A vehicle has been left in my street for days and I think it may be abandoned. Can you remove it?
We can only remove the vehicle if its owner is unknown and the vehicle untaxed. If the vehicle belongs to a neighbour and it has a valid tax disc then it does not meet the criteria of an abandoned vehicle and we are unable to remove it.
My neighbour owns the vehicle but never uses it and it is untaxed. Who should I contact?
We have no powers to remove the vehicle because it does not meet the criteria of an abandoned vehicle. It is a matter for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Can you remove a vehicle abandoned in a car park?
If the car park belongs to South Gloucestershire Council then we can remove the vehicle. If the car park is privately owned it is the landowner's responsibility to have the vehicle removed. If the vehicle is in a dangerous condition please contact the police who can deal with it under the Road Traffic Act.
Can you remove a vehicle that has been abandoned on my land?
It is the landowner's responsibility to have the vehicle removed from privately owned land. If the vehicle is in a dangerous condition, please contact the police.
Can you remove an abandoned vehicle from a residents' parking area in a council-owned housing area?
Please contact your local housing office.
How much do you charge the registered owner for the removal of an abandoned vehicle?
If we remove an abandoned vehicle we will charge the registered keeper £155.00 for its removal and disposal.
I have received an invoice for the removal and disposal of an abandoned vehicle but I am no longer the owner. What should I do?
It is your responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of change of ownership. It is possible that you may have informed the DVLA of change of ownership but their records have not been updated. If you are no longer the owner of the vehicle you must put it in writing to us and include the name and address of the person who took possession of the vehicle. Please enclose any evidence that may support your case.