On 20 December 2008, I part-exchanged my wife’s car at a dealership. I sent the V5C section 9 form to DVLA notifying them that I had disposed of it. I received a form from DVLA on 1 April 2009 (continuous registration centre) telling me that I had not licensed my vehicle. I replied on the form supplied explaining that I no longer own the vehicle and that I did notify the DVLA. On 08 April 2009 I received a letter asking for £80 (£40 if I reply before 25 April 09) for late licensing penalty stating that DVLA had not acknowledge my disposal in 4 weeks. I called DVLA at Swansea that evening and tried to advise them I was no longer the owner and they advised to explain this to DVLA (CRC). I sent a letter with copies of the invoice from the dealer, proof of taxation, etc and have now received another letter demanding £80 (£40 if I reply before 7 May 2009) explaining that I have failed to license the vehicle and even though I am no longer the owner because notification has not been received I am still liable. Your advise would be welcome as I am sure I read something similar in the Telegraph a while ago.