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In March this year I bought a Volvo through a company in Scotland. The car was delivered direct from a main dealer. The car was pre registered and when I asked about the V5C document I was told it would...
Your reader who was recently found liable for the fines of the driver of his previous car, even though he had written to the DVLA advising them of the sale, might find it useful to try the DVLA's website...
My neighbour, a taxi driver, needed a newer used car. A local dealer had nothing suitable on his stocks but said that his wife was selling her car. My neighbour went to view the car at his house. He liked...
We live overseas, but intend coming to UK (mainly Scotland) each summer for 3-4 months and possibly a further 2 weeks later in the year. A car is essential, but is there a more cost effective way other...
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...
Spurred on by your comment about DVLA's rules in yesterday's Sunday Telegraph I wonder if you can suggest how I could resolve my problem with them? Long ago I passed my driving test in Guildford on 19th...
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...
Why can't I renew my car tax on line? My current car tax and insurance both expire on 31st July. I renewed my insurance on 13th July and received the certificate a couple of days later. The insurers...
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...
 

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