How do I tell if an email is a scam?

I’ve just received an email about renewing my driving licence, which I am sure is a phishing attempt.

Does the licence extension announced by the DVLA apply to me?

I have a paper license and will be 70 at the end of December so will have to change to a photo card license. Does the extension announced by the DVLA apply to me or do I have to change to a photo card...

Do insurers know about the DVLA's 11-month licence extension?

I learned recently that driving licenses expiring this year have been extended by 11 months. Are the authorities and insurance companies aware of this? When I renew my car insurance in December for January...

My licence expires soon. Will it be automatically renewed due to Covid?

I will be 70 on October 8th and will need to renew my licence. I have been told that the licence renewal time has been extended because of Covid (as was the case with MOTs ). Is this correct?

I lost my C1 licence category after I turned 70. Can I get this restored?

I turned 70 in 2017 and renewed my driving licence by post as I wanted to retain my C1 category to drive a 7.5-tonne horsebox. However, for some reason, I no longer have the C1 on my licence. Can I have...

I tried to reapply for my over-70s licence, but apparently I don't need to. What's correct?

I always thought that I needed to reapply for a new driving licence at age 70. I have just attempted to do this, as I reach that age in early July. However, I received a message saying my licence was valid...

Can I sell a car without a V5C?

I've taken my private plate off my car online and got the retention certificate within a week. The DVLA said the V5C will arrive in 4 to 8 weeks. That was 3 months ago. I want to sell the car, which is...

The DVLA lost my V5C and now want me to pay for a replacement?

I sent my V5C logbook to the DVLA with a change of fuel notification. After a month I called them and they said to wait longer but they could tax it over the phone. The log book never arrived so I called...

I need to tax my car but the V5C is with the DVLA

I bought a car on the 6th of August and taxed it on the 7th when I also gave post office the logbook of my vehicle that I had part exchanged. The car I bought was not suitable and I returned it to the...

The DVLA has had my V5C for two months. How do I get it back?

I bought a used car on 8 June. As required, the selling dealer sent off the old V5C to the DVLA (I've double-checked with him and he assures me this was done) and he gave me the new keeper slip. Two months...