With the number of abandoned vehicles on the rise in the UK it is getting ever more important to have a protocol in place for when this issue inevitable comes to you. The clear majority of our work here at Abandoned Vehicle Removals comes from cars being left to sit for months on industrial estates and business car parks before any action is taken and that is mainly from a lack understanding when it comes to what you should do in the event of an abandoned vehicle.
That’s why we have put together a simple process to help you know what best action to take moving forward.
Step One: Seeking Advice
When you feel you have recognised an issue, be that vehicles being abandoned, illegally parked, or even dumped and torched the best thing to do is seek some consultative advice. By calling and speaking to one of the team here they will be able to give you the best course of action possible for removing that vehicle and if you feel comfortable moving forward with the removal you can talked through our simple online instruction form.
Step Two: Risk Assessment & Notices
Once the decision has been made and you have completed the instruction a highly trained and experienced agent will attend the location provided, complete a full risk assessment and fix all notices to the vehicle in accordance with the law. Once this has happened we then attempt to contact the last registered keeper whilst liaising with the police and other organisation to complete further background checks.
Step Three: Removal and Disclosure
Once all efforts have been made to contact the owner of the abandoned vehicle our team will return to the site in question and carry out a full removal from site. Whilst this is happening our team will also be compiling images and videos to include in the end of job report. This is crucial because it gives you a clear indication of what to do next time the issue arises.
Why the Report?
The value of a strong case report is clear. To develop a greater understanding of the process. With our reports we like to be as clear and detailed as possible from images of the abandoned vehicles to field agent notes, this is so you can potential move faster next time this happens to you or your business and to avoid the initial distress it may cause.
What Now?
Keep us in mind! Next time you have a vehicle you feel is eligible to be removed give us a call and speak with one of the team.