Rural Fire Service volunteers were called out at about 4.30am to extinguish the burning car that had been parked on the side of Captains Flat Road.

No one was in the car, which had ACT-registered plates attached, at the time of the incident.

The car was believed to be stolen four days prior to being torched.

Queanbeyan Police are currently investigating the matter. Anyone with any information is asked to contact them on 6298 0555.