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keep it to yourself its none of their concern what you do with your personal property, unlikely they even know what one of those cars look like anyway, do you think every shop or person knows what all the oem structure and components look like on a 40 year old car?

this is an intended step towards more adverse regulation,require FEES

Will the Queens old limos need testing before Charlie starts scooting about in them? After all they are all cut and shuts right?

Don’t tell ‘Em Pike 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

There was actually nothing wrong with the torsion bars. If there was, Toyota would never have used them in the HiLux.

My god. A UA-cam video on vehicle regs by someone who is intelligent, literate and a genuine enthusiast - rather than yet more baiting, hyperbolic tripe. Subbed.

The big issue about the IVA thing is..... will your classic have to conform to modern IVA rules? That means no toggle switches unless in the prescribed area, no classic rigid wing mirrors that dont flip back etc etc.

Did you know that using a reproduction chassis identification plate also qualifies you for a Q plate?

Eat z bugs, own nothing and be happy

So what about fitting a slightly more modern engine into your classic car because you are unable to find a like for like engine !!! (The replacement engine is same make as the classic car) BTW...

Remember the most important point if politicians decide to screw the peasants they will even if the entire country is against it. Power corrupts & absolute power corrupts absolutely.

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Thanks for that, my intention would be to keep it pretty close to what park royal put out.

So this is going to affect people putting an old car body on a newer running chassis.

Tye questions I have are if subjected to a test, how much of the test would be applicable? Would it be for altered components only? Who can identify stresses and strains in respect of large fabrication changes that could affect integrity?

A plate really shouldn’t be a worry as it’s easy to buy an age related plate and transfer it on ?

For the people who swap floor pans and reattach bodyshells or make a 4 door into a 2 door will be heading down the Q plate route?

Why the bullxhit title? There are no changes to be explained. How can you say what youre claiming? We're facing a 'call for evidence' which is being called a consultation. Therd are no rules announced, yet. Looks to me as if everything is potentially up for review. The bit of info mentioned are the rules as they stand currently which, reading the consultation questions,could easily mean they're looking to change things. The answers ard already done, theyll just shoehorn the consultation data to suit their agenda. But top marks for bringing more attention to the situation.

I converted an 04 Freelander to electric and was able to get it past the DVLA without needing a IVA test by scrupulously avoiding drilling cutting or welding any part of the chassis. Even then I had to take it back a 2nd time for more photos to be taken. The ridiculous situation at the moment is the experts on the ground (MOT testers) with their eyes on the car cannot make the decision as to whether the car will pass or fail. They can only take photos and send them back the Swansea for someone to decide the road worthiness of your car from the photos.

I can't stand this penchant for putting electric motors in classic cars; it should be banned altogether (especially with regard to classic bikes) ..... As for resto mods; using up to date modern components and engines, these SHOULD be registered on Q plates and also lose any classic car status re; tax and mot exemptions.... However in period modifications on classic should be allowed even if it is cross mark engine frame swaps, etc.. i.e triumph engine into BSA/ Norton Frame etc.. Diesel engine into petrol car, etc.

I know of a couple of mot stations refusing to do a basic safety check on my 45yr old classic. They say either a full “on the system” mot or nothing. They said it’s not worth their time and they are busy enough with regular mot work. So I am having to go to a non mot garage to have it checked thru or do a full mot every year.

What you explained is exactly what i thought when I read through. I have no idea why so many people are panicking over it all. 👍

The DVLA and Govt should put more effort into untaxed an uninsured cars but no they take action where action isn't due and dodge the obvious targets

My post seems to be deleted but essentially you're applying reregistering legislation to an already registered vehicle when there is no need. Notifiable changes are on the v5. Colour , fuel etc. Not changing a chassis leg. That comes under roadworthy. Modifications for safety & environmental performance are also allowed in the mot exempt legislation. Type approval is post 2003 vehicles on. C & U regs are what you look at.

Won't be surprised if a bunch of inspectors visit a car or bike meet and start pulling people up....

What would your opinion be on whether I could recreate a Park Royal Triumph Vitesse from - transplanting the rear herald estate tub and roof onto a Vitesse ? This is how Park Royal done the special order conversions to start with. Would this be acceptable and a straight forward notification to dvla ? or would it cause problems and shed loads of paperwork ? Thanks - good luck with your build

So what's their opinion of rally and competition cars?? Or even custom built vehicles as in a rwd conversion on a Fiesta or Focus ?? 🤔 I get and agree where they're coming from on safety, as an ex mot tester I disagree with the mot exemption.. Is this just a way around removing the tax free status from 40yr and over vehicles?? 🤔

Great upload! It is obvious, also to the DVLA, electrifying a classic is a significant change, sacrilege to its history, and devoid of any exemption. Basically useless to any historical significance, pleased to hear, scrapvalue! As a milkfloat fine, but to be kept away from any historical event.

You either know history or you trust the government, you can't do both.

The consultation has been parked until after the election.

Total bollocks. Do as YOU wish, but stop insisting on interfering with everyone else. That makes way more sense

We do not agree on most of your comments. First, they do not want our input. We all gave input for SVA. It was ignored. It then turned into IVA and excessively draconian and authoritative and it destroyed the previously entrepreneurial kit car industry. This will kill the classic car industry. Why? Simply because it is their mission, just as forcing electric cars on us is too. Clasic cars cannit fit in to an autodrive fully government controlled distopian future. So they are targetted for removal. Count on it. There is no reason we cannot be like the American system. Meaning leave us alone, let the industry decide. You, like so many before are talking yourself, and me out of oyr livelihoods, and it is at this level i take offence. Revolution is coming. The smart will be on the right side of it. Believe nothing the government tells you. These are the facts.

