Just received a V750 for a private plate Has anyone had experience of posting the forms to their DVLA local office. Namely how long does it take? I'm in two minds whether to post it or to schedule in the 70 mile round trip and do it in person.
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11th Jul 2008 4:58 pm
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Always done it in person, still takes a good couple of weeks to process (unless it's for a brand new unregistered car).
The local DVLA office is always rammed, queue for an hour usually, also seems to be a magnet for the great unwashed of the world 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
11th Jul 2008 5:14 pm
Harlequin
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Much to my complete surprise, I went into my local DVLA office a couple of months ago with a retention certificate to transfer my number onto my Disco. The whole exercise was completed in under 5 minutes - and there was no one else in. Unbelievable!I was taught to be cautious.
11th Jul 2008 5:26 pm
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don't know where groove town is Mr TwistyArms but the Manchester DVLA office is usually very quick - 30 minutes maxSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
Have done it by post and was surprised by how easy it was.
11th Jul 2008 8:00 pm
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Have found that 9am is a god time, esp a Monday, as the car traders have not got their paperwork sorted for the w/end sales. Usually only a couple of peeps in front and lots of staff. Last few times at Cardiff VRO in and out in 10 mins.
11th Jul 2008 8:04 pm
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11th Jul 2008 8:17 pm
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I bought a plate at DVLA auction 3 weeks ago, went to DVLA office in Worcester last Monday, took 20 minutes, inc giving me new tax disc. So I left the DVLA with a new tax disc displaying new reg and old plates.
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Yup, done in person it takes under 20 minutes. Worth the trip I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
11th Jul 2008 8:42 pm
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It can take a couple of weeks if you post. some DVLA offices will do it over the counter but you can queue for hours if busy. My local DVLA office has stopped registering vehicles and they insist you post or visit another office Duncan
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12th Jul 2008 8:45 am
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you seem to be good at losing things
1st your passport, now your V5 Duncan
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Has anyone had experience of posting the forms to their DVLA local office. Namely how long does it take? I'm in two minds whether to post it or to schedule in the 70 mile round trip and do it in person.
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