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Drop in number of dumped cars noted

14 August 2008

Councils across England have noted a drop of nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) in the number of abandoned vehicles being reported over the past four years, new figures from the Local Government Association (LGA) indicate.

In news that may be of interest to car insurance customers and other motorists, the organisation notes that councils had to clear away an average of 800 abandoned vehicles every day.

This has now fallen to just 225 automobiles.

Regions which have seen the largest drop in the last four years are the East Midlands (84 per cent), the east of England (80 per cent) and the south-west (77 per cent).

Councillor Paul Bettison, chairman of the environment board at the LGA, states: "A triple whammy of cracking down on would-be dumpers, quicker clearing up by councils and soaring metal prices are helping to win the battle against unsightly old bangers being left on our streets."

In other motoring news, retailer Protyre recently urged motorcyclists to check the condition of their tyres before the upcoming bank holiday weekend.

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