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The Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) has changed!
AllV5C's that are being issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will have a new look. The new V5C will make it clear that the registration certificate is not proof of ownership and will provide details of where you can get advice on buying a used vehicle. The ‘scrap’ box has also been removed because all cars, light vans and three-wheeled motor vehicles- excluding motor tricycles, must be taken to an Authorised Treatment Facility, who should issue a Certificate of Destruct
READ MORE →What to do if your vehicle is stolen?
If your vehicle is stolen you should report it immediately to the police. The police will notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of the details of the theft and any recovery of the vehicle on your behalf. Call your local police station Before calling the police to report the theft of your vehicle, make sure you have all the vehicle details to hand ie registration number, make, model and colour of the vehicle. The police will give you a crime reference number which you will n
READ MORE →Motorists invest in anti-thefts screws
Carshalton Police advise Motorists to invest in anti-thefts screws for their number plates With the large increase in number plate thefts, the Police are advising residents to use special anti-theft screws. Last week alone three cars were targeted, a rover hatchback in the Middleton Road, a BMW 3-series in the Woodstock Road and a Volkswagon Polo in the Assembly Walk Road. Unfortunately the stolen number plates are being used for so called “drive-outs”. The cars in the drive outs have the st
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ROS 5 Number Plate for sale
Jonathan Ross's perfect number plate has just become available exclusively through Speedyreg for nearly half the price than back in 2003, where the owner wanted more the £1.2 million. It can be purchased for £510,000 from Speedyreg. In July 2003, a millionaire scottish car salesman Ross Campbell turned down a £1.2 million bid from TV presenter Jonathan Ross for his personalised number plate ROS 5. ROS 5 is a very famous number as it has been shown on TV on many occassions. The ROS 5 numb
READ MORE →Supercars, with flashy Personalised Number Plates
The Wealthy Supercar owners who are breaking the parking rules owe the London Councils, millions of pounds. The foreign registered vehicles which are flown in from the Middle East are avoiding these fines as their vehicles are not registered in the DVLA Swansea. The vehicles in question are not your arrange Ford Focuss, or BMW’s they are mainly Bugattis, Lamborghinis and Ferraris who continue to park illegally on yellow lines, bus lanes and even residents’ bay. Unfortunately over 80% of the
READ MORE →Diesel cars overtake petrol cars for first time
Diesel car registrations overtake petrol car registrations for first time For the First time in history diesel cars sales have over taken petrol-powered vehicles. More diesel cars were sold in Britain last month than their petrol cars the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' (SMMT) latest survey revealed. The survey of new car registrations showed that in July diesel cars took a record high 50.6 % of the market share after rising 11.8 % while petrol car registrations declined by 13
READ MORE →Jailed for having false car number plates
A Singapore High Court Judge last week warned that anyone caught using false number plates on their vehicle can expect jail terms. An IT consultant spent two weeks behind bars for committing the offence. Tan had wanted to appeal against the sentence, but withdrew his bid upon hearing Justice V.K. Rajah's remarks that the jail term imposed by Traffic Court was too light. The judge said those who use false number plates on their vehicles are trying to conceal their identity - and terrorists,
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Supercars with Cherished Number Plates
This summer London’s Knightsbridge area is filled with people from the Gulf states and the Middle East – Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Dubai. For the British residents, the summer is all about an escape to the sun; a fortnight in the South of France, the Italian Riviera or Spain. We Brits want sand, sangria, heat and a swimming pool. Anywhere but the sticky, filthy city, however for the mega-wealthy billionaire families of the Gulf states over is their summer. They like London,
READ MORE →Sweden rejects Lucifer car number plates
This week in Stockholm, the transport authority rejects a citizen's request for a personalised number plate. The Number Plate in Question "Lucifer" was not allowed as the authority deemed it as offensive to other road users. However, 40-year-old Annsofie Tedfors, who had wanted the number plates explained to a local paper that she did not have devil in mind, she just wanted a memorable name. She added that her business and cat is called "Lucifer". According to Swedish law, personalised
READ MORE →Renewing or Updating a Retention Document
You must return your retention document (V778) to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to renew it if it’s about to expire, or update it if there are changes to the details shown. If the document is lost or stolen, you’ll need to replace it. What you need to know The grantee must sign the retention document (if available). If you're the nominee, you’ll need the grantee’s signature on the retention document. Renewing a retention document About four weeks before the document
READ MORE →Change to practical driving test.
Independent driving will become part of the practical driving test in Great Britain in October 2010. During your test you’ll have to drive by either following a series of directions, following traffic signs, or a combination of both, for about ten minutes. The test would be overlooked by a DUI Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles and you'd be assessed accordingly. To help you understand where you’re going, the examiner may show you a diagram. It doesn't matter if you don't remember every direction, o
READ MORE →Northern Ireland Car Road Tax Rules
Every vehicle registered in Northern Ireland (NI) must be taxed if used or kept on a public road. If the vehicle is kept off-road it must either be taxed or have a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) in force. If not it could be wheel clamped or removed. Tax your vehicle To tax your vehicle you’ll need: a completed V11(NI) reminder or V10(NI) 'Vehicle licence application' form your registration certificate V5C(NI) or New Keeper supplement, if using a V10(NI) a completed V34(NI)
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