Overview

• Ewan Valentine’s Honda Civic was stolen from his driveway in Solihull, England, on February 28, prompting an insurance payout.
• Weeks later, Valentine purchased what he thought was a replacement vehicle for over £20,000 from a reputable dealership.
• Personal items, navigation history, and telematics revealed the car was his stolen vehicle, which had undergone sophisticated VIN tampering.
• Honda technicians confirmed the car’s identity through serial numbers, while police began a forensic investigation into the cloning operation.
• The vehicle is now set to be handed over to Valentine’s insurance company, which will decide on reinstating it or providing a payout.