@Stanleysteamer how do i go about changing the V5? i had a look on the Gov.uk about the seats and it doesn't give any info since it suggests its not notifiable?
@RangeRoller dt can you please recommend an insurer? Also i have a 5yr guarantee document (still valid for 3) on the battery so will raise any future issues through the fitters but definitely something to think on thank you£1400
I rang around for weeks getting £1800 quotes.....thought try one more... £750 with 12 mods. Keep trying, if you find a better quote then swap
I’m not sure of your vehicle particulars but standard battery on my old RR isn’t strong enough so uprated to one off a lorry solved most the electrical issues.
Perhaps is possible to fit larger one for yours? Gstuart would know
@HippoThis is one of them there should have bought a freelander freds.
Modified vehicles are a nightmare to insure. Since buying a house, the same vehicle doesn't attract 50% more for insurance to fit a roof rack. And dunt get me started on the mud guards costing no more if fitted on the LR production line, but increase the insurance if fitted by a garage or me. Bastids.
Try Adrian flux. I personally don't like them but lots on ere use them. You are a member of a car club, as yer a member of this forum. Flux give us a bit of discount and have a direct line number. Will find the link.
You’ll never guess who all this bother is with
Adam flux?
Sterling Van part of Adrian Flux... might be worthwhile mentioning i’m a member when i get the call back though...one of those wish i knew before kick myself moments now...sigh...
Thank you i will
Last time I modified a vehicle I put a bigger engine in a vehicle and and I rang up the DVLA to make the change, I think, but I cannot be certain, that they were willing to take what I said over the phone and just sent me a new V5 so you could maybe just try that. If you tell them why you want it changed they may well just accept it. Others may have found them to be a pain but I have only ever found them helpful and the local office was fine when it came to registering kit cars, the guy just looked at the paperwork I gave them and went totally against the plods who said, smugly, "this'll get a Q plate" and gave me the original reg.@Stanleysteamer how do i go about changing the V5? i had a look on the Gov.uk about the seats and it doesn't give any info since it suggests its not notifiable?
Thank you and all other members for all your advice....i refuse to regret my D3 purchase despite all the obstacles thrown my way since
Thank you i’ll definitely give them a ring and seeLast time I modified a vehicle I put a bigger engine in a vehicle and and I rang up the DVLA to make the change, I think, but I cannot be certain, that they were willing to take what I said over the phone and just sent me a new V5 so you could maybe just try that. If you tell them why you want it changed they may well just accept it. Others may have found them to be a pain but I have only ever found them helpful and the local office was fine when it came to registering kit cars, the guy just looked at the paperwork I gave them and went totally against the plods who said, smugly, "this'll get a Q plate" and gave me the original reg.
Horrible feeling local offices may well be a thing of the past. but you will be able to ring the DVLA I think.
Anyway from the gov.uk
https://www.gov.uk/change-vehicle-details-registration-certificate
Which says that you MUST tell them if you have changed the seating capacity. If you use this link and keep on clicking around in it I think it tells you how to update the V5c and send it off to Swansea. It tells you what to do if you have this type of V5c or that type of V5c.
So it must be possible. Best of luck
Good on you, but the link I put up, if you follow it through does deffo tell you what you need to know, but maybe you can't be asred at 11.20 of the eve! I couldn't be!Thank you i’ll definitely give them a ring and see
Haha i can trust me i’m not wanting another day from hell...i’d sooner have a little knowledge to sleep on...thank you i missed the link..derrrGood on you, but the link I put up, if you follow it through does deffo tell you what you need to know, but maybe you can't be asred at 11.20 of the eve! I couldn't be!
Don't worry. i am always being told my posts are too long! but the link will be good! Sleep tight!Haha i can trust me i’m not wanting another day from hell...i’d sooner have a little knowledge to sleep on...thank you i missed the link..derrr
Bloody hell mine are novels thenDon't worry. i am always being told my posts are too long! but the link will be good! Sleep tight!
the link is good i’ve just read it...i can’t believe i didn’t come across it on Monday i searched for about seat modifications etc..tut.. Thanks again and goodnight, sweet dreams to you too
Glad you've found it!Bloody hell mine are novels then
I did not know this.
To be honest i’ve had little opportunity to ‘enjoy‘ this club beyond problem solving since joining due to all the insurance issues and work related etc but will definitely be exploring more once leisure time is my own againGlad you've found it!
My longer posts tend to be on Anything Goes, controversial subjects. Must be something to do with being an author of sorts!
In a way it is good to hear you are busy with work, not something everyone can say what with CV19! But we all know what you mean!To be honest i’ve had little opportunity to ‘enjoy‘ this club beyond problem solving since joining due to all the insurance issues and work related etc but will definitely be exploring more once leisure time is my own again
