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In the Tipton and Great Bridge area, reporting a vehicle for being untaxed or having a missing catalytic converter involves different authorities depending on the specific issue. 1. Reporting No Tax (DVLA) The DVLA is the only authority with the power to remove untaxed vehicles from public roads. Birmingham City Council Check First: Use the GOV.UK Vehicle Tax Checker to confirm its status. Report Online: Submit an anonymous report via the official DVLA portal. Report by Phone: Call the enforcement line at 0343 2241 999. Details Needed: You must provide the vehicle's registration number (number plate), make, model, colour, and exact location. GOV.UK +4 2. Reporting Missing Parts / Catalytic Converter (Police) If a vehicle has had its catalytic converter stolen or is being used on the road in a dangerous condition (e.g., missing essential parts like a "cat"), this is a police matter. Buckinghamshire Council Non-Emergency: Report via West Midlands Police Live Chat or call 101. Theft in Progress: If you see someone actively removing a catalytic converter, call 999 immediately. Vehicle Crime Priority: As of January/February 2026, West Midlands Police have listed vehicle crime as a specific priority for the Tipton Town and Great Bridge neighbourhood teams. West Midlands Police +2 3. Reporting an Abandoned Vehicle (Sandwell Council) If the vehicle is untaxed AND appears abandoned (e.g., stationary for over a month, significantly damaged, or missing plates), you should report it to Sandwell Council. Sandwell Council Online Report: Use the MySandwell Portal. Note: Sandwell Council advises that if a vehicle is only untaxed, it should be reported to the DVLA first, as they can often remove it faster than the council's abandoned vehicle process.
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