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This is a subject that really irks me. I spend a lot of time in the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. It is not an uncommon sight to see UK-registered vehicles being driven openly on Spanish roads. Some...
I have an old motorbike registered in 1994 but not taxed since 1999 (I think that was the last date it was taxed). I bought it in 1999 to do track days on and have never used it on the road since. I don’t...
Earlier this year I was given a 1993 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 to use as a second car and for my partner’s son who has just turned 17 to get extra learning time in. Unfortunately, within three weeks it was stolen....
The Blue Badge Scheme, a much-valued facility, is sadly abused by some. It is mal-administered with varying degrees of inefficiency and bumbledom by County Councils throughout the country. I wrote to my...
I am self employed (bringing manufacturers and buyers together in any industry internationally) but also buying and selling cars sometimes when I have time. When I buy a car I put my company's name on...
I bought a car two weeks ago from a garage. When I sent off for the log book the DVLA said it needed a VC check before it could issue one. I have contacted the garage and they said it could be anything...
I just took a Skoda Fabia to 'webuyanycar' in Newhaven and the dealer made a check on the NMR website which showed the following discrepancies in the mileage. DVLC Feb 2008 44000 NMR 31st July 2008...
You write, “The British Parking Association in 2011 is lobbying Parliament to make vehicle keepers liable for private parking penalties in the same way they can be held liable for road traffic offences...
Any comment on the new legislation re all vehicles have to be taxed unless SORN'd? Scenario: I buy another car but have not yet sold my 'old' car. It's taxed & MOT'd and sat on the drive, not in use....
Can my employer say that I cannot return to work, due to the DVLA not sending back my HGV licence because of a problem with sight in my right eye? After phoning the DVLA they told me it was fine for me...
 

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