Post by: paulhumphries on March 21, 2006, 10:31:01 PM
I wrote to Chrysler UK and although helpful they cann't decipher 13 digit number as their records don't go back that far. They also said that they had come across this before and Chrysler USA, unfortunatley, won't be able to provide a dating letter either.
I can find loads of sources on line to decipher the VIN number as well as in books but DVLA need verification from manufacture, club etc.
Anyone an idea for a DVLA approved source of VIN decoding ?
Thanks.
Paul Humphries.
Post by: chrisjones on March 21, 2006, 10:33:28 PM
Post by: isle of man on March 21, 2006, 10:37:27 PM
hope it helps
peter henry
Post by: paulhumphries on March 21, 2006, 10:43:05 PM
Quote from: "chrisjones"
I think Lighthouse were mentioned before. Try giving them a ring.
Thanks but DVLA seem to indicate that it needs verification from a recognised source. They say that is normally the original manufacturer or the dating officer of an approved club.
Although I'm sure Lighthouse would be able to hlep I'm not sure if their status would be recoginsed by DVLA for the purpose I need.
As you can imagine if I don't get the correct paperwork then I'll get a Q reg instead of the age related that they say would otherwise be issued.
Anyone else managed to get an age related registration from DVLA based on a dating letter from Lighthouse ?
Paul Humphries.
Post by: chrisjones on March 22, 2006, 08:08:03 AM
Post by: Mike Pavelin on March 22, 2006, 08:31:54 AM
Post by: paulhumphries on March 22, 2006, 09:32:49 AM
Quote from: "Mike Pavelin"
Is it a US manufactured Jeep or one license built?
It's US manufactured and has an earlier 13 digit VIN that on-line decoders identify as 1978.
Biggest worry isn't getting a Q reg but avoiding SVA. I need a dating letter to verify if was originally manufactured in 1978 and then it's SVA exempt being over 10 years old. Without such a letter age is "indetermined" and SVA applicable with all the problem that go along with it.
I had a long talk with DVLA on phone and it was made clear to me that the dating letter has to come from someone they recognise (manufactuer or approved club official) and not just a dealer etc. Therefore I think Lighthouse might not be able to help - unless they are registered with DVLA as such "experts".
Paul Humphries.
Post by: Ric Jacques on March 22, 2006, 09:52:15 AM
Post by: Mike Pavelin on March 22, 2006, 09:52:29 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 22, 2006, 10:20:50 AM
www.aacint.com (http://www.aacint.com)
american auto club which is recognised by the dvla!
quote from their homepage:
The AACI is recognised by the UK DVLA as THE Authority for assisting with Registration issues for Imported USA vehicles inclusive of: Cars, Pick Up's, Trucks, & Motorhomes & will provide a VIN decode service providing records are recorded for a specific Model.
Post by: paulhumphries on March 22, 2006, 10:26:41 AM
Quote from: "The Kitchen Devil"
try:
www.aacint.com (http://www.aacint.com)
american auto club which is recognised by the dvla!
quote from their homepage:
The AACI is recognised by the UK DVLA as THE Authority for assisting with Registration issues for Imported USA vehicles inclusive of: Cars, Pick Up's, Trucks, & Motorhomes & will provide a VIN decode service providing records are recorded for a specific Model.
Thats great - thanks.
Like I've aready said DVLA are quiet anal and need someone who THEY recognise to provide a dating letter.
That means you can have a dealer with many years experience of the brand not being acceptable.
Past experience of trying to get another imported vehicle registed means this time I want to be armed with all the relevant information before I apply as it can otherwise take months to sort out - and that is with the insurance / UK MOT slowly expiring yet the car cann't be use on the roads !
Paul Humphries.
Post by: Bubba on March 23, 2006, 11:19:13 PM