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If you buy second-hand vehicles, find out how to use a margin scheme to account for VAT (VAT Notice 718/1).
If you sell second-hand vehicles, find out how to use a margin scheme to account for VAT (VAT Notice 718/1).
Contact the police to report a vehicle with no MOT - you need the vehicle's number plate, make, model and colour.
Get help to classify various items of iron and steel, primarily those classified under chapter 72.
Apply for approval as a facility to treat, recycle or export waste batteries for treatment and recycling and the rules you must follow.
Providing advice on purchasing a repaired ‘written off’ vehicle and what you should know.
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
Find out about the private use of company cars and vans and when a benefit charge is incurred.
The CMA is investigating suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the recycling of old or written-off vehicles, specifically cars and vans, also known as ‘end-of-life vehicles’ or ELVs.
What used-vehicle outlets, car supermarkets, dealerships, auction houses and commercial online sellers need to do when selling a recalled vehicle or part.
How and when to make a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) to stop taxing and insuring your vehicle, including when the SORN is valid, penalties and rules for motor traders.
Check the tariff classification for all-terrain vehicles designed to be used as tractors.
What to do when selling a vehicle: your vehicle log book (V5C), submitting the right information to DVLA, private (personalised) registration numbers.
Find out how to use a margin scheme to account for VAT if you buy or sell second-hand vehicles (VAT Notice 718/1).
Find out which motor vehicles you can and cannot claim a payment for using the scheme.
The CMA has cleared the completed purchase of Hills Motors by Copart after an in-depth phase 2 investigation
Guidance and forms for recalls and safety defects, download recall data, and issues which could result in a safety issue occurring if they are not fixed.
Illegal Teesside scrap site with hundreds of cars piled up must now be cleared following Environment Agency investigation.
Rules to follow if you put batteries, including batteries in vehicles or appliances, on the UK market for the first time.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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