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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
National
J. Alas

DVLA Car Registration Updates: What They've Changed For The First Time In 40 Years And Who Will Be Affected

DVLA updates decades-old policies, letting classic cars keep original identity after repairs, modifications, or electric conversions starting 26 August 2025.

For the first time in four decades, the DVLA is making sweeping changes to how classic and historic cars are registered in the UK.

From 26 August 2025, three key updates will take effect. These will impact how repairs, structural modifications, and electric conversions are treated. The goal is to simplify the system, preserve vehicle identity, and support a £4 billion (approximately $5.1 billion) industry.

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