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North Wales Chronicle
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- North Wales Chronicle
DVLA could issue drivers with £5k fines over simple mistake
Brits are being urged to report car modifications to the motoring body or risk severe fines. The three modifications can result in up to a combined £5,060 in fines and nine licence points. They are: lowering suspension, adding large spoilers, and tinting windows. Illegal suspension can risk a £2,500 financial penalty and three penalty points, while spoiler amendments can also mean motorists are fined £2,500 with three points too. Untaxed cars are hard to hide, easy to tax. Tax it online on #DVLADigital Julie Daniels from the car insurance team at Compare the Market said: 'No matter how minor the modifications are, any alterations to a car can potentially impact the cost of your car insurance. "Often it will cost more to insure a modified car because of factors such as: greater possibility of theft, higher risk of speed-related accidents, or simply because your car has increased in value and repairs may now cost more." Ms Daniels went on: 'If you decide to modify your car while you have an existing insurance policy, you need to notify your provider about the change. Ideally, you should check with your provider before altering your vehicle to find out how it might affect your premium or if there will be any amendment fees involved.' Tinted windows risk a £60 fine. Police Major Todd Patalano told WLNE-TV: "Tinted windows are a big problem for policing, especially for the patrol division which is out monitoring violations on the roadway every day.' Recommended reading: BookMyGarage, the leading car service and repair comparison site, commented: "If not enough light passes through your front windscreen or side windows, you may receive a prohibition notice that stops you from using your vehicle on the road until the tint is removed. "You may also receive a penalty notice or even a court summons for having wrongly or excessively tinted windows, so make sure the job is done properly. "We would recommend choosing a licensed bodyshop to tint your car's windows as they will know the rules and provide a high-quality finish that's still legal to drive."
The Herald Scotland
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald Scotland
DVLA could issue drivers with £5,060 fines over simple failure to report
'No matter how minor the modifications are, any alterations to a car can potentially impact the cost of your car insurance." (Image: The Argus) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The DVLA could issue drivers with £5,060 fines over a very simple mistake. Brits are being urged to report car modifications to the motoring body or risk severe fines. The three modifications can result in up to a combined £5,060 in fines and nine licence points. They are: lowering suspension, adding large spoilers, and tinting windows. Illegal suspension can risk a £2,500 financial penalty and three penalty points, while spoiler amendments can also mean motorists are fined £2,500 with three points too. Untaxed cars are hard to hide, easy to tax. Tax it online on #DVLADigital — DVLA (@DVLAgovuk) May 13, 2025 Julie Daniels from the car insurance team at Compare the Market said: 'No matter how minor the modifications are, any alterations to a car can potentially impact the cost of your car insurance. "Often it will cost more to insure a modified car because of factors such as: greater possibility of theft, higher risk of speed-related accidents, or simply because your car has increased in value and repairs may now cost more." Ms Daniels went on: 'If you decide to modify your car while you have an existing insurance policy, you need to notify your provider about the change. Ideally, you should check with your provider before altering your vehicle to find out how it might affect your premium or if there will be any amendment fees involved.' Tinted windows risk a £60 fine. Police Major Todd Patalano told WLNE-TV: "Tinted windows are a big problem for policing, especially for the patrol division which is out monitoring violations on the roadway every day.' Recommended reading: BookMyGarage, the leading car service and repair comparison site, commented: "If not enough light passes through your front windscreen or side windows, you may receive a prohibition notice that stops you from using your vehicle on the road until the tint is removed. "You may also receive a penalty notice or even a court summons for having wrongly or excessively tinted windows, so make sure the job is done properly. "We would recommend choosing a licensed bodyshop to tint your car's windows as they will know the rules and provide a high-quality finish that's still legal to drive."
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
DVLA tells drivers they could be entitled to car tax refund amid price rises
The DVLA has told drivers they could be due a refund on their car tax after the prices increased this month. But they have warned motorists that they have to 'tell them'. The government agency which maintains the records of drivers and vehicles has urged people to go online and fill out a form to see if they believe they are eligiible. The majority of vehicle owners in the UK must pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) and changes to it came into effect earlier this month meaning almost all petrol, diesel and electric car owners are facing big hikes in their car tax. But there are some people who instead of shelling out more, could in fact get some money back. That is those who are taking their car or vehicle off the road for a period of time. Those who notify and make a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) could be refunded some of their car tax, the DVLA said. They posted on X, formerly Twitter , saying: "Need to take your vehicle off the road? Tell us online at You'll get a refund for any full months of remaining tax! #DVLADigital". Further information found on the link provided adds: "You cannot use the vehicle on the road until you tax it again" and that your "SORN will start on the first day of the next month if you apply in the month your vehicle tax is due to expire," reports Lancs Live . If your vehicle is SORN it must be kept off the road and on private land, and cannot be driven during the SORN. You might consider applying a SORN your vehicle in several situations. These include if your motor has failed its MOT and you plan to fix it, if you're scrapping it but want to remove some parts first, or if you're only using it on private land. It comes as drivers were alerted to a handy online tool which can tell you how much car tax you are liable to pay after the changes, which came into affect on April 1. Most will need to pay up to £150 more in VED this year depending on how much CO2 their car emits and the car tax band it is in. Vehicles first registered between 2001 and 2017 pay VED charges based on a car's total emissions, with price rises sitting on a sliding scale. If you want to check how much VED you are expected to pay WeBuyAnyCar's free online number plate checker can help you to find out. You simply input your registration plate and it calculates your vehicle's engine size (cc), power (kw) and CO2 (g/km). This can help motorists quickly identify how much they will pay in VED over the next 12 months. And it also tells users their tax status, tax due date and MOT history. VED prices are also up for new petrol, diesel and electric models registered after 2017 with standard fees up from £190 to £195. Meanwhile, vehicles registered between 1985 and 2001 will pay up to £20 more in VED fees with prices calculated based on the size of their engine.
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
DVLA says these motorists can claim tax refunds
DVLA issued an alert to some drivers on Tuesday The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a fresh alert to motorists, reminding them they could be entitled to a refund. The DVLA is responsible for issuing licences and enforcing vehicle tax rules, among other things. Most vehicle owners are required to pay tax, and the amounts needed rose earlier this month. However, if you're taking your vehicle off the road for a period of time, you'll need to notify the DVLA, with the process known as a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN). In a new alert on Tuesday, the DVLA said: "Need to take your vehicle off the road? Tell us online at You'll get a refund for any full months of remaining tax! #DVLADigital". Further information found on the link provided adds: "You cannot use the vehicle on the road until you tax it again" and that your "SORN will start on the first day of the next month if you apply in the month your vehicle tax is due to expire." If your vehicle is SORN, it must be kept off the road and on private land, and cannot be driven during the SORN. You might consider SORNing a car if it has failed its MOT and you plan to fix it, if you're scrapping it but want to remove some parts first, or you're only using it on private land.
