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I was reading an answer to a question about over 70s driving licence renewals from your latest newsletter which prompted me to check mine. It is over 12 months out of date, but I never received any reminder....
Can I renew car tax that has expired by two months? The reminder didn’t reach me and I am unable to do it onine now.
There is a new UK driving licence style from December 2021. It looks quite different from the previous licence.
Last month I sent my driving licence to the DVLA for renewal, enclosing a D4 medical examination report which was valid at the time but due to the delay has now expired. The medical examination was carried...
I've been waiting 10 weeks now for my replacement driving licence as I'm now 70. How will foreign car hire firms react to non-production of up to date docs? What are the DVLA up to? Even at 8.00am you...
My driving licence is with the DVLA in order to be renewed, however I need to go abroad shortly and wondered if there is any way I can hire a car?
I've recently applied online to renew my licence as I reach 70 this month. I was then sent a form to date and sign. I sent it back, including my cut up existing driving licence. I have heard nothing since....
What is the most effective way of communicating with the DVLA? Phone calls and chat line attempts have proved unsuccessful.
I'm trying every day to renew my licence online and, after entering all my details (a lengthy procedure), I'm told that I am not eligible for this service. I know that there has been an 11-month extension...
I bought a motorhome and it's being delivered. Do I need to tax it if I don't intend to drive it for 3-4 months?