How would I get rid of the torsion bars? I wouldn't have started with torsion bars! I do stupid things with Triumph Dolomites and Toledos which all have double wishbones, 4 link rears and coilovers all round, from the factory. They also have a bolt in gearbox tunnel section which is NOT part of the monocoque (very handy) All this means I can do loads of mods and stay within the 8 point rule. Remember the first rule of engineering, "Keep It Simple, Stupid!" AKA the "KISS" principal! Having said that, kudos to you for your vision of what you want and your undoubted skills in achieving it! Should be a weapon when it's done! TR7 axle FTW! better still, if you are intending to use a Rover V8, The TR8 came with a 3.08 final drive ratio, there's even an LSD available for it from somewhere. The cart springs HAVE to go! But you DO need to be a little careful with ride height and the TR7's 4 link setup which naturally has a rather high roll center.

Significant chassis mods are rightly Q'ed. Q = Questionable 😅

Problem with Q plates makes vehicles Value upto 70% less someone I know can't sell an amazing Jago for £2500 on a Q yet a less than perfect R reg Jago sold for £7800 sad that they won't allow it to be A Classic on a Q plate

This sounds like quite an interesting project. I like that unlike a lot of other people on UA-cam building cars you're aiming for a look that would make people think it's stock, yet will stand out amongst BL car fans

Changing it from ice to ev should be a major change & a Q plate , because it's a lot heavier , also you would have to change the suspension to cope with it .

Did you get an electric shock …………..your hairs sticking up ! 😂

A friend of mine has got a Escort Mk1 RS2000 that he’s restoring, he would like to fit bubble arches, but is worried that this might mean it gets registered on a Q plate, the bubble arches were a factory option at the time so would they be allowed I wonder.

The elephant in the room here is the excruciating nature of dealing with the DVLA in any way at all. Very often these bureaucrats have liberal arts degrees and know nothing about motor vehicles. Rules, such as they are, are very often either not understood by said bureaucrats or applied with zero consistency. Over the years I have adopted a policy of avoiding any interaction with the DVLA if at all possible and it has stood me in good stead. Likewise classic MOT. I got so tired of MOT testers either not understanding classics or sometimes even damaging them, the MOT exemption was a blessed relief to me. A knowledgeable classic friendly MOT garage is essential, but getting ever harder to find as the old boys retire.

So? If you keep it standard, it’s Okay, and even if you put an engine of the same make/model, with larger CC cylinders. It’s still OKAY.?

Body on frame statement isn't correct - you can't modify the frame without it being considered a significant change. For a body on frame vehicle the chassis IS the main component which must be kept in an unmodified condition, the body is a bit more vague, for a monocoque the body IS the chassis & therefore has the same rule applied - no modification is permitted.

Great video but I fear a Labour government will view this differently, they don’t seem very car friendly 😐

Its just communists again, they must have time on their hands. One thing to consider if you want to save lives on (our) roads comrades is to use our money, tax money, not your money, to lever the government roadmenders into action and fill the holes, flatten the surfaces, improve drainage, put laybys in, repair laybys, etcetc. There is a lot if catching up to do to make roads safer and reduce casualties. R

How would it work if for example you have a 70's Lotus elan and you change the origanal pressed steel chassis for a tube space frame because of rust......... it would pick up on the standard mounting points but would be an improved item. Would this be a significant change? and what would be the result??

Great video keep up the good work thanks

Great presentation mate. You are absolutely right, get involved. Cheers.

As an mot tester I have seen good and bad historic cars. I am of the age of having worked on early E type Jaguars and other cars of this age. Most are maintained to a very high standard , often coming for an "MOT" check which was not needed , but they wanted to make sure every thing was ok , especially the brakes and often to have a good look at the underside which I'm quite happy to do. Most owners are happy to have things pointed out which may give concern in the future or with use. Tyres are a major problem with cracking and flat spots, brake pads can glaze. The other extreme is someone who has botched things and is just concerned that it looks good on top,. We had one recently purchased as fully restored that was a death trap. The number of missing split pins , loose nuts ,bolts too short that only went into nuts a few threads...fuel pipes weeping, rubber fuel pipes of the incorrect type with no clips , linked brake pipes and brake imbalance that was unbelievable. The owner collected it on a trailer and took it back. Structural problems and the use of incorrect gauge steel is common , if in doubt ask I have seen chassis rails fabricated with body work steel , the reason ? It was easier. The DVLA can be a pain at times but they are trying to get things right. There used to be on UA-cam videos of a VW golf 1988ish bodyshell with corrosion being crashed at 30mph it collapsed inward...now think of a 1970 's saloon doing the same thing. As one idiot said to me, if I cover it with under seal you'll never know as you're not allowed to remove .it...

I suggest people look at the German rules surrounding vehicles before 'mouth foaming' about this. EV is a fine example of possible dangers. If a car was produced in 1970 with an 85 bhp engine, with EV it is realitively easy to drop in an EV unit making 200 + bhp. NOTHING about that car is designed for 200 bhp and so there has to be laws to monitor that. Because people can be idiotic. This gentleman is talking total.sense; I suggest people cease hyperventilating and listen. People don't like change but mostly adore mass hysteria.

Hi mate What about the 30yr rule , if you have owned the car for over that time with some modifications will that change , Also some of these car professional car build channels that build cars for people they go well beyond what you have discussed and they seem to retain the original registration will this change if so will put people out of business?