Abandoned vehicles

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Abandoned vehicles are unsightly, may be dangerous and could even have been used in a crime.

It's not always easy to tell if a vehicle has been abandoned. Make sure that you do not enter or touch the vehicle.

If it has been involved in a crime, the vehicle will need to be investigated by the police. It may also contain hazardous waste or could be a fire risk.

There are a number of signs to look for:

• flat tyres or removed wheels
• litter or leaves under the vehicle – this may mean that it hasn’t moved for some time
• smashed windscreen or other windows
• missing number plates
• the vehicle contain items of waste, like tyres, old newspapers, or general rubbish
• vehicle parts, like the bumper, seats or radio, have been removed or damaged
• graffiti on the vehicle, and
• wires hanging from the dashboard because the vehicle has been 'hot-wired' (driven without keys by connecting ignition wires together).

You should also check if there is a tax disc on the vehicle and whether it's past the expiry date. If possible, you should check with your neighbours or local businesses to see if anyone knows anything about the ownership of the vehicle.



You can also report a suspected abandoned vehicle using our online form:

Abandoned vehicle online reporting form

Untaxed vehicles

If you suspect that a vehicle is untaxed you can report this on the DVLA website or phone: 0870 240 6282 (this can be done anonymously).

The details needed are:

• the make/model
• the colour
• the registration number
• the time it can be seen on the public road (if known)
• the name and address of the owner (if known)

Alternatively, you can e-mail the DVLA at unlic.dvla@gtnet.gov.uk with these details.

For further information, please contact us.

• email: wardens.es@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: Greener Renfrewshire Helpline: 0141 842 4448
• call in or write to us at: Environmental Services, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley PA1 1UG
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