Burnt Out Vehicles

[Dunclane]

I was woken at 3am yesterday by what I thought was a car crash out side our house. I looked out of the window to see a Discovery 4 doors down ablaze.

Now there seems to be a collection of 4x4's and a couple of recovery vehicles around this property and to be honest it's a bit of an eyesore.

The Discovery in question and a support type truck don't ever move, have flat tyres but I'm not sure if taxed & insured.

shown here.. http://goo.gl/maps/5nBe3

We now have one completely burnt out Discovery, another Discovery behind it and a truck in front of it which are burnt out up to windscreens.

I'm not sure if this was kids messing about or a neighbour who is sick of having them making the road look a mess?

Assuming the owner is not bothered about expediting the removal of these wrecks, to whom and how long before we can get them removed on his behalf, if at all possible?

Edit wrong link.

Edited by Dunclane on Friday 5th April 10:04

[MJK 24]

If they're on private land, he can leave them there as long as he likes. If they're parked on public property, speak to the Police or the Council.

[Dunclane]

They are 1/2 on pavement and road, the police are aware as they attended along with the Fire Brigade. I suppose it depends if they are insured or not.

[Eighteeteewhy]

They are parked on the highway so need to be taxed.

If they're not, report them.

[padhinbed]

Atleast the fire stations not far away!

Ring the council and they should sort it.

Also, probably worth checking if they are taxed, if they aren't then report to DVLA also.

[GC8]

Councils can become involved if where vehicles are completely on a persons property.

[GBTurbo]

Your local council should have a department that deals with abandoned cars

[soad]

Who burns vehicles?! Easier to sell as scrap if car is borked etc.

[Deva Link]

Dunclane said:

The Discovery in question and a support type truck don't ever move, have flat tyres but I'm not sure if taxed & insured.

Bit odd that the Police have never picked up on a range of offences there.

[shoehorn]

When an Escort was burnt out near our unit one of the firemen said that burnt out vehicles pose a significant hazard to the public,some of the plastic and rubber components leave highly toxic residues and ashes,some nasty stuff in them.
I remember that,a few years back at least,the local council was responsible for removal as soon as possible as hazardous substances are involved.

[GC8]

Yes, I wouldnt touch a burnt out vehcile unless I was wearing very thick gloves. I understand that contamination can lead to amputation!

[dowahdiddyman]

I find the pinky Skoda more of an eyesore. Why can`t people polish there cars to give them some protection from the sun.

[Christian85]

dowahdiddyman said:

I find the pinky Skoda more of an eyesore. Why can`t people polish there cars to give them some protection from the sun.

Took the words out of my fingertips.

[crosseyedlion]

Christian85 said:

dowahdiddyman said:

I find the pinky Skoda more of an eyesore. Why can`t people polish there cars to give them some protection from the sun.

Took the words out of my fingertips.

I think you mean wax/seal, not polish.

[mrmr96]

Wouldn't a burnt out vehicle be a health and safety hazard, so there would presumably be a compulsion to get it removed from the public space?