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Cheers Aido...I am only trying to maintain the integrity of their database/ records...but obviously doing anything out of the norm and actually providing a good service is beyond the means of the DVLA. Its funny, tax disc reminders and other things that make them money are run very efficiently! cheers

Aido, The v5 says its a Toyota, no model number/ id and the colour (blue). i.e. no mention of Lexus at all. I guess i just need to be clear with whoever looks at the car many thanks

Aido, Many thanks for the prompt response... the car is fully badged as a lexus...from steering wheel right through to window etchings etc etc (there is no mention of a toyota anywhere on the vehicle)... my thoughts are that it is registered incorrectly...even if it is an import then it could be noted as a Lexus import on the v5...i tried to use an example with the dvla..of someone stealing the car and committing a crime..as it stands the police would not be able to trace my car based on whats on the databse...its totally stupid really! The vehicle was purchased form a dealer (unfortunately now closed down) called Pinewoods in Coulsdon in Surrey. I have got in touch with someone who used to work there...and he has confirmed that they were selling parallel imports and ours was one of these i.e. brand new, unregistered, imported from Belgium or Germany Any views?

Hi All, My father purchased a new Lexus IS200SE in 2004 from a dealer. Unfortunatley he passed away earlier this year - and I am now trying to sell the vehicle. It transpires, and to my surprise, the vehicle is actually a 'parallel' import, and is registered as a Toyota on the V5. I took the vehicle to the DVLA for an inspection a couple of weeks ago to query the v5 (beofre i realised it was an import), and the inspector confirmed that he was happy that it was a Lexus- but yesterday I heard that they werent going to change the details due to information on the import / original paperwork. This all has obviously had an impact on selling the vehicle..in fact I accepted a deposit (which I will happily pay back) from someone who liked the vehcile that wanted me to organise amending the v5 details amended (as part of the process of retaining the private plate) The car is full UK spec (a friend of mine has the same model bought from a UK dealer)...and I have no doubt that it is not a grey import (Altezza etc) I guess I have a couple of questions: - has anyone else experienced this and specifically around the information on the v5? The DVLA have now closed the case and say they will not change the information - does anyone have any guidance on what an IS200SE (with satnav), 43k, metallic blue, service history, PARALLEL IMPORT..i advertised it for £5k (not as a parallel import) and got good interest. Apologies for the long winded appraoch...unfortunately its a bit of long tale. Many thanks in advance,and any guidance would be appreciated. Rgds, Ash