When the UK government imposed the lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we witnessed a surge in Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) applications. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) acquired around 544,887 SORN requests between 23 March and 19 April 2020. It was a bump of 116% as compared to the previous year. The reason for the surge in SORN applications was simple; motorists did not want to pay the tax and insurance for vehicles they could not use. However, things have changed now as the authorities are easing restrictions in some parts of the country. Gyms, libraries, theme parks, pubs, holiday accommodations, and places of worship now reopened. Those who applied to SORN a vehicle want to know how to unSORN a car.
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Effective Tips to Buy and Sell Used Cars in the UK
In a country where people are in love with luxury and advanced vehicles, a tendency to opt for new and used cars is much higher than the other countries. It is evident from the fact that by the end of March 2020, we had 38.3 million licenced vehicles in Great Britain. And as the current lockdown eased in the UK, we witnessed strong buying and selling trend of used cars. If you are someone who also wants to buy and sell used cars in the United Kingdom, we have some very useful information for you to make an informed decision.
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What Should You Do If Car Number Plates Have Been Cloned?
The occurrence of cloned number plates is rising in the UK every year. In 2018, Express.co.uk reported that car cloning cases increased by 50% in a year. A year earlier, UK police said that the number-plate crimes rose by 18% between 2016 and 2017. The data shows the gravity of the situation and our vulnerability to offenders. Any of us could be next, so what should you do if your car is cloned? This free guide by Car Analytics will answer all queries. Let us first know:
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How Car Reg Check Benefits You?
According to independent reports by some of the vehicle history checkers in the United Kingdom, 1 in 4 cars has had changed its number plate. While changing a number plate is not a bad thing, we cannot reject the possibility of scams. The only way you could know the intention of the seller is by taking a Car Reg Check, also known as Car Number Plate Check. Before we discuss the benefits of a total reg check, let’s first talk about why people change their number plates.
Motorbike HPI Check- Get Free Motorbike History Checker
Buying a motorbike is not very different from buying a car; the purchasing process requires the same kind of care and diligence. According to a report, 1 in 5 motorcycles in the UK has some sort of hidden history. It means it may have outstanding finance, stolen/damaged past, or secret identity. We are sure you do not want to buy a motorcycle that is stolen or has a hidden history. So, what should you do? Take a free motorbike check today!
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Check Car Details: The Ultimate Guide By Car Analytics
After shortlisting your desired vehicle, the very first thing you need to do is check car details. Why? Because 1 in 3 cars in the UK have a hidden history, according to different reports. Therefore, it is wise to know who owns the vehicle, did it receive severe damage in an accident and written off, is it stolen, does it have a mileage anomaly and other vehicle information. Let’s find out what are the most important car details you need to be aware of before making your purchase decision.
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What Information is Included in Your Free Car Check?
To get a sneak peek into a vehicle’s past, your first step should be to perform a free car check. Our free car history check typically offers necessary vehicle information as well as underlines the existing or potential issues with the vehicle you may not know about.
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How to Analyze if a V5C Logbook is Original?
The V5C vehicle registration certificate, also known as logbook or V5 form, is a document released by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to the registered keeper of a car. It contains the proof of ownership and the particular information of a vehicle, such as the date of first registration, the previous registered keeper, and the car model, tax class, engine size, VIN/Chassis/Frame number, and the colour. V5C logbook is used to notify the DVLA about the change of ownership, an alteration of name and address, or after the car customization, scrapped, or written-off.
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How to Check if the Car Has a Category?
While searching for your next ride in the UK, would you like to buy a car that was involved in an accident? Most people do not and right so. After all, the insurance company has written it off for a reason. But let’s delve deep and find out what happens after a car gets badly damaged in an accident. The insurance company examines the condition of the vehicle and assigns it a category. We call it insurance write off, and it pays to check car category it lies in.
How to Find the Owner of a Car by License Plate Number in the UK?
While it is possible to find the car owner by registration number, the process is not easy. The reason is the law; the UK government needs to protect the privacy of individuals. However, you can locate the registered owner of a car if you have a valid reason, such as:
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