What to do if...

A few helpful tips that may be useful if you find your car stolen or cloned.

What to do if your car is stolen

The Association of British Insurers advices car owners to do the following if their car's are stolen:

1. Tell the police immediately

2. Tell your insurer

3. Be prepared to wait a while in case your car is recovered. A great many cars taken without the owner's consent are soon found abandoned and can be returned to the owner

4. If property is stolen from your car tell the police immediately and then tell your insurer

3. Most comprehensive policies protect you against loss of or damage to personal belongings which are in your car. Policies set a limit on the value of such property claims. Check your own policy for details.

4. Claim a tax refund

5. Reclaim your personal registration number