Can bailiffs take my car?

Bailiffs (also called enforcement agents) are people who are sent to collect debts after a court order. Their job is to recover the money you owe. As part of this, they can sell your personal property, including your car.  

But the rules around bailiffs and cars aren’t always straightforward. Whether they can take your car depends on a few things, like who owns it, how it’s used, and whether it’s protected under the law. 

In this guide, we’ll break down when bailiffs can take your car, when they can’t, and what you can do to protect yourself.