The number of abandoned vehicles in England and Wales has risen by 70% in the last six years - and recovering them is costing taxpayers thousands, according to research.
Vehicle leasing specialist Rivervale Leasing reported 12,500 dumped cars were found by councils in the 2017/18 financial year, rising to 21,106 abandoned during 2021. Freedom of Information requests to 50 councils across the UK revealed Ford topped the chart as the most abandoned car brand, with the Transit van the most-dumped vehicle.
The Suzuki Vitara is the most commonly abandoned car per licensed vehicles on the road, while Bradford in West Yorkshire had the most reported abandoned cars of the 50 council areas, Rivervale said.
