i have come across a bit of an irritation. i tried to get the engine change official while i was getting the landy all back together. they inevitably requested another evidence letter, so i went to ask at the friendly local garage. they did it for me before but this time they said that they are not allowed to. apparently the letter can only come from a garage that does MOT's in house, and because they take cars elsewhere for the actual test they cant officially do anything.
now, i dont mean to sound like i dislike the garage as they have been very good in the past. however this sounds a bit like they cant be bothered to me. the dvla letter doesnt say anything about an accredited garage or anything. it simply says "a receipt of purchase on headed paper, from a garage, confirming the engine number, engine size (cc) and fuel type for the replacement engine." - "and inspection report provided for insurance purposes" - "written confirmation from the manufacturer showing the engine number and size" of course i didnt buy the engine from them as i did it all myself privately but it wasnt an issue last time.
then of course i cant insure it as the dvla says its diesel but its is petrol. the next closest garages are likely to charge a small fortune to look at it but they are at least 6 miles away and my favoured garage (who i like because they understand classics) for MOT's is a little further than that. i dont have a trailer or vehicle big enough to tow it around and i am sure you cant legally tow it unless its insured unless its on a dolly with at least two wheels off the floor.
really not sure how to get on with this now. does anyone know the official standpoint on this kind of thing?
now, i dont mean to sound like i dislike the garage as they have been very good in the past. however this sounds a bit like they cant be bothered to me. the dvla letter doesnt say anything about an accredited garage or anything. it simply says "a receipt of purchase on headed paper, from a garage, confirming the engine number, engine size (cc) and fuel type for the replacement engine." - "and inspection report provided for insurance purposes" - "written confirmation from the manufacturer showing the engine number and size" of course i didnt buy the engine from them as i did it all myself privately but it wasnt an issue last time.
then of course i cant insure it as the dvla says its diesel but its is petrol. the next closest garages are likely to charge a small fortune to look at it but they are at least 6 miles away and my favoured garage (who i like because they understand classics) for MOT's is a little further than that. i dont have a trailer or vehicle big enough to tow it around and i am sure you cant legally tow it unless its insured unless its on a dolly with at least two wheels off the floor.
really not sure how to get on with this now. does anyone know the official standpoint on this kind of thing?