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Vinyl Wrap - DVLA

Hi All,

Can anyone tell me wheter the DVLA has to be informed if a car has vinyl wrap on it,not sure whether this is classed as a color change due to being able to remove it and the original color still being on the car underneath the wrap.

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  • Iris_Blue
    Iris_Blue Posts: 1,421 Forumite
    edited 12 February 2011 at 4:06PM
    http://www.colourmycar.net/

    says no, as does all other sites I've read but best to check with your local DVLA office first.
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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,794 Forumite
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    If your changing the colour by wrap or paint its best to change the paperwork. What if you got
    stopped for a spot check or a minor incident, Quick check comes back saying your car is red but its clearly
    blue.

    How long do you want to be held up whilst they check your car? What if they decide to tow it so they can
    inspect it properly?
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  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    Hi All,

    Can anyone tell me wheter the DVLA has to be informed if a car has vinyl wrap on it,not sure whether this is classed as a color change due to being able to remove it and the original color still being on the car underneath the wrap.

    Yes it is classed as a colour change.
  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    Probably classed as a modification too, insurance might not be valid :/
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