snailracer Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I finally decided to tell the DVLA that I've got a 200tdi in my 109 and have received a letter asking for a form of evidence (despite it having passed two MOTs since it was done). They want one of the following A reciept of purchase from a garage confirming details An inspection report from AA RAC etc An insurance inspection report Written confirmation from engine manufacturer showing engine number and size. The easiest would be the receipt but as it wasnt done at a garage... So which option is going to be the cheapest and easiest? Any suggestions? They have sent me a replacement V5 with the original specs on so I could just carry on but I'm worried about insurance not paying out if something goes wrong (despite them knowing its a 200tdi). Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwakers Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 aa report would probably be easiest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heath robinson Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I have to say that the ball ache when something goes awry far outweighs the hassle of the RAC/AA inspection and paperwork. When I stacked my 110 it had a 4.2 in it instead of it's origional 3.5, and although the insurance knew, the DVLA didn't. This gave the insurance (Lancaster, who were useless, underwritten by Equity Red Star, who are complete barstewards) the opening to try to renege on their agreed valuation. It took me a year of bother, and eventually a summons to the small claims court before they paid up! Do it right now, and sleep easy now and forever more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim1 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 When I did mine I asked the garage who was doing the MOT to give me a letter stating that engine number was in the vehicle plus fuel change DVLA logged the details no problem. The AA and RAC stated they no longer do vehicle inspections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 sounds like a right PITA telling them.. i think my 300tdi 110 will keep the 19j on the v5.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 When I did mine I asked the garage who was doing the MOT to give me a letter stating that engine number was in the vehicle plus fuel change DVLA logged the details no problem. The AA and RAC stated they no longer do vehicle inspections vehicle inspections on RAC website http://www.rac.co.uk/buying-a-car/vehicle-inspections/ & AA http://www.theaa.com/vehicle-inspections/prices.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim1 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Western thats where I got the details from but when I phoned them they said no don't do it, so went to the mot place and no problem all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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