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Post by Penguin45 on May 4, 2023 17:40:54 GMT
FBHVC NEWS, page 6. Disturbing proposals from DVLA regarding repair of classic vehicles sees the threat of loss of classic status, IVA testing and "Q" plates. Given the 'Crabs very favourite thing to do when you're not looking is to rust, this has potentially serious implications. We may have to take pen and paper and lobby MPs if these proposals become further advanced. Chris.
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Post by 1800heap on May 4, 2023 21:40:53 GMT
That sucks!
Of the 330 Austin and Morris 1800's listed on how many left, including sorn, that are 50 plus years old, there would be zero that have never had a chassis repair or hole made, if they have lived in the UK. The other factor is any NOS repair panels for our cars are likely to be over 40 years old in any case!
What a ridiculous idea! If they have to go that way, how about a 51% rule on fitting non vintage body panels.
Nick
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Post by dave1800 on May 5, 2023 0:36:38 GMT
I understand there has been an increase in the demand for classic cars in areas where ultra low emission zones have been introduced as they are exempt from the charges. Not that there is any link to the DVLA threats of course.
David
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Post by halkyon on May 10, 2023 10:58:47 GMT
That is totally mad. It would just lead to nobody declaring any repairs or modifications!
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Post by steve4487 on May 10, 2023 18:15:05 GMT
That sucks! Of the 330 Austin and Morris 1800's listed on how many left, including sorn, that are 50 plus years old, there would be zero that have never had a chassis repair or hole made, if they have lived in the UK. The other factor is any NOS repair panels for our cars are likely to be over 40 years old in any case! What a ridiculous idea! If they have to go that way, how about a 51% rule on fitting non vintage body panels. Nick |
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Post by steve4487 on May 10, 2023 18:19:32 GMT
My last crab VKK351H had never had any body or structural repairs, before or during my ownership, hopefully it's still in the same condition
Steve
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Post by 1800heap on May 10, 2023 21:40:58 GMT
Thats a rare car indeed! Yes hopefully it is still as good and knowbody drilled an antenna hole in it, or put holes in for wing mirrors etc. I am sure the DVLA could be pedantic if they really wanted to be. Certainly get those types over here! My car is 50 this year and the sills would have been done 30 years ago, I wonder how that possibility would be dealt with. Not that it matters for my car, but there are plenty of scenarios! Nick My last crab VKK351H had never had any body or structural repairs, before or during my ownership, hopefully it's still in the same condition Steve |
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Post by dave1800 on May 11, 2023 0:02:01 GMT
I wonder how the insurance companies could address this, as others have noted repairs may have been made decades earlier and the present owners may be unaware. Perhaps dropping the annual MOT requirement wasn't an ideal decision there could have been a less rigorous inspection to maintain basic safety standards.
David
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