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by chrisseaton 2706 days ago
> It's illegal for them to kick your door in

Not true in all cases!

https://www.gov.uk/your-rights-bailiffs

> Bailiffs are allowed to force their way into your home to collect unpaid criminal fines, Income Tax or Stamp Duty, but only as a last resort.

If these circumstances don't apply they can take things from outside your home, such as your car.

TV Licensing People certainly can't drive off with your car.

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I stand corrected, gov.uk is so easy to use I've really no excuse for not looking this up earlier.

> TV Licensing People certainly can't drive off with your car.

It would make for a very interesting Top Gear replacement if they could though.