Written by John Kruse, one of the leading experts on Bailiff Law, this consumer friendly guide is essential reading for anyone who comes into contact with a bailiff.
The book is easy to understand and clearly explains the rights
a bailiff has, and also what they cannot do when collecting debts and repossessing goods etc.
Briefly, my son bought a car in March and taxed, Mot'd and Insured it. When no reminder came through for the 1st october taxation he contacted DVLA to be told it had been scrapped in June. He had not received a certificate of scrapping - well the car still exists and as a result cannot tax it. Everything stacks up, licence plate, VIN, log book etc., but the DVLA are proving a little less than helpful particularly as my son needs the car for work, living in a rural area with no public transport and starting work at 5 am. He has sent pictures with dated evidence to prove it exists but each time he contacts them he is told "it is the system and will take 2 weeks". Any suggestions as to how to crack this particular nut?
No doubt even if/when DVLA get their act together and realise the car still exists, they will try and stuff your son with an 80 quid fine for late taxation (i.e. missing the 1st October) and not submitting a SORN!!
My son owns a non-existent car
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