How can I trace my Ford Mondeo's service history?

I have bought an 08/58 Ford Mondeo but the service book is missing. I've been unable to trace the service history to confirm anything. It was sold via Ford Direct in August 09 with 9000 miles, and has...

I bought a car with a badly chipped windscreen - can I reject it?

I just went to the local Nissan dealer to trade in my Nissan, and purchased a Vauxhall. I saw the Vauxhall on Sunday and everything looked ok. I went into the office to finalise the paperwork today and...

My others keeper

Just to add to the previous advice you gave about notifying the DVLA when you sell/part-ex a vehicle. I recently did a part-ex and the dealer kindly offered to send my Part 9 of the V5C registration document...

Blaming the keeper

You probably think I'm paranoid but based on the DVLA's propensity to fine everyone for everything whenever possible I thought I'd better check with you to see if can offer any advice (other than to get...

Mail chauvinist

You recently published an email from a reader who had notified the DVLA of a change of vehicle keeper by email. Customers who submit an email enquiry regarding disposal, will receive a computer-generated...

Photocarp

I have just received a demand from the DVLA for £20 to renew my driving licence photograph as it "will shortly reach its expiry date". I have held a licence for 52 years and have never been asked for a...

Docs on of Dick Green

If a policeman stops you and asks to see your insurance documents, and does NOT give you any written piece of paper to ask you to take them along to the local police station, but, asks you to 'pop in'...

Documentary evidence

A delivery driver who works next door to me, told of an incident about two weeks ago. He was driving his car to work in South London when he was stopped at a Police ANPR checkpoint and asked for his driving...

Trial and error

Knowing your views on the DVLA and the requirement to chase them up at all times, this story on The Register deserves a wider audience. (www.theregister.co.uk/2010/05/03/dvla_court/) Or have you already...

VAT chance

I should be grateful for your advice regarding the following. On the 29th of November 2009 I paid the full price for my new car, which was to be delivered in March 2010. The dealer gave me a receipt for...