Les Henson Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 could I put my hand on my heart and say there is nothing on my truck that is dodgy or badly built Well if you don't think your standard of work/manship is as good or better than the manufacturer, then learn to do it better or pay someone that is good enough. DIY repairs/modifications will always end-up in the lime light when things go pear-shaped unfortunaely. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Weird or what? There's no understanding the DVLA, they got bored of holding a V5 they were refusing to give back and just updated it and posted it to me that was for a car bought as a write-off, re-registered, MOT'd, driven for 18 months (including another MOT) and then when I sent off to change my address (nothing else) they kicked off about a VIC so I told 'em I couldn't be bothered to VIC a car worth nothing, they then said they would not re-issue the V5... then after holding my V5 for 3 months got bored and just sent it back, updated! Quite how that protects anyone from ringers and write-offs is beyond me as their laziness just made what they claim was an unidentified write-off legitimate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks906 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 might be abit O/T but at what point do you need to tell the DVLA about any alterations etc. and when would they tell you about it a letter threw the post etc fine, but pulling you up at the side of the road taking the vehical off you find your own way home when they may have known about anything for a long time is laziness an wrong. the main problem with it all is were do you get the correct info from and how do you keep it up to date, and it being made accessible and understandable will prob not be cheap for us to view it. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 might be abit O/T but at what point do you need to tell the DVLA about any alterations etc. According to the notes that come with your V5 you must notify them of all modifcations immediately. It is up to them to decide if the modifications are significant or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Does it say how you should let them know? ie does sending the V5 back with the box ticked for change - and giving a new cc and engine number enough? would they then either just accept the changes or prompt you for more information - or is the onus on you? Because if the onus is on you it doesn't specify that on the V5 that you should do more than notify then through its use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 It says very clearly that if there is not an appropriate "box" or area on the form to describe the modification in question then you should write a covering letter explaining the mods. A simple catch all really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 So is a simple engine swap covered by just ticking the box and providing the new cc and number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Yes, in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Generally as long as you appear to be being straight with them, they're happy and will amend the V5 and send it back for stuff like engine swaps. Obviously if you've done a lot of work they may well send you down the SVA route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 My Saga started with changing the engine from a V8 to TDi Changed the engine number and fuel type.....no V5 returned, so when I rang up asking where it was, I told they were waiting for me to call, and it would need inspecting ! Luck of the draw IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Definately luck of the draw - my V8 to TDi notification went straight through... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Definately luck of the draw - my V8 to TDi notification went straight through... As did my 2.25D to V8.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 In a new twist, 3 weeks after issueing me with a (poorly) amended v5, they've sent me a letter saying that they cannot issue me with a v5 because it need's a "vehicle inspection" again no mention of VIC or IVA. Interestingly this letter has been signed by a "real" person and i have a contact number so i might get some sense out of them tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakewell Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 this is all very interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Dan, Exactly the same as mine panned out, after the "engineer" visited me at home, they wanted me to take the truck to them, but as I had no trailer, and no V5 etc, they came out about a week later, few days later letter with a SVA application in with it.... Prob not what you want to hear , but just thought i'd share my experience.... That said.......other people on here have had inspections and not had a problem ....just hope the guy you get is one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Well i have a date for the inspection, next thursday the 19th. They've chosen to class it as a radically alterered vehicle, which is interesting because in the guideline information it doesn't so anything about the chassis needing to be standard. And i have enough points for a pass(ish). That said, i've been researching which sva station is closest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Good luck with it - let us know what happens/how you get on. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 now, it may have been posted, but could it could have been insurance companies talking to dvla? they like to share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 now, it may have been posted, but could it could have been insurance companies talking to dvla? they like to share! It's never been on it's own policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I would guess that you told them of change of engine number / size ........................... that is all it takes and that is what starts the ball rolling. You get a letter back that sort of says 'prove it' and what other mods are there ................... Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Ian, very interesting! I never had any issues when I put the 2.8 in the 90. I simply sent off the old V5 with the updated capacity and engine number and back came a new V5...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 I would guess that you told them of change of engine number / size ........................... that is all it takes and that is what starts the ball rolling. You get a letter back that sort of says 'prove it' and what other mods are there ................... Ian No Ian i could understand that, but this has all come about from a simple change of address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92.9 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 If I have been following the details correctly, it doesn't seem to be such a great mystery that things have progressed as they have. Firstly there was the occurrence when they first became interested in the vehicle, the likely reason for which was identified as the car's appearance on this forum, then secondly there was the 8-page report and 50 photographs that you supplied detailing the modifications. Those factors do seem to be all that would be required for them to request an inspection and class it as a radically modified vehicle (assuming of course that the details in the report sent to them substantiated that). I hope all goes well for you. It looks like it's going to end up with a Q-plate to me, which I don't suppose will bother you in this case, will it? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-conversions Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 If I have been following the details correctly, it doesn't seem to be such a great mystery that things have progressed as they have.Firstly there was the occurrence when they first became interested in the vehicle, the likely reason for which was identified as the car's appearance on this forum, then secondly there was the 8-page report and 50 photographs that you supplied detailing the modifications. Those factors do seem to be all that would be required for them to request an inspection and class it as a radically modified vehicle (assuming of course that the details in the report sent to them substantiated that). I hope all goes well for you. It looks like it's going to end up with a Q-plate to me, which I don't suppose will bother you in this case, will it? Mike Q Plates aren't the issue, its all the hassle getting a car through an SVA which is the problem. The chassis has been altered & VOSA don't seem to like chassis alterations. I hope they don't make it too awkward for you. An address change shouldn't cause all this hassle, I guess they have seen what you have done to vehicles in the past??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a jackson Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 good luck, a mate of mine put his kit-car (cobra) through an SVA cheak that there is nothing sticking out of the sides (like bolt heads) as even they need to be recessed or rounded good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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