How can I renew my road tax online when my insurance expires on the same date?

For the last two years I have tried without success to renew my road tax online. The problem is that my insurance runs out on the same date as the licence. On both occasions I had renewed the insurance...

Why was it so difficult for me to trace a car through the DVLA when car parking enforcement companies can access this information easily?

With the help of my MP, the Rt Hon Jo Jackson, I have finally managed to obtain from the DVLA the keeper details of a car that damaged mine. Why is it so difficult for members of the public to obtain keepership...

Trade Plates

I am hoping to apply for trade plates and, if necessary, an operating license. My question is which forms do I need, and where do I get them ?

Data Unprotected Fact

Is the DVLA in contravention of the Data Protection Act by giving my name and address details to Parkingeye Ltd? This is a private company and the ‘offence’ was not a police matter.

Will I need to get a biometric passport before I can be issued with a photocard licence?

I was interested to read GG's letter about his licence problem, as I will have to renew my own driving licence in 2013 when I am 70 years old. I passed my driving test 50 years ago when I was 17 and still...

Is it true that the DVLA will supply driver details to car parking enforcement companies?

My wife was recently fined £60 for parking in Waitrose for 2.25 hours. I have no quibble with this. However the parking company (Europarks) stated that unless the fine was paid they would be able to access...

Do personalised number plate companies have a special arrangement with the DVLA to reserve number plates?

On 7 December, DVLA launched its series 11 plates. Two days previously I received an unsolicited text from Regtransfers offering to sell me a personalised number plate using the new 11 series. For interest...

Thanks to the DVLA for efficiently processing two V5s on behalf of my elderly relative.

I wish more people would understand that the staff at the DVLA are doing the best they can with, as you say, limited resources. I had to ask for two V5s for cars owned by an elderly relative suffering...

Why are thieves able to obtain keeper details for cars they want to steal from the DVLA?

I own a very desirable classic car from the fifties. While away on holiday an attempt was made to steal the car from our house. Fortunately, the would-be thieves were prevented by our sophisticated alarm...

Tax

When buying an untaxed car from a dealer what's best thing to do - get dealer to tax it? Assume it's buyer's onus to get it taxed before it leaves forecourt? Is a 52 plate 1.6 323 with 50k miles for £2800...