Changelog

10 April 2026

We have introduced new tools to help us communicate with users more effectively. - We can now send personalised emails to report owners for feedback, recovery stories, and report update reminders - All communications are logged and auditable - A new changelog page (you are reading it!) keeps everyone informed of platform updates

9 April 2026

The statistics page has been completely redesigned for UK-focused data: - Reports by region — see which areas have the most stolen vehicle reports - Most targeted makes — see which vehicle brands are most commonly stolen - Recovery rate — track how many vehicles are being recovered - Improved 30-day report chart - Cleaner layout with more useful metrics

8 April 2026

You can now add photos after submitting a report — no need to have them ready at the time of filing. Report owners can upload up to 5 photos total. We have also added photo support to suspicious vehicle sightings. If you spot something suspicious, you can now attach up to 3 images to help with identification.

7 April 2026

Report owners now receive helpful reminders to strengthen their reports: - 24 hours after filing: personalised suggestions based on what is missing (VIN, photos, ownership verification) - 7 days after filing: a check-in reminder to update the report with any new information These nudges are designed to improve the quality of reports and increase the chances of recovery.

6 April 2026

The ownership verification process has been updated. You can now upload your V5C or other proof of ownership document alongside a photo ID. Documents are securely stored and automatically deleted after review. Terminology has been updated to reflect international document types — we now accept V5C, title documents, or other proof of ownership.

5 April 2026

A comprehensive review of the platform has been completed, resulting in numerous improvements to data handling, session management, and overall platform reliability. - Improved data retention policies with automatic cleanup - Enhanced email logging so all outbound messages are tracked - Better input validation across all forms - Faster page loads with new database indexes - EXIF metadata (including GPS location) is now stripped from all uploaded photos to protect your privacy

5 April 2026

VehFinder is now fully focused on the United Kingdom. All branding, search, and reporting now reflects our UK-only coverage. - Homepage updated to "UK Stolen Vehicle Register" - Country selection locked to United Kingdom when filing a report - Statistics page redesigned with UK-specific data: reports by region, most targeted vehicle makes, and recovery rate - Removed the countries counter and "reports by country" section

4 April 2026

You can now export all data VehFinder holds about you from your account page — reports, sightings, comments, and profile information — in a single download. You can also request full account deletion at any time. These features are part of our commitment to transparency and your rights under UK data protection law.