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Miscellaneous
websites (UK):
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Official
motoring organisations
and
bodies:
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Driver
and Vehicle Licensing
Agency
(DVLA)
Official site with
information about the
legal requirements in
the UK for driving and
putting vehicles on the
road within the law. Has
sections on driving
licences, road tax,
learning to drive and
driving with medical
conditions. Also
includes advice on
vehicle registration,
off-road declarations,
importing vehicles and
buying used cars. Site
has details of fees and
how to avoid auto crime.
http://www.dvla.gov.uk
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Institute
of Advanced
Motorists
This is for the
group that runs the
Advanced Driving Test
- which you can take
in any car you like,
including kits. There is
information about local
groups, road safety, how
to join, services, news
and the aims of the IAM.
http://www.iam.org.uk
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Motor
Vehicle Dismantlers'
Association
This is the site for
the scrap and
recycling industry's
trade association. Site
says it represents is
members and the "cause
of auto recycling" to
the Government. Most of
the UK's larger
dismantlers are members,
it is said, and they
abide by a code of
practice. There are
details of MVDA trading
terms, a directory of
members and details of
how to contact the
organisation. Also has a
parts finding
service.
http://www.mvda.co.uk
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STATUS
- Specialist Transport
Advice and Testing
Society
Carries out
technical tests
for and offers legal
advice to its members -
specialist motoring
companies who
subscribe to receive low
cost development and
testing facilities. Site
has details of
personnel, tests and
legal expertise on
offer. Companies can
have seat belt
anchorage, impact, fuel
tanks and other
components tested.
Status has up to date
information about
motoring legislation not
just in the UK but the
EC and across the world
- which manufacturers
can access when
developing projects for
home or overseas
markets. Has more
than 200 members
and links to their
websites are included.
Location: Manchester
Metropolitan University.
http://www.status.org.uk
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VOSA
- Vehicle and Operator
Services
Agency
The agency provides
licensing, testing and
enforcement of various
vehicle standards in the
UK. This site contains
information previously
held on the Vehicle
Inspectorate website.
Sections include an
SVA news area,
details of test fees and
testing stations.
http://www.vosa.gov.uk
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Others:
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AutoArt
Has details of pictures of
classic, race, rally and kit
cars - as originals or
prints. http://www.autoart-uk.com
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Auto-History.net
Site is an online car
history resource with a
collection of motoring history
films, photographs and
literature. Has examples
available for viewing online or
downloading. Includes items from
across the world.
Location: Diss, Norfolk
http://www.auto-history.net
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Earlswood
Reproduction
Company sells reproduction
tax discs for UK vehicles
from 1921 to 1992. Site has
details of these and other
products that include
contemporary motoring posters.
Site includes ordering
information. Location: Camberley,
Surrey. http://www.britishtaxdiscs.co.uk
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