When you report an abandoned vehicles, please let us know:
Vehicles causing an obstruction should be reported to Warwickshire Police by calling 101 or, in an emergency, 999.
How do you define an abandoned vehicle?
A vehicle can be considered abandoned if it shows signs of being left for a long period of time, e.g. flat tyres, missing registration plates, broken windows.
How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
You can report an abandoned vehicle online, but please check whether the vehicle has been taxed before submitting your report.
We may not consider a taxed vehicle to be abandoned.
To check a vehicle's current tax status, enter the registration on the Government's website.
Vehicles causing an obstruction or creating a hazard should be reported to Warwickshire Police by calling 101 or, in an emergency, 999.
We assess every report on a case-by-case basis.
My neighbour’s car has not moved for weeks. Has it been abandoned?
Not necessarily. A vehicle can be legally parked in the same location for a long period, providing it's taxed, roadworthy and not causing an obstruction.
The vehicle's not taxed. Will the council remove it immediately?
This depends on the circumstances and ownership of the land. Officers may need to make further enquiries before deciding what action, if any, can be taken.
How long will it take for the council to investigate?
Timescales can vary depending on the circumstances of each report. We assess and investigate as quickly as reasonably practicable.
Will I receive updates after reporting a vehicle?
The council may provide updates when possible, although in some cases there may be limitations on the information we can share (e.g. the owner of the vehicle cannot be shared due to data protection laws.
What if I believe the vehicle has been stolen or involved in a road traffic collision?
If you believe a vehicle has been stolen or involved in a collision, call Warwickshire Police on 101 or, in an emergency, 999.
A vehicle has been abandoned on my private property/land - can it be removed?
The landowner or managing agent can report it to the council.
What action can be taken depends on the circumstances and ownership of the land. Officers may need to request further information before providing advice.
Can a SORN vehicle be parked on a public road?
Vehicles with a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) should not be parked or used on a public road.
You should report SORN vehicles parked or used on a public road to the DVLA.
Report a vehicle with a SORN to the DVLA
I have reported a vehicle as abandoned, but it's still there and I have not received an update from the council. What should I do?
Reporting a vehicle as abandoned does not automatically result in removal.
The council must first investigate and confirm whether the vehicle has been genuinely abandoned.
I no longer want my vehicle. Will the council take it away for free?
No, the council does not remove unwanted vehicles for free.
You should arrange for the vehicle to be collected by an authorised treatment facility, scrap dealer or other appropriate vehicle disposal service.