My car has been taken by a bailiff

My car has been taken by a bailiff

June 12th 2025….This page is in the process of being updated.

I only knew about the debt after my vehicle was taken by a bailiff. 

In such cases, it would be the case that you have grounds in which to file an Out of Time Witness Statement. The following page from our website explains this procedure in detail.

How do I get my car back after it was taken by a bailiff

In such cases,

The bailiff has taken my vehicle for a debt owed by the previous keeper

In such cases,

The Bailiff company have told me to make a Part 85 Claim

A Part 85 claim refers to Part 85 of the Civil Procedure Rules. We have an entirely separate page dedicated to this subject which can be read here.

Commentary from Bailiff Advice Online

If your vehicle has been removed by an enforcement agent for an unpaid Penalty Charge Notice, you can email a question to us using our online Enquiry Form. Alternatively, you can contact our free helpline. Details are on our Contact page.

Lastly, our Simplified Guide to the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013 can be read here.