Vehicle Type Approval in Great Britain: Why a Call for Evidence Matters When you buy a car, van, motorbike, or even a trailer, you probably don’t think about the long journey it took before reaching the showroom. Long before a vehicle can be sold legally, it must meet strict safety, environmental, and technical rules. This process is known as vehicle type approval , and in Great Britain it is now under review through a newly launched call for evidence . But what exactly is vehicle type approval? Why does it matter? And why is the UK government asking for evidence now? Let’s break it all down in a simple and practical way. What Is Vehicle Type Approval? Vehicle type approval is the system used to check that road vehicles meet legal standards before they are placed on the market. Instead of testing every single vehicle, authorities approve a type of vehicle  for example, a specific car model or engine variant. Once a vehicle type is approved, manufacturers c...

Ghost Plates, Clone Cars and Dodgy Sellers: MPs Warn the UK’s Car Registration System Is Wide Open to Abuse Britain’s car registration system was designed for a simpler age one where number plates helped identify vehicles, enforce the law and keep roads safe. Today, MPs say it is being exploited on an industrial scale.

DVLA 2026 Number Plate Bans: What’s Changing and Why It Matters Every year, the DVLA updates the UK’s vehicle registration system and with each new rollout comes a fresh wave of banned number plates. For 2026, the scrutiny has intensified. Hundreds of potential “26” and “76” registrations have already been blacklisted before they ever reach the public.