DVLA Inspection

[spud69]

Originally Posted by gus

Thing is I made a chassis number up, 17 letters/number no i's o's etc etc.
Getting to stage where car is on wheels, engine runs, and was thinking about build up insurance. Don't want the hassle of having to change chassis number with insurance company if the DVLA want to change it.

I did the same by making mine up, then just wrote off to the DVLA and they replied within a week saying that i was fine using it. They said the same to me that i had to SVA before inspection, i wanted to call into inspection on way to SVA but they wouldn't allow it. Apart from that though i found them good to deal with right the way through - DVLA, Stockton-on-tees

AndyH

[gus]

Andy,

Do you have the address you wrote to, to have your chassis number checked?

Thanks

Mark

[AshG]

i just wrote to my local dvla office telling them what i was up to and asked to have a vin number issued. about a week later an a4 envelope turned up with a letter stating the vin plus all the registration forms.

that was maidstone dvla btw. they seem to know the score but i will hold final judgement until the car is registered on the road

[dogwood]

Yea I've never had much problem with Maidstone office.
They always seem reasonable to me.
I took my car in for inspection.
45 min's later walked out with my new reg number and tax disc.
Well done Maidstone DVLA..

I hope that ain't the kiss of death for you Ash..



David

[axle]

Originally Posted by spud69

I did the same by making mine up, then just wrote off to the DVLA and they replied within a week saying that i was fine using it. They said the same to me that i had to SVA before inspection, i wanted to call into inspection on way to SVA but they wouldn't allow it. Apart from that though i found them good to deal with right the way through - DVLA, Stockton-on-tees

AndyH

The same with me, the chassis bo will be allocated once it has been inspected by the DVLA , but this number is allocated to you and will remain under your name till your built is complete.

Hope this helps!

[gus]

Just spoken to the Guy at Exeter DVLA office who deals with kitcar inspections.

They are accepting the chassis number I made up. Aparently it's all in the first three letters. If the combination is already assigned to a car company then you can't have it. World database apparently!! Sounds impressive.

Anyway, well happy as I had already stamped the number onto the chassis.

Got his direct phone number as well so no need to go through Swansea anymore.

Cheers

Mark

[LeonN]

Uld you share his bomber. I would love t check myproposed number. PM me?

[LeonN]

Uld you share his bomber. I would love t check myproposed number. PM me?

[gus]

Leon,

The number I have is for the guy at dvla exeter. You would have to contact your local office. You would still need to write to them as they will start a file and put your letter in it.

Thanks

Gus

[LeonN]

K cool. Tar. Just a simpal letter? Telling wat I am doing and the proposed number?