hambley84 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Hi all Just after a bit of info regarding body changes, I have a 2003 td5 hd ex utility and im rebuilding it with a 5 door body , and can't find a clear answer to telling dvla/ process for changing details and registering as a sw/utility wagon It had a recon engine before I got it but as far as I'm aware everything else is original . It's stripped bk to a chassis at the moment and I'm trying to keep it as original as possible apart from tub,side panels doors, roof, wings, and interior upgrade to tdci rear seats using the correct cross member Could anyone point me in the right direction ? Cheers Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I doubt it needs anything when you change bodies, however, if the amount of seats change, it gets more complicated I think. Maybe check with your insurance first. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 You can retain the original roof as it's no different to a station wagon roof. = one less part to buy provided your roof isn't full of holes for lights/brackets. The VIN/chassis number will tell DVLA the original body type, station wagons have a 7th letter in the VIN which is 'M' to denote 5 door station wagon body, so you cannot change the original VIN info. tell your insurance company & if they are happy with the change, then on the V5 reg document in the body type section changes just write 'Estate' & send it in. my '89 110CSW has 'Estate on my V5 from new. no mention of seating capacity on my V5 either [it was a 12 seater when new, but has been a 5 seater since 1995] only need to inform insurance. there's no need to mention number of seats to DVLA for a private vehicle, only mention number of seats if the now station wagon bodied vehicle will be used as a bus = carrying fare paing passengers or can be hired as a minibus for otings when hired by various clubs/societys/groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambley84 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Well just checked the v5 and doesn't say anything about amount of seats or doors just says light 4x4 utility, do I guess as long as I tell my insurance it's a 6 seater 5 door everything will be good? Roof will need replacing as the old one is totally dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 If I remember correctly you won't be able to change it for the likes of congestion charge or commercial rate tolls etc as they closed that loop hole a while ago. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Well just checked the v5 and doesn't say anything about amount of seats or doors just says light 4x4 utility, do I guess as long as I tell my insurance it's a 6 seater 5 door everything will be good? Roof will need replacing as the old one is totally dead I'm not sure you need to do anything. Your insurer won't know any more than the DVLA. So 4x4 utility with no number of seats listed would seem to cover it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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