Well my cars been cloned, parking tickets in Newham
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So other than this off direct.gov any advise on what to do?
direct gov said:
If you think your vehicle has been cloned
Cloning involves the copying of the identity of a similar (non-stolen) vehicle already on the road. Criminals find an exact match of the
car
they have stolen and replace the number plates on the vehicle with false number plates.
If you suspect your vehicle has been cloned, the following points will help you avoid becoming a victim of further crime.
What you need to do
If you think you have been the victim of vehicle cloning you should:
• return any fines or correspondence to the issuing authorities providing them with any documentary evidence you have
• write to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Swansea, SA99 1ZA or fax them on 01792 783 083, they will record your correspondence.
• contact the police, it is a matter for them to trace and prosecute the culprit to prevent this illegal activity from continuing
Cloning involves the copying of the identity of a similar (non-stolen) vehicle already on the road. Criminals find an exact match of the
car
they have stolen and replace the number plates on the vehicle with false number plates.
If you suspect your vehicle has been cloned, the following points will help you avoid becoming a victim of further crime.
What you need to do
If you think you have been the victim of vehicle cloning you should:
• return any fines or correspondence to the issuing authorities providing them with any documentary evidence you have
• write to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Swansea, SA99 1ZA or fax them on 01792 783 083, they will record your correspondence.
• contact the police, it is a matter for them to trace and prosecute the culprit to prevent this illegal activity from continuing
Edited by Herman Toothrot on Tuesday 31st July 20:58
Ok just bought a private plate 
I figure its going to cause me hassle so if this increases the chances of the scum bag getting caught its worth it. Also reported to Thames Valley police who were very helpful and have flagged the current plate so said if its seen on the road car will be pulled over, no bother for me as I hardly use it.
I figure its going to cause me hassle so if this increases the chances of the scum bag getting caught its worth it. Also reported to Thames Valley police who were very helpful and have flagged the current plate so said if its seen on the road car will be pulled over, no bother for me as I hardly use it.Edited by Herman Toothrot on Tuesday 31st July 21:38
CraigyMc said:
I always thought the cheapest sort of private plate was about £250. If you don't mind - what did you pay?
C
£250C
My 1st and 2nd initial then normal year for car marker and then 1st three digits of my surname so not too bad really even though I said I'd never get one. Worth it I think, police said it was a good idea as they'll pull whatevers sporting the current reg over so if I was to carry on driving round with the current reg that be me getting pulled over, they also now know as I've told them that I'm changing the reg if they do spot my old one its the scumbag. Plus any future fines will be met with "that reg isn't in use" by the DVLA.
Just to follow on from this had a letter today demanding £2530 from Newham council for the release fee for my car that got towed...
My cars happily sat on my drive sporting its new reg :-)
I did phone the pound and the scum had obviously got my reg from somewhere as it was on the correct model car down to colour. I bought my car from London so can only assume it was an "on the street" copying of the reg rather than internet sourced photo as I do try to avoid posting pics with the plate showing.
My cars happily sat on my drive sporting its new reg :-)
I did phone the pound and the scum had obviously got my reg from somewhere as it was on the correct model car down to colour. I bought my car from London so can only assume it was an "on the street" copying of the reg rather than internet sourced photo as I do try to avoid posting pics with the plate showing.
4key said:
Winner, let the police know otherwise newham will just have it crushed. Bit of luck its either registered to whoever was on the theive or someone may get their stolen car back.
This!Must be able to get the correct ID of the car from the VIN no. etc (unless it's a ringer, I suppose. Or not registered to the owner / driver...)
TheTurbonator said:
CraigyMc said:
I always thought the cheapest sort of private plate was about £250. If you don't mind - what did you pay?
C
The cheapest ones on the DVLA are £250 but you can get ones from other companies and auction companies for less than £100. C
http://www.r4v.co.uk/searchgallery.php?c=che
BuzzLightyear said:
4key said:
Winner, let the police know otherwise newham will just have it crushed. Bit of luck its either registered to whoever was on the theive or someone may get their stolen car back.
This!Must be able to get the correct ID of the car from the VIN no. etc (unless it's a ringer, I suppose. Or not registered to the owner / driver...)
.The 'proper car' is the one Newham are referring to, and it is the OP who faces things like a visit from a bailiff etc etc. Newham want their 30 pieces of silver; they don't care about the situation as long as they get the money
. OP therefore needs to continue to be proactive and nip this in what remains of the bud.
aw51 121565 said:
BuzzLightyear said:
4key said:
Winner, let the police know otherwise newham will just have it crushed. Bit of luck its either registered to whoever was on the theive or someone may get their stolen car back.
This!Must be able to get the correct ID of the car from the VIN no. etc (unless it's a ringer, I suppose. Or not registered to the owner / driver...)
.The 'proper car' is the one Newham are referring to, and it is the OP who faces things like a visit from a bailiff etc etc. Newham want their 30 pieces of silver; they don't care about the situation as long as they get the money
. OP therefore needs to continue to be proactive and nip this in what remains of the bud.Herman Toothrot said:
Just to follow on from this had a letter today demanding £2530 from Newham council for the release fee for my car that got towed...
My cars happily sat on my drive sporting its new reg :-)
The dodgy car with the fake plates has been impounded by newham council, the op's car is sitting on his driveway sporting a recently bought private plate. Newham council have contacted the op as it is his old number plate that is on the car that they have impounded, and have done for quite some time looking at the fee involved. Unless the op contacts the police then yes, the council will probably crush/sell the car that they are currently holding on to and send the bailiffs round. My cars happily sat on my drive sporting its new reg :-)
aw51 121565 said:
Newham want their 30 pieces of silver; they don't care about the situation as long as they get the money . OP therefore needs to continue to be proactive and nip this in what remains of the bud.
If it is a stolen car, and the police trace the correct owner, that owner can also expect Newham council to send them a bill for the £2.3k. . OP therefore needs to continue to be proactive and nip this in what remains of the bud.
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