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Warning issued to motorists over copycat DVLA websites that charge a premium for services
Motorists have been warned by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to avoid copycat websites that charge a premium for services you can get for free or at a much lower cost via official Government websites. Here's what to look out for and what to do if you've paid over the odds.
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More than 1.7 million motorists' details handed over by the DVLA
Over 1.7 million motorists' details have been handed over to private parking firms by the DVLA in just three months
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Motorists 'could show driving licence on smartphone' from 2018
The DVLA is developing a new digital service which will let you share your licence data with 'trusted' third parties
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The owners of nearly 1.2 million cars in the UK have been told their diesel vehicles contain emissions cheating software
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10 July 2015
Hiring a car? You'll need a DVLA code from today
The paper counterpart of photocard driving licences is being replaced with a new online system from today
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Drivers collectively pay 'double' after tax disc overhaul, says AA
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5 May 2015
Hiring a car? You'll need a DVLA code to do so from 8 June
Motorists planning to hire a car may need to show a code to do so, which is valid only for 72 hours, from 8 June
29 April 2015
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Motorists needing to renew a driving photocard or apply for a provisional licence should wait till tomorrow as fees drop
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