AGAR-COSWORTH

Theres a 5 Series i have my eye on near me - hasn't moved since November, 2 flat tyres and looking pretty sorry for itself.

I remember ages ago on here someone spotted an abandoned RST or something and was able to effectively claim ownership.

How is this done, any pit falls? Will i legally own the car if i get the log-book from the DVLA?

Cheers

AJC

iTrader: (6)

i dunno, but im too interested as id have a field day, i know of 3 cars, not moved for ages

AGAR-COSWORTH

Indeed - mayby start up an ebay shop?

In all seriousness though, is there anything to stop the old owner from claiming it back from you?

St3V3_C

Is it taxed?

Jemma

Will someone have this S Reg Escort van from outside mine

Reported it to the DVLA (for no tax) and even they dont want it

AGAR-COSWORTH

Im not sure, i'll check next time im along the street.

Can you only claim it if it isn't taxed?

vroooom ptssssh

It needs to be untaxed yep, ive spotted a mitsu GTO

AGAR-COSWORTH

Go for it Davey! - although theres something tells me i'd be tracked down and sued for something like this , after all its in Bearsden

vroooom ptssssh

Haha, I know just your luck eh !!

RSCossieGaz

iTrader: (6)

check to see if itd taxed if it aint then you can go for it,call dvla they will give you information on what to do-it worked for me

AGAR-COSWORTH

Fingers crossed its not taxed then!

RSCossieGaz

iTrader: (6)

yeah mate coz if its taxed then theres nothing you can do

col cos1

iTrader: (5)

some poor bastard got knocked down on way home from work,has been in hospital for 2 months,comes out and finds someones smashed the window and claimed???????????? his car due to flat tyres and no road tax..

this just sounds stupid in my opinion,ive had loads of cars over the years,and for 1 reason or another have sat around my house with no tax.............and there would be plenty chance id just be like aye sure you can have it seen as im waiting on a gearbox and havent bothered to tax it.........................................

RSCossieGaz

iTrader: (6)

well if cars not taxed you take a very big risk if you leave it parked on the streets,different matter if its on your drive/garden etc

col cos1

iTrader: (5)

but surely the only risk is dvla imponding it and you having to pay to get it back not joe public claiming as their own???????????????/

Jimboxr4x4

Just cos a car isn't taxed doesn't mean you can assume the rights of the owner.

col cos1

iTrader: (5)

my point exactly

Maxiboy

if a cars not taxed can,t be kept on the street. once impound they keep it for 28 days then crush

slim20012

round here they go to a local scrap yard where he has to keep them for a certain amount of time then he does what he likes with em.

well they used to not sure now as the scrap yards closed but

vroooom ptssssh

The DVLA send the owner a form out and give them a chance to sa "no it's my car" before they issue a new log book or whatever to the claimeeee afaik!

hugh janass

Some guy over on xrtwo.com went and took an old porsche from some where,but the owner wer'nt to happy. I think he ended up with a bit of grief too.

biglee

hello.... check this one out... lol
https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...622&highlight=

Rs Baz

the warden comes round here puts a ticket if its still there within 7 days
a lorry come's and thay crush it on the back

RSCossieGaz

iTrader: (6)

alot of ppl dont know the loopholes,dont know idear if they have changed things since

RSCossieGaz

iTrader: (6)

if ppl know theres a loophole they would but only if untaxed,parked on a public road and owner doesnt claim ownership of car when told about.

dave_y

iTrader: (4)

there is a Vauxhall Corsa near me that is untaxed parked on the pavement which hasn't moved for months.

in Plymouth off North Hill if anyone wants it lol