A MAN has been left devastated after flying back from a holiday to find his car undrivable.
Douglas Peel, 66, paid £140 to leave his 2007 Honda Jazz at Heathrow Airport’s long-stay carpark before jetting off on holiday to Thailand.
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Douglas Peel parked his car in Terminal 2 long stay car park at Heathrow AirportThe Sun ONLINE
But when he landed back in the UK, Douglas was shocked to discover his catalytic converter was missing and wiring had been cut out.
He fears crooks broke into the carpark and stole the kit before making off with it.
A Honda Jazz costs approximately £20,000.
Speaking to The Sun, he said: “I felt completely sick when I discovered that my catalytic converter had been stolen.
“I went to the Terminal 2 long-stay carpark because of the promise of personal safety and security for my vehicle.
“I was left high and dry with a car that wasn’t drivable.
“I had to pay £646 to bring my car home to Dorset.”
Douglas called the cops, but they haven’t been able to help.
“The police were aware of problems going on in that car park,” he added.
“I got told that the 2007 Honda Jazz are on the top of the list for catalytic converter thefts.”
After getting his car home, Douglas had to fork out a further £2,430 in repairs.
A spokesperson from Heathrow airport said: “We’re sorry this happened and have offered a full refund to the customer.”