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kj - 27/11/09 at 09:35 AM

Looking at that MK re-body, do you have to let DVLA know or change the log book?

m8kwr - 27/11/09 at 09:45 AM

You would if you changed the colour.

If you insurance company asks for photos, then i would assume you may need to re-submit those. But i do not know how much difference there is in the 2 body work!!! sorry

Would like to see pictures though...

Mr Whippy - 27/11/09 at 09:46 AM

what re-body?

if its just panels or a body shell on the original chassis with makes no difference to the dvla so long as the colour is as per the log book

02GF74 - 27/11/09 at 10:35 AM

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Originally posted by Mr Whippy

if its just panels or a body shell on the original chassis with makes no difference to the dvla so long as the colour is as per the log book


hmm, they maybe more to it than that, say if you changed the number of seats or changed roof type (convertible or not) since isn;t that info, on the V5 reg document?

I was wondering about this the other day, like if I wanted to put Porsche 917 type bodywork onto my F27 - two totally different looking cars - you'd have thought the DVLA may be interested in that?

Mr Whippy - 27/11/09 at 10:47 AM

quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy

if its just panels or a body shell on the original chassis with makes no difference to the dvla so long as the colour is as per the log book


hmm, they maybe more to it than that, say if you changed the number of seats or changed roof type (convertible or not) since isn;t that info, on the V5 reg document?

I was wondering about this the other day, like if I wanted to put Porsche 917 type bodywork onto my F27 - two totally different looking cars - you'd have thought the DVLA may be interested in that?


Your right about the number of seats (which is best left at the maximum possible) but it doesn't matter about the roof or shape. For the MOT they just test the belts for the seats that are fitted, even if you left the back seats out.

For example my beach buggy looks very different to the original beetle yet needs no alterations to the V5.

Think also about land rovers, you can change it to many different layouts, topless, truck cab, station wagon etc etc and no change to the documents required. One of the benefits of chassis based cars



[Edited on 27/11/09 by Mr Whippy]

Steve G - 27/11/09 at 10:49 AM

If you were looking at changing the number of seats then it would be a lot more than a rebody going on to an Indy. That would be major chassis mods needed and to do that would mean a new IVA and complete registration.

Safe to say if its a simple new body from MK then it'll just be a case of informing DVLA of any change of colour. A removable hardtop wouldnt make any difference to DVLA - doesnt the V5 say simply "sports" for a se7en style kit??

02GF74 - 27/11/09 at 10:53 AM

^^^ I wasn't refering to MK Indy about numebr of seats - mine was more generaic question - and here is a 4 seater kit car than one could change to be 2 seater.

Maybe I am mixing up the application form for SVA where I am pretty sure it asks for bidy type i.e. convertible or what.

matt_claydon - 27/11/09 at 11:45 AM

Body style IS on the V5 so you have to notify DVLA if you change it. A removeable hard-top would still be "convertible", so no change required. If you went fixed roof from open-top though you would need to tell them.

If it's on the V5 you are obliged to tell them, simple as that.