DVLA CHIEF EXECUTIVE ON THE BRINK?

DVLA CHIEF EXECUTIVE ON THE BRINK?
THE PUBLIC'S PATIENCE HAS RUN OUT - IN A RECENT POLL, A MASSIVE 90% VOTED FOR NOEL SHANAHAN TO BE SACKED
THIS BLOG IS IN THE INTERESTS OF THE GREAT BRITISH MOTORING PUBLIC WHO DESERVE BETTER SERVICE.

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

The DVLA appears to be a badly run organisation.

Ian Broom is Customer Services Manager and Noel Shanahan is Chief Executive.

Unfortunately, if you do encounter a problem, neither Mr Shanahan nor Mr Broom will be available to address your concerns.

Surely it is now time these pair of clowns were put to task over the running of this incompetent organisation.

The staff at their call centre in Swansea haven't a clue what they are doing or saying. I have been given bad information, causing me to be out of pocket by some £100. I have been passed around from one clueless department to another without anyone being able to address my concerns and I am sick to the back teeth of it.

So I now feel it necessary to name and shame the people responsible for this mess - Noel Shanahan and Ian Broom.

I do not feel either of them have - or will ever have - the necessary skills required to be capable of managing in such a high profile organisation. I feel it is now time these two were replaced and the department overhalled - with proper staff training administered.

DESIGNED BY THE DVLA BY ANY CHANCE??

DESIGNED BY THE DVLA BY ANY CHANCE??

Friday, 22 May 2009

SEAT Celebrates 12 Months As DVLA Prize Provider - carpages (DVLA NEWS)

SEAT Celebrates 12 Months As DVLA Prize Provider - carpages

carpages

SEAT Celebrates 12 Months As DVLA Prize Provider
carpages, UK
SEAT is celebrating the first anniversary of its remarkably successful association with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA) innovative online road tax renewal campaign. It was 12 months ago that SEAT UK announced the Ecomotive had been ...

Source: news.google.com

Worcester driver's licence details sent to complete stranger - Berrows Journal

Worcester driver's licence details sent to complete stranger
Berrows Journal, UK
By James Connell » A WOMAN was shocked to see on TV show Watchdog that her driving licence had been sent to a total stranger by licensing chiefs in a DVLA botch-up. Jo Brown, aged 27, of Whitewood Close, off Whittington Road, Worcester, did not see the ...

Source: news.google.com

MTTU To Check Abuse Of DVLA Plates - Ghanaian Times

MTTU To Check Abuse Of DVLA Plates
Ghanaian Times, Ghana
By Patrick Baidoo The Police Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) is to undertake a nationwide exercise to clamp down on persons who abuse the use of “trade Licences”, or “DVLA plates”, Unit Commander Daniel Avorga has disclosed. ...

Source: news.google.com

Fresh embarrassment for Swansea's DVLA - WalesOnline

Fresh embarrassment for Swansea's DVLA
WalesOnline, United Kingdom
Yesterday the DVLA made it clear that while the disclosure over the stolen registration forms came this month, the actual theft took place three years ago. A spokeswoman for the Morriston-based DVLA said yesterday: “We have done everything we can to ...

Source: news.google.com

Thursday, 21 May 2009

MTTU To Check Abuse Of DVLA Plates - Ghanaian Times (DVLA NEWS)

MTTU To Check Abuse Of DVLA Plates - Ghanaian Times

MTTU To Check Abuse Of DVLA Plates
Ghanaian Times, Ghana
By Patrick Baidoo The Police Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) is to undertake a nationwide exercise to clamp down on persons who abuse the use of “trade Licences”, or “DVLA plates”, Unit Commander Daniel Avorga has disclosed. ...

Source: news.google.com

Road Safety Commission introduces road safety devices - Ghana News

Road Safety Commission introduces road safety devices
Ghana News, Ghana
Accra, May 20th, GNA - The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), in collaboration with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) yesterday introduced two road safety devices to reduce motor accidents in the night. ...

