:{THC}:YosamiteSam
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 11:39 AM |
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dvla being awkward????????
i sent off the v5 few weeks ago stating new engine capacity as stated on v5 slip waited weeks for v5 to come back - now its returned no change...
huh???
rang them - we sent you a letter on the 22 saying we require written evidence of the work been done - IE receipt from a garage on headed paper - or a
report from the RAC , AA etc..
is this right?
iv never heard of it before?
never got a letter off them yet.. must be a 4th class letter.. guy wouldnt listen and put the fone down - cheeky b*****d....
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 11:44 AM |
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dvla being awkward????????
Nothing new there then 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 11:45 AM |
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I think the idea of putting the phone down is a bit OTT but yes the request from a garage is cropping up more especially if you have put a smaller
engine in the car as this "could" result in you paying less road fund licence.
Keith
Aviemore
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BenB
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 11:52 AM |
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I'd take a picture of the engine in situ next to the chassis rail, a picture of engine number and a letter confirming you've swapped the
engines.
Should do it (or ask them for written evidence stating that it has to be from a garage)....
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 12:03 PM |
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First I've ever heard of that, I regularly swap engines over, not once have I been asked for evidence, what a twat that DLVA guy is. They just
seem to make up any old bo&&ocks they like.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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iank
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 12:10 PM |
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Used to just be smaller engines (as Schrodinger says) but there was a recent post from someone who put a bigger engine in and was told the regs have
changed.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=84421
They've now updated their website (since that post) with the new rule.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/ChangesToYourRegistrationCertificate/DG_4022054
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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triumphdave
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 12:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by :{THC}:YosamiteSam
i sent off the v5 few weeks ago stating new engine capacity as stated on v5 slip waited weeks for v5 to come back - now its returned no change...
huh???
rang them - we sent you a letter on the 22 saying we require written evidence of the work been done - IE receipt from a garage on headed paper - or a
report from the RAC , AA etc..
is this right?
iv never heard of it before?
never got a letter off them yet.. must be a 4th class letter.. guy wouldnt listen and put the fone down - cheeky b*****d....
Yeh I had exactly the same a couple of weeks ago.I got a reciept of the guy who built my engine and asked him to add the info the DVLA asked for:
Headed paper
Engine No.
Exact engine size
Fuel type
Replacement or Reconditioned.
If you cannot get a receipt for your engine sell it to a mate and buy it back again and ask him to write you one .
It took a few weeks to come,so if you need tax get it before you send the form off.
It does not matter if the engine is bigger or smaller,you have to send this info know.
If you always do what you have always done you will always get what you have always got
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 12:25 PM |
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Sure I have a few receipts I can scan into the computer...cough, paint shop pro
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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:{THC}:YosamiteSam
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 12:37 PM |
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Change to engine and cylinder capacity (engine size)
DVLA will need written evidence of any changes to engine number and cylinder capacity (cc). Written evidence can be:
a receipt for the replacement engine
ca get that from chap who i bought it from
written evidence from the manufacturer
that aint gonna happen as i changed it
an inspection report provided for insurance purposes
they are happy with the work already
written confirmation on headed paper from a garage if the change in engine size took place before you bought the vehicle
didnt happen before i bought it so not applicable
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DarrenW
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 01:27 PM |
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You will probs have to write yourself a private sale receipt and hope this will be OK. Failing that a friendly MOT place might provide you with
something for a fee. Probs need to know them well though to get it.
Its the headed paper bit that gets me - no use if you buy the engine privately. Dont suppose it was off ebay and you have reciept do you?
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clairetoo
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 03:27 PM |
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This could be a problem for me too - I bought my engine off ebay 18 months ago , so no reciept - and no matter how much I search I cant find an engine
number 
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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BenB
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 04:09 PM |
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No engine number?
I'd worry the engine will need a big radiator seeing as it's red hot!!!
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clairetoo
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 04:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
No engine number?
I'd worry the engine will need a big radiator seeing as it's red hot!!!
The problem is - I have no idea where to find the engine number on a Mazda Mx3 1.8 V6.....
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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paulf
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| posted on 25/4/08 at 05:13 PM |
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Probabaly best not to bother telling them anything in future then, maybe just stamp the original engine number on it as many manufacturers do for
replacement engines.
Paul.
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