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  Never in the field of human conflict 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am getting conflicting information about what I am legally obliged to carry in my car whilst driving in France. Can you shed any light on this please?
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  Deceit or receipt? 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  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...
• Mazda cx3 - SJPN 26 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  I have basically the same situation as this poster (https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=174646#m1433014), only the reason I didn't receive the NIP is because I forgot to update the v5c Log book with my new address - I only updated on my drivers license. Consequently, when I had a speeding offence 6 months ago, the NIP was sent to an old address. I am now charged with failure to respond (they managed to find my correct address for to send the SJPN (presumably from my drivers licenc and car tax etc... - What is my best option in order to avoid the 600 fine and increase in insurance premiums?
• Any - Vehicle registration - how long? 11 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  Basically, I think I drove in a bus lane by accident when it was in operation on the same week I got the car. However, the dealership had sent off the V5C form to officially register me I think and then I received it about 7-10 days later. So my question is if I did mess up at any point after I purchased would the council (or Tfl) know where to send me the letter (fine)?
• Anything you've had for years. - SORN system shenannigans and failure. 22 Dec 2022 (Forum)
    Phoned DVLA again, got helpful chap who after he'd done some looking explained that "the old type log book will not work with the automated system!" (it's a V5C from 7/09), so he SORN'd it and said he'sd send me a new log book!   So, if you try to SORN something that you have had for years, and your "vehicle is not found", that could be why.
• Ford Focus - legal question ? 12 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  also when i got the receipt for the deposit it had no vin number on it no colour of the vehicle or even the v5c number so i can get the road tax on it.   whats the options available for me here  have took screenshots with the date site and his contact number alongside other images and the receipt provided.
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  When does my first MoT expire? 8 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My car will be due its first MOT on 30 March when it will be 3 years old. If the MOT is done on the 16 March will it expire on 30 March 2016 or 16 March...
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  Is it safe to buy from internet car dealers? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Internet dealers quote keen prices but most are "pre-reg" meaning no V5C for several months. With £20,000 or more sent in advance of seeing car and then...
• Phoning the DVLA 25 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I traded my Picasso in 2 weeks ago & sent the yellow part of the V5C off to the DVLA (by recorded delivery !) to notify them of the change of ownnership. They say to allow 4 weeks for them to send conformation that they have received it and have ammended their records, but as i hadn't heard from them & am about to go on holiday i thought i would phone and check that it had been done.
• Ford Focus RDS 5000 VIN Number Storage 16 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  After following the instructions in the Ford Audio Guide supplied with the car, I have discovered that the VIN on my V5C & VIN Plate is 17 characters in length, and the RDS 5000 only has a 16 character memory, 16 also being the max. length stated in the Audio Guide. Am I missing something simple, or is there no way to store the full VIN on the radio, making this useful security feature a waste of time?
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  Fine hell curtains? 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Back in December I sold a Volvo Estate. I wrote to DVLA next day and informed them (just plain first class post). A few months later they sent me a letter...
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  How can I check if a used car attracts a tax premium? 7 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  When buying for example a two year old car is the seller either private or a dealer obliged to inform you that when new it's list price was over 40k and...
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  Private number plate swap - how does it work? 18 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  When I bought my car it was brand new and I put my own private number plate on it. Now I am changing my car and want to take my private plate off the old...
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  I want to buy a UK registered car in Spain but it has no paperwork - what can I do? 19 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a 1982 Renault 4 GTL but it has no paperwork. The car is in Spain on UK-plates. Can I somehow get new papers for this car so I can...
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  My car has been cloned - I have told the police but do I need to tell potential buyers? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car number has been cloned - I have notified the Met Police and been given a crime reference number - the vehicle was picked up when it entered a bus...
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  I'm purchasing a car through a broker but something doesn't seem right - what do you think? 19 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about purchasing a car through a broker. He informs me I will be the first registered keeper. However the car will be registered in my name...
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  How do I apply for tax and MoT exemption on my SORN'd 1967 Austin Healey Sprite? 27 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite Mk4 in September 2017 and it has since been SORN'd. How do I apply for tax and MoT exemption when it comes into...
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  Car is wrongly listed on the insurance database - should I be worried? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a used Volvo S60 R Design. The insurance database has it listed as an S60 R Design Premium, but it's just a standard R Design (with a...
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  Taking my car to university - do I have to tell my insurer? 4 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently looking to purchase a new car but beforehand I want to ensure that I'm doing the documentation for it correctly. My driving licence is addressed...
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  Buying a car online - is it safe? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering replacing my current vehicle with a Hyundai i40 Tourer Premium SE Blue Drive (136PS). Although a mouthful to say, I really like the car...