Whose car is that? Parked Opposite Your House.

Old DVLA symbol from Wikipedia article on DVLA.

A distant neighbour in a road in London asked, 'Whose car is parked opposite our house. It has been there for weeks.' The writer showed a picture of the car numberplate.

I googled 'search numberplate' and immediately found a site which searches for car owners.

When could this be handy? 

Is that car your neighbour's or their relative's? Or an abandoned stolen car whose owner would be glad to know and get it back?Useful Website

The reply in the street's whatsapp was that it was the family living opposite. They said, "It's ours. Any problems, please PM me.' That abbreviation, PM, means personal message.

Their problemis sorted. Now I know that I can find the owner of any car. And anybody can find te owner of my car. this might help in an accident. If the driver is unconscious in a car park or after an accident. The authorities or a bystander could contact nearby family. If you discover that a mere bump had actually done major, expensive damage to your car. Handy. 

This is possible in Switzerland. it may not work in angry Britain to prevent road rage incidents and followups.

DVLA office in Swansea, Wales. Picture from Wikipedia article on DVLA.

Useful Website

 https://www.freecarcheck.co.uk/find-car-owner-by-vehicle-registration-number-plate/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driver_and_Vehicle_Licensing_Agency

Why Cars Catch fire Without a Collision - How To Check Cars For Safety Recalls

I just read about a woman who smelled smoke and got out - went back to her car for her mobile phone and got trapped. Lucky escape.
Total loss of car.

Now we have explanations of
1 Why cars catch fire (including leaks onto hot areas)
2 How to check in the UK if your car is at risk
3 Ask about safety at your garage
Some BMW models.
Keep an eye on the news and which cars have problems.

You might want to check your car, your family member's car, the car you hire, the friend's car you travel inside, the car which takes you to the airport.

Useful Websites
UK Car Fires And Recall
ww.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6761995/BMW-death-traps-250-000-cars-Britain-risk-bursting-flames.html
General Info On Car Fires Worldwide
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_fire
https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

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Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker. Please share links to your favourite posts.