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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...
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...
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 ?
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...