Topic: DVLA Post not actioned

[Digeroo]

Some time ago I scrapped a car.  I have written at least three times to the DVLA saying it as been scrapped, yet now I have got a fine about it.

Am I the only one or is this some kind of money making wease?

[redimp]

Yeah course it is.  It is obviously not a mistake but another stealth tax. ::) ::) ::)

[ceres]

There are specific procedures to follow depending on how the vehicle was disposed of.  Details are here:

http://dvlaguide.co.uk/index.php/dvlaguide/scrapped_or_written_off_vehicle/

[tomatoada]

I was car jacked and the car was later found a wreck and abandoned.  The police had it towed to their yard and after examination the insurance people had it taken to a scrap yard.  Both the insurance agent and myself did the right paper work but a year later I received a letter saying I was liable to all sorts of penalties.  I keep a copy of everything so sent them one and asked for an apology.  Further letter same penalties.   The insurance company helped sort it out.  So another mix up.

[Eristic]

You may have written to them but did you send off the SORN form.

[Digeroo]

I have tried all sorts they say they have had none of them.  Still feel this is a stealth tax.

[Flighty]

I had a car stolen and written off a couple of years ago. Informed DVLA, and insurance company, with all the paperwork. When the car tax was overdue on it months later DVLA wrote saying I was liable to be fined for having an untaxed vehicle. Several letters later they accepted that it had been written off months before! They never apologised though.

[Sholls]

I have tried all sorts they say they have had none of them.  Still feel this is a stealth tax.

Did you send any of the paperwork via Recorded Delivery? I know you shouldn't have to, but even when you send the correct form to the correct office they have a tendency to disappear into thin air. :( At least if someone has signed for it you have evidence to produce should you have to argue the case.