Un registered car

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Apr 16, 06 10:30 pm

Could I get away with leaving my as yet unregistered car outside my house whilst I register it ????

My workshop availability has possibly run out so need to move her out, but she's done now anyway so I can drive home!!! hurrrahhh!!

Holly · Post by **Holly** » Mon Apr 17, 06 11:48 am

If its on the road you'll be pushing your luck! Enjoy the ride home

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Apr 18, 06 12:03 am

Cheers James!!!

Out of interest, how long does registration usually take??

Holly · Post by **Holly** » Tue Apr 18, 06 8:38 am

Short answer - I don't know exactly. Once you have the MOT (and American docs) you go to the DVLA office, officially the car has to be inspected and there's some paperwork and a fee. I think they can give you a tax disc there and then though, if it all checks out (I'm sure someone else will chime in with some advice thats actually helpful, lol!).

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Apr 18, 06 9:00 am

If you have all of the correct documents and if they are happy with your proof of the actual age of the car then they will issue you a year related registration there and then. All you have to do then is get your plates made up.

They can be a bit difficult if they decide you are trying to pull a fast one on the age in order to get free road tax. If they are ask to see their supervisor and give him a lecture.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Tue Apr 18, 06 9:04 am

The last few I have done at the local DVLA office , they would not issue registration at the counter - said it was now not policy to do this.

All paperwork was in order - docs were retained for 'checks' , and registration no was issued about a week later .

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Apr 18, 06 3:26 pm

Oh, sounds quite easy guys thanks!!

Pretty much just the time it takes to give it a quick tune up, M.O.T and registaration and I'll be away.

Holly · Post by **Holly** » Tue Apr 18, 06 4:06 pm

Best of luck

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Tue Apr 18, 06 6:36 pm

when i registered the fury they told me that they would not issue my number plate immediatley even if i went to the registration office.
did it all by post in the end took about two weeks.
make sure you have every bit of documentation or its a no go.