Current guidelines for converting classic cars to electric are overly restrictive making it difficult for owners to retain a vehicle’s original identity and registration, according to responses to the long-awaited DVLA call for evidence focusing on the future of the classic car industry.
A recent review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has revealed that classic car owners have been facing difficulties with the agency’s services.
The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance has welcomed an independent review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) which could finally resolve longstanding frustrations over converting classic cars to electric.
New research from the Startline Used Car Tracker reveals that a majority of the UK public supports the introduction of special tests and licences for high-performance car drivers.
Business solutions provider Serversys is providing users with a faster and more efficient way to check drivers before test drives.
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has said its members working for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will take industrial action in the coming weeks.
Issues with the supply of electric vehicles (EV) have prompted the UK Government to extend the period allowed for car dealers’ plug-in car grant (PiCG) orders from nine to 12 months.
It’s been a busy couple weeks for those following the development of autonomous cars – or at least the capabilities and regulations that may enable autonomy.
Union members working at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in Swansea have begun a four-day industrial action due to health concerns over coronavirus.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) believe online services can help increase customer satisfaction for dealers.
The DVLA has introduced a new online service that allows motorists to apply for and a receive a duplicate V5C log book in just five days.
Britain’s car parc is older than ever before, despite the boom in electric vehicles (EV) and hybrids, according to data compiled by Retro Motor.
The DVLA has revised its official policy on trade plates following lobbying from the Used Vehicle Industry Group (UVIG) over worries about dealers using untaxed ex-demos and pre-registered cars.
The DVLA’s ‘Register a Vehicle’ (RaV) service has handled over 1.5 million new vehicle registrations in the first year in operation.
The UK’s used car market was down just 0.6% or 11,517 sales in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the same period in 2018.
GDPR legislation means less data is available but motor retailers fear lack of transparency could have far-reaching implications
The DVLA’s decision to no longer put previous keeper information on a used car V5 may put the used car market at risk.
A successful trial of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s new cloud-based first vehicle registration system will see it replace the current system by February.
A 25-year-old who stole a Saudi prince’s Rolls-Royce and sold it to a Huddersfield dealership has been jailed.
The DVLA is to hold a webinar for motor retailers on the changes to vehicle tax.