Source: news.google.com

Fresh embarrassment for Swansea's DVLA - WalesOnline

Fresh embarrassment for Swansea's DVLA
WalesOnline, United Kingdom
Yesterday the DVLA made it clear that while the disclosure over the stolen registration forms came this month, the actual theft took place three years ago. A spokeswoman for the Morriston-based DVLA said yesterday: “We have done everything we can to ...

Source: news.google.com

Nicked ...over colour of MoT - The Sun

The Sun

Nicked ...over colour of MoT
The Sun, UK
Cops were called to a DVLA office where Michael had gone to pay for car tax because staff thought his new MoT document was too light a shade of green. He was released only when police had established it was real. Grandad Michael, a self-employed roofer ...
Apology after driver's arrest over MOT Northumberland Gazette
Driver arrested over MOT certificate's shade of green Telegraph.co.uk
Apology for 'fake' MOT arrest TeleText
all 8 news articles

Source: news.google.com

DVLA abandons online driving-licence checker - Road Transport

DVLA abandons online driving-licence checker
Road Transport, UK
The DVLA has scrapped plans to implement an online driving-licence checking system next year due to an estimated budget shortfall of £25m-£30m for the 2009/10 financial year. Scheduled to start in 2010, the online checker has already been trialled by ...
DVLA abandons electronic licence check plan BusinessCar
all 2 news articles

Source: news.google.com

SEAT Celebrates 12 Months As DVLA Prize Provider - carpages

carpages

SEAT Celebrates 12 Months As DVLA Prize Provider
carpages, UK
SEAT is celebrating the first anniversary of its remarkably successful association with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA) innovative online road tax renewal campaign. It was 12 months ago that SEAT UK announced the Ecomotive had been ...

Source: news.google.com

Tuesday, 19 May 2009

DVLA abandons virtual licence check scheme - Road Transport (DVLA NEWS)

DVLA abandons virtual licence check scheme - Road Transport

DVLA abandons virtual licence check scheme
Road Transport, UK
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is demanding that the Department of Transport (DfT) provides more money for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The call comes after the DVLA announced it is abandoning plans for an ...

Source: news.google.com

DVLA under fire again for losing data - Telegraph.co.uk

DVLA under fire again for losing data
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
Recipients include Robert Goodwill, a Tory transport spokesman, who has had first-hand experience of the latest glitch to hit the DVLA. He was swift to condemn the agency. “It shows how their computer system seems to be prone to this sort of thing. ...

Source: news.google.com

Scrapmen relish bangers and cash - Manchester Evening News

Scrapmen relish bangers and cash
Manchester Evening News, UK
"We have online links with the DVLA, and we are able to quickly and efficiently process scrap vehicles and issue the necessary destruction notices. "Dealers involved in the scheme don't want any hassle in getting rid of vehicles that come in to them, ...

Source: news.google.com

Watch your number plates - Police warning - Get Bracknell

BBC Berkshire

Watch your number plates - Police warning
Get Bracknell, UK
The plates, which are approved by the DVLA, are tested to make sure they either resist attempts to remove them for at least three minutes or they break apart and become unusable once removed. Anyone with information about the thefts can call the police ...
Warning after number plate thefts BBC Berkshire
all 2 news articles

Source: news.google.com

DVLA's HOT 71P - Easier (press release)

Easier (press release)

DVLA's HOT 71P
Easier (press release), UK
Gamblers, racing experts and even investors in need of a HOT 71P need look no further than DVLA Personalised Registrations' next auction commencing on June 3. For that's one of the 1600 private plates up for sale during the three-day event being staged ...
Private plate 'may prove popular' Honest John
Insurance savings could be spent on private plates Yes Insurance
all 3 news articles

