The astonishing figure of crushed vehicles has been revealed by the Financial Times: 46,126 vehicles were crushed last year, a 34% increase over 2006.
Ten years ago, 8,000 cars were usually destroyed every year. Since the introduction of new policy in 2001 to clamp, tow away and crush after seven days vehicles with invalid road tax, the figure has exploded. In total 245,343 cars have been crushed since 2001.
If you car is clamped it will cost you £80 to release it. Double the amount, £160, if your vehicle has been impounded. You can also face prosecution with fines of up to £1,000. Last year about 129,000 cars were clamped.
Instead of stealing the machines of a small car makers, the offenders should try to change job and go into the booming car crushing business.
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