Illegal vehicle sales and repairs

Illegal vehicles for sale on the road

It is an offence to offer any type of motor vehicle for sale on the road. You can report an illegal vehicle business and we will investigate. If formal action is required, we can issue a £100 fixed penalty notice or prosecute.

We may also remove the motor vehicles and keep it as evidence as part of our investigation.

Report a vehicle for sale on the road

Illegal vehicle repairs on the road

It is an offence for individuals or businesses to carry out motor vehicle repairs for reward on the road. You can report illegal vehicle repairs and we will investigate.

In the first instance, we will write to the individual to the notify them. If the problem continues, we will ask you to fill out log sheets on the activity, and will conduct spot checks to gather evidence.

If formal action is required, we can issue a £100 fixed penalty notice or prosecute.

Report vehicle repairs on the road

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