Disabled to normal, what a load of p**h

[naeteltaberdeen]

I've just bought a new to me car. Everything is fine except why, why, why won't the DVLC let you tax a car as normal without going to a post office!

I would understand red tape if your trying to claim the disabled free tax, but I'm not.

So instead of 2 mins online, I'm stuck with a steel paperweight for weeks until I get the V5 and then all the hassle of going into the nearest major PO in the city.

When I get there none of them can speak English and know nothing about DVLC stuff. Total nightmare.

Why do they do this?

[Super Sonic]

Also why, when an able bodies person can tax a car while sat at home, does a disabled person with limited mobility have to go to a post office to get the disabled discount.

[BertBert]

Who are DVLC?

[119]

BertBert said:

Who are DVLC?

Driver and vehicle Licensing Company.

[naeteltaberdeen]

Super Sonic said:

Also why, when an able bodies person can tax a car while sat at home, does a disabled person with limited mobility have to go to a post office to get the disabled discount.

Exactly is all arse about it.

[naeteltaberdeen]

BertBert said:

Who are DVLC?

Sorry, a slip. Unless your tongue in cheek taking the mikey. I'm an old git. It used to be the old name for DVLA.

[naeteltaberdeen]

119 said:

Driver and vehicle Licensing Company.

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre I think?

[Doofus]

naeteltaberdeen said:

BertBert said:

Who are DVLC?

Sorry, a slip. Unless your tongue in cheek taking the mikey. I'm an old git. It used to be the old name for DVLA.

It is the old name for DVLA. It didn't used to be.

[naeteltaberdeen]

Seriously though. Is it deliberate. Do they try and make it so much of a hassle you just don't bother as some type on any fossil fuel thing.

It's the same with shotgun certificate renewals now. Make it such a complete beurocratic nightmare you give up!

[naeteltaberdeen]

Doofus said:

naeteltaberdeen said:

BertBert said:

Who are DVLC?

Sorry, a slip. Unless your tongue in cheek taking the mikey. I'm an old git. It used to be the old name for DVLA.

It is the old name for DVLA. It didn't used to be.

Sarcastic git 😂

[Doofus]

naeteltaberdeen said:

Doofus said:

naeteltaberdeen said:

BertBert said:

Who are DVLC?

Sorry, a slip. Unless your tongue in cheek taking the mikey. I'm an old git. It used to be the old name for DVLA.

It is the old name for DVLA. It didn't used to be.

Sarcastic git ?

Yep.

[naeteltaberdeen]

😂 It really does annoy me though. Just why? Is it to earn more money or just inflict misery on people.

[Red9zero]

I bought an ex-Motability car from a car supermarket. They were supposed to help me tax it, but didn't. Luckily there was a post office within walking distance with a very helpful lady working there, who I assume had dealt with the issue before. I just gave her the old V5, which she changed the tax class on and posted to DVLA for me and I paid for 12 months tax at the normal rate. All done in 5 minutes.

[naeteltaberdeen]

I wish I had things as easy as that. It is impossible so I'll have to wait.

What annoys me is why they make it so difficult for me to pay for something. I'm just going onrun it illegally. Screw them, non compliance allowance the way 😂

[Auto810graphy]

It’s quite simple, walk into a post office that does car tax (some are open 6am - 10pm) if it’s in a shop, ask them to change tax class and pay them the RFL rate. The car is then taxed and a V5 will arrive in 4-6 weeks.

If you get stuck, send me the reg number and bank transfer the RFL rate plus £50 and I will do it for you.