Policeman thought I might get it back, I don't have much hope. I hope they don't find it, as the only key is now with the insurance company
Ultimately, it's a car, no 3rd party involved, no one injured, I am insured. It's just bloody inconvenient as I now have to argue with the insurance company no doubt over value and find another car...and I only actually like red and blue in the Golf GTI palette - and blue are evidently like hen's teeth (and I wouldn't want another anyhow given what happened)
I've seen a red one which would do, but it's 40 miles away, the other side of London - just hassle to spend what little free time I get car seeking