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I had a small stroke, what should I do? Doctor says I’m fit to drive. Do I have to advise the DVLA? I haven’t so far.
My brother had major surgery last year and again this year. He has now been told by his GP, the local hospital and Kings College Hospital consultants that he should advise the DVLA that he should no longer...
I have a friend who is 74. He just realised his license is out of date. He's tried to renew online and by phone to the DVLA, but to no avail. Can you give us some advice how to deal with this and resolve...
I purchased a car from a dealer and completed the V5, but after weeks I have not received the document. The dealer claims it's not his responsibility. How do I get the replacement?
I was contacted today by a debt collection agency looking for my daughter. It transpires that a car is registered in her name, about which she has no knowledge. A parking fine are is unpaid and a liability...
I've recently been battling the DVLA and collection agent about a car I sold in 2015. When sold, I filled out the V5C, had the buyer fill out their part and sign a receipt of sale. It was all addressed...
I have recently been searching to insure my car. LV showed the wrong vehicle against my registration number and also the wrong year that it was first registered. I've checked via the DVLA site, which shows...
I'm considering importing into France a SAAB 9-3. A requirement in France is to provide a letter confirming conformity with French standards. As SAAB is no longer a car manufacturer, can you advise how...
A friend of mine recently received a letter from the DVLA saying that they had received a registration for a change of ownership of the vehicle he is still owning and driving. They asked him to contact...
My car was written off by my insurer. They have asked me to send them part of the log book, but I don't know whether to leave it blank or write the insurer as the new keeper. They said to send the other...