MOT on the car and that...

I have a friend who owns a 2008 registered Toyota Landcruiser that he keeps in the car park of a block of flats locally with the alarm set. He recently drove it one morning and noticed a strange noise...

Sometime ago you recommended a portable steering wheel lock. What would be suitable for a Mercedes SLK200 kompressor that I have recently purchased?

My stepson gave his car to a dealership to sell on his behalf, they have sold it and now have gone into receivership and so he’s not got any cash or car. Is there anything he can do to recoup his money?

I don’t know if you can advise me here or just warn others about this. On 14th August this year I hired a car in Glasgow airport for a one-way trip to Reading. I was quoted £84, which included the one-way...

A friend of mine bought an 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3½ years ago from a private individual. He paid for a full HPI check, arranged his own bank loan, paid cash and got a signed receipt. A few weeks ago he...

I have some work in Poland next summer. My wife and I are considering driving there so that we might spend a week or two touring after the work is finished. However, I read in the Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness...

My car was stolen. Before the insurance paid me, the police found it, did forensic tests and then notified me it is ready for collection. By phone the police told me there was no visible damage. However...

Both number plates have been stolen from my car. I have reported the crime to the police. I am concerned that these plates may be attached to another car that is involved in a crime, incurs parking charges,...