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What are the speed limits for my seven-seater electric van? 21 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall e-Vivaro seven seat van which is registered as a car but is not car derived. What are the speed limits? According to the police, it’s... -
Where are all the deals going? 1 Feb 2023 (Forum)
:) I almost purchase a nice 09 Honda Jazz from a nice chap from France who had "all the paperwork in his name" and after spending £10 on HPI check and £50 on rail fares and 2hrs each way turned out to be a Romanian guy with a a car registered to some African guy who was not even present, a V5C missing part and the lies piled up very quickly. I am open to many makes and models, leaning toward japanese due to reliability and trying to stay under ££220/yr of tax. I welcome any comments and suggestions. -
Can I give my partner my car but remain the registered keeper? 22 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently upgraded to a new car but I still have the previous one that I had which has now been SORN, untaxed, uninsured and in my garage. My partner... -
I bought a replica Jaguar C Type but am concerned it was not IVA tested - where do I stand? 13 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a used Jaguar C Type Replica from an established specialist manufacturer of this type of vehicle. The car was factory built by this... -
My car just had the engine replaced, should the mileage go back to zero? 12 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a secondhand Peugeot 208 on finance with 33,000 miles on it. It then blew a head gasket after five months of use. As it was under warranty, I... -
Trader won't give refund over dangerous van - what are my options? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 2007 Fiat Ducato from a trader. Within a day of buying it, the clutch pedal started sticking and the speedo would only work... -
Timing chain snapped on a BMW 320d - what should I do? 7 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought my BMW 320d from a dealer 9 months ago with 96,000 miles on the clock. I recently took the car to the BMW main dealer for its major service as... -
Penalty decision 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Can I legal action be taken against a dealer who registered a new car to someone else first? 9 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
A friend bought a car eight weeks ago from a broker who was introduced through autoeBid. Both promised in writing that the car would be first registered... -
I bought a car from an auction, but it isn't as described - do I have any recourse? 19 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought an Austin Seven in Coys Auction. I was unable to view the car so went very much on Coys' description and placed a commission bid. The... -
Green slip-up 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
How long does it take for the DVLA to amend car ownership details? In April this year my wife traded in her car for a newer one. Last month she received... -
One learner owner 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
As you are the owner of a FIAT 500, what are your views on the effect on resale values of FIAT 500s in the future now that we are seeing flocks of them... -
Does the insured main driver of a car also have to be the owner? 7 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a car in her name on the V5C. The insurance is in her name as the main driver with me and our daughter as additional named drivers. Unfortunately... -
Focus Elle - Insurance fiasco - just having a rant 31 Jul 2011 (Forum)
But what has really got my goat bigtime is the blatant lies I am given from various members of staff from the insurance company and I got a different story from a different person EVERY DAY. They have asked me to send original MOT, insurance certificate! and V5C - I am probably a numpty but why can't they get off their butt and check with the DVLC? I have scanned and sent them via email for now. I am still waiting for an offer and I understand I won't get a cent until they have my original documents. -
I bought a Range Rover Velar from a dealer and discovered that it is a pre-production model - what do I do? 20 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Having recently purchased a Range Rover Velar from a main dealer and paid £465 road tax I have just received the following from DVLA. "It has been identified... -
We're selling our car - what do we do about tax and insurance? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
Our car is going to be sold. The insurance runs out at the end of May. We will not be driving it again other than to put it on the drive with a For Sale... -
A car I bought in a private sale is faulty, does the Consumer Rights Act apply? 25 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a car privately, which the seller advertised as: “Fantastic low mileage car that's in a great condition” and goes on to say, “it would... -
I've bought a faulty Hyundai Coupe privately - do I have any consumer protection? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2003 Hyundai Coupe 2.7 privately. The car was described as having an occasional misfire but still driving fine. When I collected the car all... -
Trailer - Incorrect advice ref: Towing limits. 29 Jan 2024 (Forum)
You can find these figures on the van or trailer’s chassis plate, in the handbook and sometimes on the V5C registration certificate.” Whilst I agree a safe towing limit is 85% of the towing vehicles kerbweight, it is not a legal requirement. Towing limit on a cat “B” licence depends on when you passed your test. -
When is the DVLA going to get back to me about my application? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Does anyone have any information or idea when DVLA will be open again? They must have an enormous backlog of mail. I sent in an application 12 March to...
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