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The benefit of using LED bulbs to replace traditional filament bulbs is that they give a better light and use less power than the conventional bulbs they replace. They also last longer. A recent article in Classics Monthly has hinted that the use of such bulbs may not be legal if they do not carry an e/E mark Read More

The following press release has been sent by the DVLA concerning changes to the V5C registration certificate: "From the 15 August 2010 all V5C's that are issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will have a new look. The new V5C will make it clear that the registration certificate is not proof of ownership and will Read More

Further to our recent posting on this subject, see below, we are pleased to report that HMRC has decided not to appeal against the tribunal decision in favour of JD Classic Holdings Ltd. That's great news for JDCH, of course, but it does mean that no legally binding precedent has been set. Unlike a high court judgement, a Read More

The Federation has been working closely with the international organisation, FIVA, and the lobbying organisation, EPPA, to develop an Historic Vehicles Group within the framework of the European parliament similar to the All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group that operates in the UK. We are very pleased to announce that a groups of MEPs with a keen interest Read More

FBHVC Trade Supporter JD Classics Holdings Ltd (JDHC) has been successful in an appeal against HM Revenue and Customs. The solicitor handling the case was Martin Emmison of Goodman Derrick LLP, another Trade Supporter, and a third Trade Supporter, Jeremy Barker of CARS UK Ltd, appeared at the tribunal which took place in London on 11 & 12 Read More