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Complete a tax check to renew a taxi driver, private hire or scrap metal licence, or apply for the same type of licence with a different licensing authority.
Check registration, MOT, tax, vehicle identification number and other details to help make sure a used car is not stolen or unsafe
If you buy or sell second-hand vehicles, find out how other products and circumstances affect the scheme and how you account for VAT. (VAT Notice 718)
Tell DVLA you've sold your vehicle or transferred it to a new registered keeper (owner), or that you've bought a vehicle
Your vehicle tax is cancelled and you get a refund for any full months of remaining tax when you tell DVLA you no longer have the vehicle or it's off the road
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Find out when you can use rebated diesel, biodiesel or kerosene in vehicles and other machinery.
Find out which motor vehicles you can and cannot claim a payment for using the scheme.
Find out how much you have to pay and where you have to collect your vehicle from if it's been clamped or impounded
Taking your car out of the UK - when VAT is not payable on a car you're exporting, procedures, registration and vehicle tax.
You must get a scrap metal dealer licence from the council if you buy, sell or store scrap metal
What to do if your vehicle, vehicle part or accessory is recalled, has a registered fault and how to report serious safety defect you find
Licensing authorities must confirm a tax check has been completed by applicants renewing taxi driver, private hire and scrap metal licences, or applying for a licence held with another authority.
Report a manufacturer or a dealer for making or selling new vehicles, vehicle parts and vehicle accessories with safety problems.
How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
Licensing authorities must get an applicant to confirm they're aware of their tax responsibilities on first licence applications for taxi driver, private hire and scrap metal licences.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers.
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