All I can say is I had no trouble with the DVLA, in fact they were more than helpful.
I had my SVA at Beverly, no where near the closest but my choice. Passed and dragged the car back home... as I was going up the A19 I thought I would pop into to Stockton DVLA...
I sat in the Q and when it was my turn I plonked all the paperwork on the counter and said "I want to register a car", big grin on my phat.
She looked a little bemused and went to fetch someone else. Kelly came out, looked at the bits of paper and said "You need an inspection first".. "Its outside" I said. Kelly looked in amazement, but to cut along story short, she examined the car on the trailer and 15 mins later I was scurrying home with my tail between my legs... No insurance!
3 days later I'm back with all the docs and 15 mins later walk out with the tax.
I think as long as you know the rules and can gently advise them they can be very helpful. As it was, for me, Kelly knew the the lot and was extremely helpful.
LG,
Steve
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