questions about my stolen vehicle

ian_cromwell

Herzlos wrote: »

What has been said about the written statement and going to court? Are they implying they have concerns about it being uninsured?

I think your best option is to find a local solicitor, preferably one that deals with motoring law, but that's probably not necessary, and discuss it with them because there are probably nuances being missed.

they are saying they believe a friend of mine has taken car and sold it on for a profit they also want me to give a written statement at police station saying i did not give this person permission to sell it and possibly go to court.

but why would i have to go to court as far as im concerned my stolen car has been found i want it returned this is all

Tilt

If CID are involved, they are obviously carrying out an investigation to which your car is part of. Obviously as your 'friend' took you car and tried to sell it then that is a fraud/theft matter so a crime has been committed other than just the original TWOC.

Be prepared to be responsible for any recovery costs that were involved in finding your car. Your insurer's would normally cover those even with minimal cover. But as the car had no insurance you will need to pay for those charges yourself plus the police would only release the car when you produce a certificate of insurance relating to the car.

Herzlos

It's probably because the car had been sold on, that it's now part of an ongoing investigation into the reselling of stolen cars, so it might be a while before it's returned.

I'm slightly confused though; if this car is such that it was uninsured on private land, didn't lock, and the keys were left in it (albeit hidden), then I'd assume it wasn't worth much. If it was I'd assume it'd be insured or secured. That being the case, if you need a car to get to get about long distance, wouldn't it be easier to go and buy another car for a couple hundred quid to run about until you get yours back and you can sell it on again?

Or was the lack of insurance just temporary?

spacey2012

Was the car registered SORN ?
I would seek some legal advice, I have spotted something that a solicitor should have no trouble spotting, it could potentially be quite serious for you and this could be where the CID are heading.
And it is not to do with SORN or other civil matters.
Get some advice before making any statement.

ian_cromwell

spacey2012 wrote: »

Was the car registered SORN ?
I would seek some legal advice, I have spotted something that a solicitor should have no trouble spotting, it could potentially be quite serious for you and this could be where the CID are heading.
And it is not to do with SORN or other civil matters.
Get some advice before making any statement.

why just not say it lol

Strider590

ian_cromwell wrote: »

now im really angry as i have already lost my job due to working long distance and have no car now, im the legal owner and want my car back!!

ian_cromwell wrote: »

the boot did not lock and there was no insurance held on vehicle it was on private land

This doesn't make sense, how did you lose your job due to the theft when the car was uninsured anyway?

fivetide

Strider590 wrote: »

This doesn't make sense, how did you lose your job due to the theft when the car was uninsured anyway?

Already asked. Do read the thread dear boy

Strider590

fivetide wrote: »

Already asked. Do read the thread dear boy

Nope, too busy doing other stuff too....

But if:

ian_cromwell wrote: »

it was stolen whilst on holiday

Then why didn't the insurance auto-renew? Don't all insurance companies now do this?

ian_cromwell

i love the way people on forums try to be find flaws and buts in everybody's posts

for the record i lost my job not being able to travel up and down the country and the car was not insured as it expired 3 days before my holiday therefore no insurance on it whilst on holiday and car was stolen

anything else detective?

OddballJamie

Is this the correct timeline of events?

Lost job
Stopped insuring car
Went on holiday
Car stolen