Drivers have been warned about a common paperwork error that might result in them losing money. In essence, you are entitled to a road tax rebate when you sell a car, but you must first update your log book (V5C) in order to do so. You will have to pay road tax on a car …
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The DVLA have urged drivers to be aware of common scams that are catching out drivers when it comes to renewing their licence and selling their cars. The Driving Vehicle and Licencing Agency has been reminding drivers to keep an eye out for possible fraud online. Phil Morgan, DVLA’s Head of Fraud Policy Investigations, has …
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The RAC has identified problems with nine-in-10 yellow box junctions where councils want to enforce moving traffic offences, leaving drivers at risk of being unfairly fined. The Government announced two years ago that it would let councils outside London, rather than the police, enforce against moving traffic offences. Some 27 local authorities have applied to …
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With spring upon us and summer holidays right around the corner, families up and down the country will soon be packing up the car and heading out with the kids. Whether it’s a short drive to a nearby attraction, or a longer trip to one of Britain’s seaside towns, Parkland Motors are reminding motorists of …
Motorists are being warned of a new ‘clip for cash’ scam where scammers are accusing innocent drivers of clipping their wind mirror before demanding cash up front. In order to tackle the problem, the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) have launched a national campaign to help …
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An expert has warned that the UK has “many more criminals than police officers and resources”, as shocking figures reveal just two percent of car thefts resulted in a suspect being charged. The figures also reveal that over 70 percent of thefts are going unsolved across England and Wales. Just over 2 percent (2,220) of …
After the expansion of the Ultra-Low emission Zone (ULEZ) happens in August around 700,000 car drivers in Greater London could be liable to pay £12.50. This is the conclusion the RAC has drawn from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) ahead of the zone’s expansion this …
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According to a report by MPs, three million people who have applied for a driver’s licence since April 2020 have encountered delays, costing some of them their jobs or income. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) spoke about the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) system to process applications, stating that it is “slow, inefficient and …
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London may carry the moniker of ‘The Big Smoke’ but the city’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) has done much to address this image since opening in April 2019. The scheme targets the city’s worst polluting vehicles through a daily charge and has had a transformational impact, reducing emissions by 26%. Currently, the zone covers …
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According to the RAC, the DVLA has revoked a “worrying” number of drivers’ vehicle tax Direct Debits after payments were unable to be made because of a lack of funds. According to data analyzed by the RAC after a Freedom of Information request, 950,377 drivers had their direct debits cancelled in the financial year 2021-23, …