Source: news.google.com

'Buy Genuine Cars' - Daily Guide

Daily Guide

'Buy Genuine Cars'
Daily Guide, Ghana
It is in this light that the Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been empowered by Government to undertake the revision of road safety standards for driver testing and training. Thus, DVLA will set up a model National Driver Training ...
Ghana: Citizens Advised to Purchase Quality Vehicles AllAfrica.com
all 4 news articles

Source: news.google.com

DVLA under fire again for losing data - Telegraph.co.uk (DVLA NEWS)

DVLA under fire again for losing data - Telegraph.co.uk

DVLA under fire again for losing data
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
Recipients include Robert Goodwill, a Tory transport spokesman, who has had first-hand experience of the latest glitch to hit the DVLA. He was swift to condemn the agency. “It shows how their computer system seems to be prone to this sort of thing. ...

Source: news.google.com

'Buy Genuine Cars' - Daily Guide

Daily Guide

'Buy Genuine Cars'
Daily Guide, Ghana
It is in this light that the Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been empowered by Government to undertake the revision of road safety standards for driver testing and training. Thus, DVLA will set up a model National Driver Training ...
Ghana: Citizens Advised to Purchase Quality Vehicles AllAfrica.com
all 4 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Scrapmen relish bangers and cash - Manchester Evening News

Scrapmen relish bangers and cash
Manchester Evening News, UK
"We have online links with the DVLA, and we are able to quickly and efficiently process scrap vehicles and issue the necessary destruction notices. "Dealers involved in the scheme don't want any hassle in getting rid of vehicles that come in to them, ...

Source: news.google.com

DVLA abandons virtual licence check scheme - Road Transport

DVLA abandons virtual licence check scheme
Road Transport, UK
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is demanding that the Department of Transport (DfT) provides more money for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The call comes after the DVLA announced it is abandoning plans for an ...

Source: news.google.com

Watch your number plates - Police warning - Get Bracknell

BBC Berkshire

Watch your number plates - Police warning
Get Bracknell, UK
The plates, which are approved by the DVLA, are tested to make sure they either resist attempts to remove them for at least three minutes or they break apart and become unusable once removed. Anyone with information about the thefts can call the police ...
Warning after number plate thefts BBC Berkshire
all 3 news articles

Source: news.google.com

DVLA's HOT 71P - Easier (press release)

Easier (press release)

DVLA's HOT 71P
Easier (press release), UK
Gamblers, racing experts and even investors in need of a HOT 71P need look no further than DVLA Personalised Registrations' next auction commencing on June 3. For that's one of the 1600 private plates up for sale during the three-day event being staged ...
Private plate 'may prove popular' Honest John
Insurance savings could be spent on private plates Yes Insurance
all 3 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Monday, 18 May 2009

DVLA's HOT 71P - Easier (press release) (DVLA NEWS)

DVLA's HOT 71P - Easier (press release)

Easier (press release)

DVLA's HOT 71P
Easier (press release), UK
Gamblers, racing experts and even investors in need of a HOT 71P need look no further than DVLA Personalised Registrations' next auction commencing on June 3. For that's one of the 1600 private plates up for sale during the three-day event being staged ...

Source: news.google.com

Warning after number plate thefts - BBC Berkshire

BBC Berkshire

Warning after number plate thefts
BBC Berkshire, UK
... unusual spate of thefts and we believe there must be somebody out there that knows who's responsible. "We advise motorists to park in a well-lit area if possible. "They may wish to consider getting DVLA-approved theft-resistant number plates fitted."

Source: news.google.com

DVLA abandons virtual licence check scheme - Road Transport

DVLA abandons virtual licence check scheme
Road Transport, UK
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is demanding that the Department of Transport (DfT) provides more money for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The call comes after the DVLA announced it is abandoning plans for an ...

Source: news.google.com

Scrapmen relish bangers and cash - Manchester Evening News

Scrapmen relish bangers and cash
Manchester Evening News, UK
"We have online links with the DVLA, and we are able to quickly and efficiently process scrap vehicles and issue the necessary destruction notices. "Dealers involved in the scheme don't want any hassle in getting rid of vehicles that come in to them, ...

