james h
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| posted on 21/8/09 at 10:15 PM |
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Preston DVLA today. Kirkham inspection next tues
I went down to Preston DVLA today to see if I could get my car registration underway.
Spoke to someone called Chris who I believe is the manager - initially he wasn't sure which forms I was meant to fill out. In the end I did a
v55 and a built up vehicle inspection report. Is this correct?
I had made my own VIN number up for SVA. He said if they decide my car will be on a Q plate that he would have to reissue me with another VIN number.
I tried to tell him nobody needs to decide about the plate, because I don't have the donor v5, but he left out my VIN on the v55 anyway!
He has given me an inspection date for next tuesday at Kirkham - has anybody been there?
I still need to work out how I can get there, as I don't have access to a car with a towbar or the required driving license. Should I drive it
to just around the corner from the inspection and get my mum to tow me in?
Apparently if they do give me another VIN, I will have to get a document stamped from a garage to prove I have changed it after the inspection.
Presumably this goes to Preston then I can get my tax disc and plates made up.
I have also paid for 6 months tax and the registration fee.
Has anybody had much experience with Preston DVLA? Are they as efficient as I hope?
Thanks
James
[Edited on 22/8/09 by james h]
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myke pocock
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| posted on 21/8/09 at 10:51 PM |
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As far as I know they should issue you with a VIN number before you go for SVA. I was given a 13 digit number from DVLA Local Office so that I could
engrave it in the chassis and secure a plate with it on, that I fixed to the bulkhead. Surely safer in the long run for them to issue a number to
prevent you having to grind it out and re-do it for some reason.
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iceman26
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| posted on 21/8/09 at 11:07 PM |
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i have been to preston then had to go to kirkham for my inspectio took about 7 days to get reg and tax disc
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james h
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| posted on 21/8/09 at 11:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iceman26
i have been to preston then had to go to kirkham for my inspectio took about 7 days to get reg and tax disc
How did you get your car there?
Thanks
James
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AdrianH
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 07:43 AM |
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I contacted DVLA Preston to sort out the forms and get a VIN number. A guy called Owen does kit cars.
I had car near completion> Filled in V627 with donaor car number, indicating what donor parts had used such as gearbox back axle etc and a covering
letter.
Got inspection at Kirkham, took car down on trailer, took five minutes.
Few weeks later got VIN number, bow fitted to car. waiting for final bits for car then will get IVA down at Chadderton.
Adrian
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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mr_pr
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 11:47 AM |
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I had Preston they were terrible.
Firstly they couldn't book an inspection for over a month. Then they took another 5 weeks to decide if a bike engine/gearbox counts as one
component or not and do I get a 09 plate or Q. Eventually they decided 09.
With regards to getting the car there do not drive or tow it. I was told by Preston DVLA this would result in immediate prosecution at the inspection
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Gav
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 02:28 PM |
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I just went through this last week. borrowed a tow car and rented a trailer.
The guy how did the inspection was very helpful and a nice chap, he was waiting in the car park so would have seen me drive it in if i had.
I also have to change the VIN, but im working in the US right now and i carnt get my missus to restamp it while im away 
As far as driving it, You could always argue that swansea said you can drive it to tests under insurance 
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