Article | Stolen Vehicle – Your Next Steps…

Written by: Chris Knowles, Technical Director

What do I do if my vehicle is stolen?

The realisation that your vehicle has been stolen is annoying and at best, expensive.

Let’s examine the steps that you should take next

Step 1: Call the police – report the theft

Step 2: Contact your insurance provider

• Call your insurer as soon as possible and report the theft
• Give them:
  • Crime reference number
  • Full vehicle details
  • Policy number
• Ask whether you’re entitle to:
  • Courtesy car
  • Reimbursement for taxi/rental costs
  • Theft payout

Step 3: Report to the DVLA

You don’t need to do this immediately — usually your insurer handles it if the car is not recovered and written off.
But if you recover the vehicle later or it’s written off, you may need to:

• Complete form V62 if you’ve lost your logbook
• Inform DVLA that the vehicle is no longer yours if it’s written off
  Website: https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration

Step 4: Contact your finance company (if applicable)

If the vehicle is financed (HP, PCP, lease), tell the lender:

• They still legally own the vehicle
• They may coordinate with the insurer
• You may still owe them money depending on insurance payout vs. loan balance

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