Just wondering what level of reconditioning have people had to their 'one major component' to bring it up to 'as new' standard to
obtain a new registration (with everything else new of course)?
If its a relatively new low mileage engine would new engine/gearbox oil, filter, plugs etc and an inspection of bores and bearings suffice? Especially
if new induction (throttle bodies, filter etc) exhaust, fuel systems have been used. Has anyone done this themselves with receipts for these parts or
must it be done by a garage/specialist?
What sort of cost have people had for this reconditioning by garages?
Also if its a car engine does the engine and gearbox count as 'one major component' or is that two?
Engine and gearbox are 2 separate. Except for bike engines which are combined, so would need to be new.
Reconditioning an engine to as new would need to be quite comprehensive imo, but all dvla would want is a receipt. They aren't going to inspect
bores and cranks for wear. Just make sure the receipt you provide makes it very clear its to an 'as new' standard.
Its more common and cheaper to buy a crate ford engine and recon the gearbox as new gearboxes are expensive. But obviously that depends on your chosen
source of engine.
[Edited on 2-8-17 by loggyboy]
Every thing else being equal, what is a likely difference in value of a vehicle built using all new parts and therefore a new registration as opposed to reconditioned parts and a Q?
Depends on who your selling to. Typical Kit car owner, not much. Someone who isnt familar will add a level of ooooo factor.
Im just doing it because I want to!
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Originally posted by myke pocock
Every thing else being equal, what is a likely difference in value of a vehicle built using all new parts and therefore a new registration as opposed to reconditioned parts and a Q?
By ' inspection of bores and bearings' I meant as part of reconditioning process to identify what would be needed (if anything) to
recondition, not by DVLA. Especially from point of view of doing this process yourself, supporting this with any receipts for parts used.
The level of skill to build some of the cars on here would certainly enable plenty to recondition an engine.
Engine and gearbox being two separate units is the deal breaker for me!
Age related would have been fine but never received V5 with donor parts unfortunately.
[Edited on 3/8/17 by ChrisJ15]
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Originally posted by ChrisJ15
By ' inspection of bores and bearings' I meant as part of reconditioning process to identify what would be needed (if anything) to recondition, not by DVLA. Especially from point of view of doing this process yourself, supporting this with any receipts for parts used.
The level of skill to build some of the cars on here would certainly enable plenty to recondition an engine.
Engine and gearbox being two separate units is the deal breaker for me!
Age related would have been fine but never received V5 with donor parts unfortunately.
[Edited on 3/8/17 by ChrisJ15]
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Originally posted by loggyboy
quote:
Originally posted by ChrisJ15
By ' inspection of bores and bearings' I meant as part of reconditioning process to identify what would be needed (if anything) to recondition, not by DVLA. Especially from point of view of doing this process yourself, supporting this with any receipts for parts used.
The level of skill to build some of the cars on here would certainly enable plenty to recondition an engine.
Engine and gearbox being two separate units is the deal breaker for me!
Age related would have been fine but never received V5 with donor parts unfortunately.
[Edited on 3/8/17 by ChrisJ15]
Shouldnt be too hard to get an old V5 from a similar car.
Do DVLA still inspect cars?
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Originally posted by DaveGreaseMonkey
Do DVLA still inspect cars?