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This is not the first time the subject of the DVLA and responsibility has been raised. On a non-motoring issue I had a discussion with the Royal Mail about a "missing" parcel. I was informed that by EU...
Given how our incompetent political masters treat us; I would advise readers to return the Section 9 form of V5C to the DVLA using special or recorded delivery, followed by sending a letter to the DVLA...
I read with interest the letter from your reader pointing out the dubious nature of the DVLA's practice of sending out penalty charges when they deem a V5 document not to have been sent to Swansea. I recently...
I read with interest the letter from your reader pointing out the dubious nature of the DVLA’s practice of sending out penalty charges when they deem a V5 document not to have been sent to Swansea. I have...
Two years ago I accepted a job in the UK, moving myself and family from Belgium to the Midlands. I have been happy with our new life in the UK, but recently I have experienced a very frustrating and upsetting...
When I come to sell my car and complete the “log book” How can I assure myself that the new owner will complete (correctly) their part of the logbook and send off to DVLA? The only foolproof way of doing...
I have taken advantage of the scrappage scheme and ordered a Toyota IQ. High list price, but with the £2k off it seems more palatable. Also very green and costs less to run and insure than my current barge....
I had been looking for a car for sometime when I saw one advertised in the Auto Trader. I phoned the mobile number and asked the guy who was selling it if I could arrange to view the car. He told me that...
I sent you an email a while back over DVLA trying to take me to court because they hadn't received a change of ownership on a vehicle. You sent me a reply from one of your readers saying providing an affidavit...
I am purchasing a vehicle for cash from an independent motor agent. After I placed the order he told me that the vehicle would be pre-registered in the finance company’s name. I have been told that they...