Overview

• Ewan Valentine’s Honda Civic was stolen from his driveway in Solihull, West Midlands, in February 2025.
• Weeks later, he purchased what he believed was a replacement car for £20,000 from a dealership 70 miles away.
• Upon closer inspection, Valentine realized the car was his stolen vehicle due to personal items, sat-nav data, and other identifying details.
• Forensic analysis by police and Honda technicians confirmed the vehicle had been cloned, with tampered VINs and matching gearbox serial numbers.
• The car is currently with West Midlands Police for further examination before being turned over to Valentine’s insurance company for resolution.