Have your say on how classic cars are registered in the UK

| 21 May 2024
Classic & Sports Car – Have your say on how classic cars are registered in the UK

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has announced a consultation aimed at simplifying how historic vehicles are registered in the UK.

The ‘call for evidence’ follows a lengthy review into the DVLA’s policies.

Since 2021, the Historic Vehicle User Group (made up of representatives from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs, the Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance and the Royal Automobile Club) has held periodic meetings with the DVLA.

Now it’s time to have your say.

Have your say on how classic cars are registered in the UK

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The 50-question survey is split into 12 parts.

Helpfully, the FBHVC has released a guide to help classic car enthusiasts through the 29-page document.

You can use the FBHVC’s answers to advise your responses, if you wish, plus it should help you understand any jargon or specialist terms.

Under each section, you also have the opportunity to agree or disagree with the FBHVC’s position and provide your own feedback.

Have your say on how classic cars are registered in the UK

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You have until 4 July 2024 to complete the DVLA’s response form, the link to which is at the bottom of this story.

The ambition is that the DVLA will use the information to clear up its policies surrounding historic vehicles, especially those that have been modified or restored.

The current framework provides little guidance, especially for restomods, electric-vehicle conversions and imported classic cars.

Have your say on how classic cars are registered in the UK

The DVLA consultation will help shape future historic-vehicle policies

The DVLA sometimes questions the legitimacy or integrity of a historic vehicle after it has been modified.

In some cases, this has led to classic car owners having to re-register their vehicle with a Q-plate and a new Vehicle Identification Number, and this lack of clear guidance creates uncertainty for restorers and specialists, too.

Click here to complete the DVLA’s digital response form.

Alternatively, you can download and print the PDF version, here, and post it to the address provided on page four.

Click here for the FBHVC’s guidance on how to complete it.

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