A question Gary

[Scruff]

If I was to respray my entire car with plasti dip, how would this affect my insurance? As its something thats removeable, would i have to inform the DVLA to say the car is a different colour? Just curiosity.

[Banstead Stig]

To my recollection, you have to inform DVLA of resprays only.

The thing I read up in it only dealt with wrap vs respray, but it would be reasonable to think that it should be the same principle. Obviously not definitive!

No idea about the insurance implications, but it would be harsh if it had an impact.

I think Gary is on holiday at the moment, so may not see this for a little bit.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Scruff

If I was to respray my entire car with plasti dip, how would this affect my insurance? As its something thats removeable, would i have to inform the DVLA to say the car is a different colour? Just curiosity.

Not sure about insurance, but Google threw up this regarding notifying the DVLA....

The DVLA have recently changed their recommendations for vehicles that have been wrapped, which now have to be registered if the colour has been changed. Previously because the wrap was not considered a permanent change, it did not need to be registered. However, the following statement has been issued by the DVLA;-

The register maintained by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) essentially exists to assist in revenue collection, road safety and law enforcement. The Police and other enforcement agencies rely on the DVLA record for all vehicles-related investigations. It is therefore paramount that the information stored on the vehicle register is accurate and up to date.

DVLA records details given by vehicle manufacturers at first registration. Any changes to the vehicles details must be notified to DVLA by law.

By covering the entire vehicle in a coloured adhesive/vinyl wrap, it is DVLA’s view that the colour change should be recorded. To notify a change of colour you should complete section 7 of the registration certificate V5C and return it to DVLA Swansea SA99 1BA. You should receive a replacement certificate within two to four weeks.

We would advise that any owner of a vehicle that has had a full colour change wrap should now inform the DVLA immediately by completing and sending the necessary paperwork as specified.

[Banstead Stig]

Ha! Just goes to show a little (out-of-date) knowledge is a dangerous thing!

Also, I hadn't realised this was specifically in Gary's section until now, so apologies for my lack of forum etiquette, storming in with a response.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Banstead Stig

Also, I hadn't realised this was specifically in Gary's section until now, so apologies for my lack of forum etiquette, storming in with a response.

I hadn't noticed that either, I just got here from the 'New Posts' link

[MSR2012]

Yep Gary is away now for 2 weeks, good job I spoke to him and sorted my insurance on Friday on my fresh import Spec C!

[Scruff]

Steve, Stig, thanks for the info. Am thinking of a project and quite liked the finish you get with plasti dip. Cheers guys

[Moley_WRX]

Originally Posted by Scruff

If I was to respray my entire car with plasti dip, how would this affect my insurance? As its something thats removeable, would i have to inform the DVLA to say the car is a different colour? Just curiosity.

It depends on the insurer