Inspection report to change engine number

Morricar

Hi, after engine failed my local garage sourced and fitted a reconditioned engine for me. The receipt they gave me only shows 'engine supplied' with no engine number or confirmation its like-for-like and same cylinders. I want to sell the car asap and need to update the v5 engine number before I can do that.
I asked the garage to edit their receipt but response was it's unnecessary and if i wanted to know the number i should have made that clear before it was fitted as it's not visible now it's fitted. Don't see me making any progress with that route.
Im looking for advice on alternatives- would RAC come out and provide the inspection report to satisfy the DVLA?
 Thanks for reading 

Mildly_Miffed

If the engine number isn't visible when fitted, that's going to render any inspection somewhat moot...

It's also going to make updating the number on the V5C before sale a tad redundant, as nobody's going to be able to confirm it against the paperwork.

I'd relax and let it go.

Morricar

Thanks. I've watched a YouTube video and then managed to look and can see the new engine number today myself so I think an inspection is the way to go. 

chrisw

I had a new engine in my Volvo under warranty which meant the engine number didn't match the V5. It was never an issue, I eventually sold it to one of those we buy any car type places. They were only interested in whether it drove ok with no warning lights.

bluelad1927

chrisw said:

I had a new engine in my Volvo under warranty which meant the engine number didn't match the V5. It was never an issue, I eventually sold it to one of those we buy any car type places. They were only interested in whether it drove ok with no warning lights.

I'd be interested if you declared it to them as I'm surprised that they wouldn't have cared if they had the knowledge.

chrisw

bluelad1927 said:

chrisw said:

I had a new engine in my Volvo under warranty which meant the engine number didn't match the V5. It was never an issue, I eventually sold it to one of those we buy any car type places. They were only interested in whether it drove ok with no warning lights.

I'd be interested if you declared it to them as I'm surprised that they wouldn't have cared if they had the knowledge.

No I didn't declare it to them and they didn't ask. It was a new engine fitted by Volvo themselves with 30k less miles than the odometer so the balance was in their favour.

Nasqueron

Mildly_Miffed said:

If the engine number isn't visible when fitted, that's going to render any inspection somewhat moot...

It's also going to make updating the number on the V5C before sale a tad redundant, as nobody's going to be able to confirm it against the paperwork.

I'd relax and let it go.

OP said it wasn't visible since it was fitted not that it wasn't visible when fitted. I am surprised there was no record on the garage paperwork for their engine purchase etc. 

Goudy

As the vehicle's tax classification is based on emissions, the DVLA want evidence of the new engine for tax purposes.

They want either a receipt with the engine number and capacity on it from fitting.

Written evidence from the manufacturer.

An inspection report for insurance purposes.

Witten confirmation from a garage (on headed paper) if the swap was before you owned it.

If you have the engine number now, you could contact the manufacturer.
They should be able to supply you with evidence based on just that number, but they might want a small fee.

I've applied for Certificate's of Conformity before and been charged only a few quid.
I'm sure they could supply something similar for the engine, it's free to ask.

Morricar

Thank you! I've contacted the local dealership services dept but had asked for an inspection report so when they return my call I'll suggest that certificate and see if that's simpler.  Hopefully they can help me, had hoped this would be more straightforward.