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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
25 July 2017
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
31 March 2017
VW emissions scandal: what does it mean for you?
The owners of nearly 1.2 million cars in the UK have been told their diesel vehicles contain emissions cheating software
2 October 2015
DVLA extends time frame to get hire car code following criticism
Hire car 'check codes' are now valid for 21 days, up from the previous three days
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
8 June 2015
Jetting off this summer? Act now to save
Don't leave it till the week before, our holiday checklist can save you large, if you sort it now
3 June 2015
Drivers collectively pay 'double' after tax disc overhaul, says AA
The Government has made millions from the 'double taxing' of cars following its radical move to scrap paper tax discs
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
Applying or renewing your driving licence? Wait until tomorrow if you can
Motorists needing to renew a driving photocard or apply for a provisional licence should wait till tomorrow as fees drop
30 October 2014
Drivers struggle to renew road tax online
The DVLA's website has struggled to cope as thousands went online to try and renew their road tax
1 October 2014
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