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We provide helpful and convenient advice regarding United Kingdom driving licence, vehicles, MOT, SORN and tax disc including advice on the following:

  • Change of address of UK driving licence
  • Renewals of UK driving licence
  • Lost or stolen of UK driving licence
  • Learner and new driver information
  • Register a vehicle
  • Who to notify when you buy or sell a vehicle
  • Making changes to your registration
  • Taxing your vehicle
  • MOT Certificates
  • SORN a vehicle
  • Locations and Hours

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If you need to apply for, renew or replace a licence, or have any other vehicle enquiry, you may also contact Drivers' Customer Services, Correspondence Team, DVLA, SA6 7JL or the Vehicle Customer Services, DVLA, SA99 1AR. You also may be able to use the vehicle and licensing services at a Post Office®.

Understanding the changes in the automotive world is important for all drivers. Automobile news can impact your immediate driving decisions; and long-term changes, such as new legislation that deals with cars or drivers, may require a change in your driving habits.





Before you get on the road, it is good to know what you are up against. Here are a few websites that will give you up to the minute UK traffic information.

The Highway Agency

The Automobile Association

Traffic Wales

Traffic News London