DNA430(MR2)V5 correct registration

[novakit]

Hi Can anyone help me on the subject of getting the DNA430 correctly registered once built. Will it be subject to what is now IVA scheme or a simple alteration to v5 description?What is the procedure and what is the time scale for it?Can anyone help me on this? thanks.novakit

[tenpin]

No need for IVA - its "only a panel change". You may need to get the V5 changed, however it is still a 2 door softtop originally manufactured by Toyota. If you've changed the colour, then they'll have to be told that.
Hopefully Madman will post his experiences on this thread as to what happened when he got his V5 updated.

 - tenpin

[herbie65]

Just some information;
If you need to export the car, you need to change more on the V5.
If you want to register the car in my country, Holland, you need to prove to the Dutch DVLA (RDW) that the car was approved and drove like this in the UK.
So you need to have the V5 on which it is stated that the bodykit is installed. To avoid al problems, you need to have stated on the V5 what the new width of the car is.
If you import a car like this in my country with nothing written on the V5, you will never get it registered here....

[MADMAN]

Re updated V5,
                     I notified DVLA that I had fitted a 430 panel kit and changed colour as with my previous Ferrari replicas, but this time they sent me an appointment with the VOSA to have a VIC check. This entailed checking my VIN and engine nos. Having found these in order I had to fill out a registration form and was told I could no longer call it a Toyota, but anything I wanted (except Ferrari) for V5.
I asked if I could call it a DNA 430  this agreed forms and photo,s were sent off for change.
A week later I received the amended tax disc with DNA 430 on then four weeks later received the V5 log book stating the car is a Ferrari replica. (Also keeping original registration no.)
hope this helps.
MADMAN 

[novakit]

A big thank you to everyone who has helped me on this.novakit

[360BOY]

Received my updated V5 registration document back from the DVLA today... after having the inspection done about 3 weeks ago.. very painless exercise and well worth it.
I informed the DVLA that I'd had a proffesionally fitted DNA panel kit fitted to my car by DNA Automotive, and they then said, you can no longer call it a Toyota and we'll need to inspect it.

An oppointment came through for me to present my car at the DVLA in Birmingham Granby Avenue, and also asked me for a receipt just to prove what kit had been used.

On the day of the oppointment everything went well, sunny day so I turned up with the roof down in all its glory.

The guy that came out to inspect the car, was very blown away with the quality and said, we have to check many kit and replica cars, but have never seen one as good as this, and procceded to drool over it more than inspect it.

After the drool was over, he then said is it possible that he could sit in it and have a photo taken on his mobile phone... I said sure you can.... and did

Car is now registered as a DNA 3 SIXTY and no longer a Toyota, which helps a great deal if the police decide to stop you if they've got nothing better to do, and will greatly add to it's re-sale value.

Thanks again to Madman for all his advice and help he's provided on this subject.

[novakit]

I finally got my 430 on the road DVLA did not want to inspect  which was easy and issued new V5
but still calling it a toyota so upon appealing to their better judgement I asked if it could be called a DNA 430 replica instead which is after all the ultimate that makes it all so complete.They refused which is a bit of a bummer seems like the different offices singing off of different song sheets. Any Ideas anyone to get it fixed or Maybe I should shut up and be grateful its on the road. comments anyone? Keep it constructive please..........Silly comments not required.thanks novakit

[beanyfelix]

Madman, 360Boy, novakit,

Just out of interest, which DVLA office did you each use?

Peterborough is the closest to me and i am hoping, when the time comes, that they are in favour of the name change.

Will let you know.

Beany

[360BOY]

Yeah... I used the Birmingham office... they were more than pleased to re-register it as I'd suggested as a DNA 3 Sixty...

I think it helps a great deal... because if the coppers are following you, and they've got nothing better to do... if they do a vehicle check... which will show Toyota... it gives them a good reason to pull you and waste your time... also I personally think it's a good selling point if you're ever thinking of selling your car, that it's already been properly registered and inspected..... which all adds up to the buyers piece of mind..   

[ferrariman360]

hi all,ye this is exactly what has to be done for me to register it in cyprus also.on the document it has to say smthg like dna 360 etc,and no external badges of ferrari on it.(i can put em on after:)
anyway if someone has a 360 or 430 registered in this manner,im interested in buying.

[beanyfelix]

I agree, 360Boy,

I just hope my DVLA office does in a few months.

Beany

[MADMAN]

Hey Beany,
               I used Leeds and no problem, very helpful, I think from memory the guy was called Mohamid.
Registered on V5 as Ferrari replica,
good to hear you sorted yours 360boy, after speaking to you last when I was on the beach in Greece.
MADMAN 

[novakit]

I used Lincoln...........novakit

[STRDAL360]

MADMAN and 360BOY,

Did you have Ferrari badges on your car when it was been inspected by DVLA?

[360BOY]

Yes definetly... the car was as is.. the lad that did the inspection said to me... that he's inspected so many kit and replica cars in his time... but had never seen one of such high quality..

So much so.. he asked me if he could sit in it while I take a photo of him on his phone, so he could go back in the office and show off to his mates...

So I said certainly and did.... he was well pleased as it had made his day.... not as much as it had made mine though... driving away from the DVLA with their full approval..

A great day was had by all...