If it has an age related plate , then it will be based on that and not the emmisions. Unfortunately that means for me that it's 200 odd quid for road tax, even though I do about 1500 miles a year.
Bob Craig >----Original Message---- >From: [email protected] >Date: 14/12/2011 12:49 >To: "Quantum Owners Group"<[email protected]> >Subj: [Quantum Owners] Re: Engine swaps > >How much more road tax would it be? >A 2ltr would be in the same bracket as a 1.6? unless it's changed. >As long as it's insured as the new engine size i'm not too fussed. > >On Dec 9, 5:59 pm, "Susan and Martin Scott" ><[email protected]> wrote: >> I had the same issue when I called the local DVLA (anonymously) to tell them >> I'd built a kit car - they asked if the VIN had 17 digits and had been >> fitted by manufacturer. I said no to both, and was then told it had to be >> certified and fitted by a garage (and trailer to the garage) - it would then >> be checked at VOSA and DVLA. Remember I'd not given my name! I then queried >> why they couldn't certify it as being there themselves when they checked >> it - why I wasn't capable of fitting it myself (having built the car) and >> why a garage (who may also be ringing and clocking cars - who knows?) should >> be any more reputable than myself? They just said that this was policy! When >> the event occurred I just fitted it myself, and when asked said the >> manufacturer had fitted it - I'm getting too old for fighting. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "TonyV" <[email protected]> >> To: "Quantum Owners Group" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 1:21 PM >> Subject: [Quantum Owners] Engine swaps >> >> Well, it looks like the advice posted on here a few weeks ago was >> correct. >> >> Having filled in the V5C and sent it off to Swansea to inform them of >> the new fuel type, capacity and engine number, they've sent my V5C >> back unmodified (still showing the old Q engine number). I even >> included a photograph of the new engine number stamped into the >> engine. >> >> So I phoned them to ask why they didn't seem to have done anything, >> only to be told that there's a separate letter in the post, asking for >> more information about the engine swap, including a receipt from a >> garage which carried out the work. >> Failing that, confirmation on headed paper from a recognised >> organisation such as the AA or RAC. >> >> Obviously, since I did it myself I don't have a receipt, but maybe I >> could put a headed letter together from my computer company. >> I don't see why that would be any less valid than a letter from a >> garage. >> >> A less honest person might, at this point, say stuff it. I've filled >> in the paperwork and told them about it; if they wish to ignore that >> information then why should I fight the system? And pay extra road >> tax for the privilege? And risk being stopped and having my tank >> dipped? >> >> Unfortunately that's not me. Let battle commence. Let slip the dogs >> of bureaucracy. >> >> But I'm certainly not going to ask them to correct the manufacturer >> name! >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Quantum Owners Group" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google. com/group/quantumowners?hl=en >> >> IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" >> basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. 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