If your vehicle was unexpectedly clamped, towed, or money was taken for an unpaid debt in the last six years, you could potentially be entitled to compensation.

Two conditions must be met:

If these conditions are met, it's possible that the enforcement actions, fees, and storage charges could be invalid, opening the door for a claim for damages.

You can pursue this action with the assistance of a solicitor on a conditional fee agreement, where the other party may cover most of your legal fees, and you may not need to attend court.

Start by collecting the PCN (Penalty Charge Notice) number, which typically starts with two letters followed by eight numbers. You can obtain this from the council or authority by providing your car registration.

Contact the Traffic Enforcement Centre at 0300 123 1059. When connected, provide the PCN number. The call handler will likely ask for a security check, typically confirming your postcode. If your previous address postcode is accepted, it demonstrates that the address on the warrant of control is incorrect, indicating that the bailiff did not provide a statutory Notice of Enforcement before taking your vehicle.

If your current address is accepted, ask about the date of the warrant. If it predates your move to your current address, it suggests that the warrant's address was valid on a date when you were not residing there, potentially indicating tampering with the warrant.

Gather evidence, including:

For damages claims, provide evidence such as: