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  Seat Leon SE 1.6 TDI - is it EA189 or EA288 10 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Leon SE 1.6 TDI. The Engine code on the V5C is given as CLH but it is not totally clear whether I have a EA189 or EA288 engine - can you...
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  How do I know if I have a EA 189 engine? 28 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  How do I know if I have a EA 189 engine? My car is a Skoda Octavia 2012 SE TDI CR 1986cc.
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  Where is the engine code in my Volkswagen? 28 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  How do you find out which engine my Golf has, can you do so from the VIN? Is it EA 189 or 288.
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  Is it possible to buy a car while out of the country? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I spend a lot of time out of the UK. I own a car in the UK and wish to sell it (part ex) and buy another. Can my wife do this for me by proxy if a good...
• DVLA - Getting a new logbook 1 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/cars/article-8789255/How-new-car-log-book-V5C-online-five-days.html I know that it's from the Mail, but  it'll help. I have just received a letter that was posted 26 days ago... so 5 days is not bad.
• Browsing to buy a car - Cat insurance repair 6 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  Like many browsing around on local car sales forecourts. Any way of checking cars for any Cat. insurance repairs without asking to see loads of V5C's or spending money online with any of the sites to find details if the car has any issues..
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  I'm putting a modern Toyota engine in a classic 1949 AC - what will the tax be? 18 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm restoring a 1949 AC 2 litre saloon but expect to fit a 1990's Toyota 2.0 litre engine. What is likely to be the tax on this?
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  Classic car ownership dispute - what should I do? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1970 Rover 3500 P6. Recently after asking on a forum for information on the car (over a year ago) someone privately messaged me and said they used...
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  “You made our mistake” 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was recommended to email you by a friend. I recently sold my car and sent off the green slip (V5C) to the DVLA for the logbook to be changed to the new...
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  My others keeper 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  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...
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  How do I get a new log book? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm selling my car to a relative but I have lost the log book. How can I order a new one in the current crisis?
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  Someone stole my reg plates - what do I do? 17 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My number plates have been stolen from my car, which was parked on a road outside of our house. What should I do?
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  When does a classic car become MoT exempt? 26 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  When does the 40 year tax and MoT exemption begin?
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  Why is my road tax so high? 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2010 Volkswagen Urban Fox 1.3, could you explain why the road fund licence is so high at £170 per year? I had assumed that being...
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  Chrysler Voyager radio code 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Bought a used voyager at the weekend, when the radio is switched on it says code. Can anyone help me find the radio code as websites dont seem to have...
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  What do I need to take with me when motoring in France and Italy? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What things are necessary to take with you when motoring in France and Italy ?
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  Do you only have to declare SORN if your car was taxed after a certain date? 18 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I remember reading that you only have to declare SORN if your car was taxed after a certain date. My car was not taxed at this date. Is this correct.
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  Is it safe to share a VIN number with a potential buyer? 20 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm selling a vehicle privately and have an interested buyer who is asking for the chassis number in order to complete some checks before purchase. Is...
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  What's the tax status of a trade-in car? 12 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I deliver cars to customers and collect their trade in car. Is their trade-in taxed for me to drive home or do I have to use trade plates?
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  Should I buy a used car without a V5C? 22 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a used Ford Mondeo. I've found a nice car that looks great, but the dealer says the log book is with the DVLA because the owner...