Guidance and regulation

How to create a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) email alerts account and update your subscription preferences.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 5 March 2018

MOT centres and garages can display this poster about vehicle recalls if they want to.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 21 July 2017

How vehicle manufacturers, producers and suppliers should run a safety recall in the UK.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 1 October 2021

A guide about what should happen when a vehicle defect is reported or a vehicle recall is issued.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 6 March 2024

What used-vehicle outlets, car supermarkets, dealerships, auction houses and commercial online sellers need to do when selling a recalled vehicle or part.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 19 July 2013

A guide about what should happen when a defect is reported or a recall is issued for aftermarket parts.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 14 May 2021

Bus operators using ADL Enviro200 and Enviro300 buses need to carry out urgent safety inspections, as there are safety concerns with the vehicles' suspension.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 17 May 2019