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• Anything you've had for years. - SORN system shenannigans and failure. 22 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  !   Phoned DVLA again, got helpful chap who after he'd done some looking explained that "the old type log book will not work with the automated system!" (it's a V5C from 7/09), so he SORN'd it and said he'sd send me a new log book!   So, if you try to SORN something that you have had
• Ford Focus - legal question ? 12 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  has been placed online for sale again with his contact details on it. also when i got the receipt for the deposit it had no vin number on it no colour of the vehicle or even the v5c number so i can get the road tax on it.   whats the options available for me here
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  When does my first MoT expire? 8 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My car will be due its first MOT on 30 March when it will be 3 years old. If the MOT is done on the 16 March will it expire on 30 March 2016 or 16 March...
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  Is it safe to buy from internet car dealers? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Internet dealers quote keen prices but most are "pre-reg" meaning no V5C for several months. With £20,000 or more sent in advance of seeing car and then...
• Phoning the DVLA 25 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I traded my Picasso in 2 weeks ago & sent the yellow part of the V5C off to the DVLA (by recorded delivery !) to notify them of the change of ownnership. They say to allow 4 weeks for them to send conformation that they have received it and have ammended their records, but as i hadn't heard from
• Ford Focus RDS 5000 VIN Number Storage 16 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a '99/"V" Ford Focus with a Ford RDS 5000 Radio. All units with RDS capability have the facility to store the vehicle VIN in the audio unit memory. After following the instructions in the Ford Audio Guide supplied with the car, I have discovered that the VIN on my V5C & VIN Plate is 17
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  Fine hell curtains? 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Back in December I sold a Volvo Estate. I wrote to DVLA next day and informed them (just plain first class post). A few months later they sent me a letter...
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  How can I check if a used car attracts a tax premium? 7 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  When buying for example a two year old car is the seller either private or a dealer obliged to inform you that when new it's list price was over 40k and...
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  Private number plate swap - how does it work? 18 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  When I bought my car it was brand new and I put my own private number plate on it. Now I am changing my car and want to take my private plate off the old...
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  I want to buy a UK registered car in Spain but it has no paperwork - what can I do? 19 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a 1982 Renault 4 GTL but it has no paperwork. The car is in Spain on UK-plates. Can I somehow get new papers for this car so I can...
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  My car has been cloned - I have told the police but do I need to tell potential buyers? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car number has been cloned - I have notified the Met Police and been given a crime reference number - the vehicle was picked up when it entered a bus...
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  I'm purchasing a car through a broker but something doesn't seem right - what do you think? 19 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about purchasing a car through a broker. He informs me I will be the first registered keeper. However the car will be registered in my name...
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  How do I apply for tax and MoT exemption on my SORN'd 1967 Austin Healey Sprite? 27 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite Mk4 in September 2017 and it has since been SORN'd. How do I apply for tax and MoT exemption when it comes into...
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  Car is wrongly listed on the insurance database - should I be worried? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a used Volvo S60 R Design. The insurance database has it listed as an S60 R Design Premium, but it's just a standard R Design (with a...
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  Taking my car to university - do I have to tell my insurer? 4 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently looking to purchase a new car but beforehand I want to ensure that I'm doing the documentation for it correctly. My driving licence is addressed...
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  Buying a car online - is it safe? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering replacing my current vehicle with a Hyundai i40 Tourer Premium SE Blue Drive (136PS). Although a mouthful to say, I really like the car...
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  Can emissions be reduced by fitting Michelin Primacy 3 tyres? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You printed a letter I sent you regarding larger wheels fitted with low profile tyres increasing exhaust emissions, and pushing vehicles up into the next...
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  Is my 2006 BMW 335i\s 228g/km emissions rating accurate? 20 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 BMW 335i SE Coupe E92. My V5C shows the CO2 as 228g/Km but all the calculators I have used show 218. Any ideas? Could this be the result...
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  Just checking 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to soon purchase a second-hand car from a Vauxhall main dealer. He says the car has been HPI checked as are all the second hand cars they sell....
• Volkswagen Golf GTD MK7.5 - ULEZ PCN Appeal help 17 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  Hello everyone,I'm hoping someone could help me,I've received a PCN for driving in a ULEZ zone and I want to appeal as my car is compliant,it's a 2017 diesel but my problem is it says when going to appeal to provide evidence but on my V5C certificate the EURO category of my car is not stated