Source: news.google.com

'Buy Genuine Cars' - Daily Guide

Daily Guide

'Buy Genuine Cars'
Daily Guide, Ghana
It is in this light that the Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been empowered by Government to undertake the revision of road safety standards for driver testing and training. Thus, DVLA will set up a model National Driver Training ...
Ghana: Citizens Advised to Purchase Quality Vehicles AllAfrica.com
all 4 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Sunday, 17 May 2009

Wales News DVLA in tax disc blunder - WalesOnline (DVLA NEWS)

Wales News DVLA in tax disc blunder - WalesOnline

Wales News DVLA in tax disc blunder
WalesOnline, United Kingdom
THE DVLA has apologised for a massive blunder that led to approximately 62000 duplicate tax discs being sent out to motorists. The Swansea- based government body, part of the Department for Transport, has sent letters of apology to its customers who ...

Source: news.google.com

Criminals out to benefit from scrappage - Dumfries and Galloway Standard

Criminals out to benefit from scrappage
Dumfries and Galloway Standard, UK
The DVLA first announced that there were a large number of stolen V5s in circulation in 2007. Although the police have recovered in excess of 700 vehicles with false documents they recently expressed concerned that there may be a significant number ...

Source: news.google.com

Money helpdesk: Dilemma over car cover claim - Scotland on Sunday

Money helpdesk: Dilemma over car cover claim
Scotland on Sunday, UK
The snag is that the insurer would have to inform the DVLA, which means it will have to be recorded as being written off. I understand that written-off cars are specifically excluded from the scrappage scheme so this would immediately disqualify your ...
Residents like Fiesta's added technology The Herald-Sun
Road trip! in name of marketing The Herald-Sun
all 4 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Friday, 15 May 2009

BVRLA Warn Of DVLA Funding Affecting Services - Fleet Directory (DVLA NEWS)

BVRLA Warn Of DVLA Funding Affecting Services - Fleet Directory

BVRLA Warn Of DVLA Funding Affecting Services
Fleet Directory, UK
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) have warned that the cash-strapped DVLA needs a more reliable source of funding so that it can provide businesses with the services it has promised. The DVLAs dependence on the drastically ...
Road users deserve better DVLA services Easier (press release)
all 2 news articles

Source: news.google.com

14 banned from Winchester City Centre pubs - Hampshire Chronicle

14 banned from Winchester City Centre pubs
Hampshire Chronicle, UK
“We see an awful lot of people using other people's ID that are then handed back to the DVLA or the Passport Office. This seems to be having a positive effect.” At present, under-18s caught with illicit, borrowed or altered identity cards, ...

Source: news.google.com

So what good, exactly, comes from councils? - This is London

This is London

So what good, exactly, comes from councils?
This is London, UK
Not long after, our car was towed away again - this time by the DVLA to Seven Sisters. We had been two weeks late paying our car tax because they normally send a reminder. Instead, they sent a tow truck and bang - there went another £170. ...

Source: news.google.com

Commercial Log Book Introduced - Modern Ghana

Commercial Log Book Introduced
Modern Ghana, Ghana
He called on the Police, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Road Transport Associations as well as passengers to solidly support it to bring road accidents down to the barest minimum.

Source: news.google.com

Thursday, 14 May 2009

Commercial Log Book Introduced - Modern Ghana (DVLA NEWS)

Commercial Log Book Introduced - Modern Ghana

Commercial Log Book Introduced
Modern Ghana, Ghana
He called on the Police, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Road Transport Associations as well as passengers to solidly support it to bring road accidents down to the barest minimum.

Source: news.google.com

So what good, exactly, comes from councils? - This is London

This is London

So what good, exactly, comes from councils?
This is London, UK
Not long after, our car was towed away again - this time by the DVLA to Seven Sisters. We had been two weeks late paying our car tax because they normally send a reminder. Instead, they sent a tow truck and bang - there went another £170. ...

Source: news.google.com