Got a NIP for 44 in a 30 ...

[DennisTheMenace]

For my old Kawasaki that i swapped in september for the thunderace , i have sent the log book back , rang up the robbery parnershits to explain and they still have me as the owner , all that money and they still dont havce a decent database ,either that or the logbook has been lost between here and the DVLA

[TheLemming]

IIRC if the DVLA has you as a registered owner, you are liable for all fines relating to the vehicle.

If they lose the paperwork before updating their system, its still your responsibility.

(Although you may be able to prove you werent driving it at the time in court.)

[Dwight VanDriver]

Get it sorted soonest Dennis. As stated you as the recorded Reg Keeper will be held liable for certain things.

You will be able to obtain some evidence of the swap so send a copy of this with A LETTER to the SCP that you are not the owner of the vehicle and that you did inform DVLA.

Also send A LETTER to DVLA explaining that you have been accused of an offence in relation to a vehicle that you no longer own and the action you took to notify them of the change of ownership and when.

Keep copies of what you have sent just in case.

What is it some 23 million vehicles or more on DVLA books mistakes are bound to happen.

DVD

(Owner in line one changed to Keeper)

>> Edited by Dwight VanDriver on Friday 26th November 14:07

[lunarscope]

I believe that is totally incorrect.
No matter what the DVLA have on their records, if you weren't the keeper at the time you simply have to name the person to whom you transferred the vehicle. They will then get their own NIP/s172. However, if the DVLA have no record then you may have to prove that you have really transferred the vehicle.

[seamus]

If you sell a vehicle it is worth making up a receipt in case of problems like this and also sending a separate letter to the DVLA telling them of the new owner, they will send a letter by return confirming that they have the details and to keep their letter safe in case of any problems. May sound like overkill but it would make life easier should the new owner get an NIP or whatever.. I sold a car to a guy whose 16 year old son was involved in an RTA with it a month or so later, thankfully when the Police turned up (as the car was still in my name ) I was able to give them everything they needed and avoid getting any further grief.. Realise it doesn't help here but may do for others in the future... good luck with it..

[hertsbiker]

lunarscope said:

I believe that is totally incorrect. No matter what the DVLA have on their records, if you weren't the keeper at the time you simply have to name the person to whom you transferred the vehicle. They will then get their own NIP/s172. However, if the DVLA have no record then you may have to prove that you have really transferred the vehicle.

Den, your bill of sale (px?) with the people you got the 'Ace from will clear you. Just because they lost the paperwork doesn't mean you are going to be liable ! I'll call you over the weekend on the ntl freephone.

Carl