Re-registering with the DVLA

[Ark]

Typothetical question here:

If one were to swap a 2jz-ge and autobox with a 2jz-gte with a manual box, would the car need to be re-registered, or at least the DVLA records updated?

 

How much modding can you do to a car before it is forced to take a "Q" plate? Most importantly of course, would a "Q" plate qualify the car for kit-car status, and therefore suitably trivial insurance?!?!?!

 

Oh yeah, also can you put a personal plate (bought from DVLA SOM) on a Q plated car?

[Need4Speed]

Changing engine will require a change of engine no. to be recorded by DVLA. To need completely re-registering you would need to be re-shelling at least. They don't care what the transmission is. I don't think you can register a Q plated car with anything other than a Q plate or maybe a non-dating plate - ABC 123 etc. And a Q plate will devalue your car.

[Jake]

Don't most import Supras have "Not known" on the log book for the engine number? Both mine have.

Saves messing about changing the details when you do an engine swap.

[Lazarus]

I remember reading a long time ago that various major components of a vehicle are given a certain no. of points eg chassis=10 engine=5 axle=2 and so on (I don't remember if those point scores are accurate) and when you reached a certain threshold of points for items changed it would call into question the identity of the car.

 

That was a while ago tho, so things may have changed.

[Pete]

You only get a Q plate if you assemble a car from parts "of unknown origin".

 

You can get an age related plate if you assemble a car from a new chassis and major components from one vehicle. You must prove that these parts came from that vehicle by serial numbers. For instance, I used the diff, rear axle, g/box and engine (which was registered as being in the Sierra but didn't go anywhere near it ) - therefore I got a plate for the kit that was the same age as the A reg Sierra.

 

You can get a new plate if you use new parts.

 

In answer to your question - yes inform the DVLA of an engine change. This looks better when you come to sell. Also means its traceable back to your car should it be stolen. Also they'll check the engine code against known stolen ones (I think) at reg time. You do not need to re-register the car!

 

I do not believe it is a firm requirement.

[Need4Speed]

J-spec cars have Engine No. NOT KNOWN because it's too difficult to read it on the block without taking the engine out, and Japan doesn't require it to be recorded. I agree, if you're changing an engine, get it noted on the V5 so it matches the car when (if) you sell it. Transmission would affect it if you added another axle!

[KaoriFan]

i have actually done this the last week, taken the auto box out of my old vauxhall carlton and put it in my other newer one, so i have a 2nd car when i cant drive the Supra due to the Winter weather.

 

for a change of 'box' all you need to do is send DVLA a letter notifying them of the change, nothing else needs to be done. they will update their records, nice and straight forward

[Need4Speed]

send DVLA a letter notifying them of the change, nothing else needs to be done.

A change of what? - The gearbox? There's nothing on a V5 about transmission - theres not even a requirement to have a gearbox - I don't understand!

[KaoriFan]

A change of what? - The gearbox? There's nothing on a V5 about transmission - theres not even a requirement to have a gearbox - I don't understand!

 

i called them up, as on the original v5 for the auto gearbox carlton i had, it had 'auto' on their. for the other carlton it was a manual and nothing. so he said they require notification the gearbox had changed. as i was putting a auto box in a manual box car