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ABS logo on dash comes on sometimes when go into reverse. Any ideas as to why? And if need to sort it…

I asked DVSA to clarify… this is response 

The only legal place to get a VIN plate is the vehicle manufacturer. DVSA recommend that you do not tow if there is no Train weight displayed.

So I’ve contacted SR Tech who are not offering service to update VIN plate as they struggle to get information from manufacturers… 

so approached DVSA who’s reply was similar. I think they are saying that without the VIN update then I can’t tow.. ?

 DVSA reply

‘If a vehicle does not have a VIN plate showing a train weight in the UK it is not permitted to tow. If it does tow the combination weight of the vehicle and load and trailer and load can’t exceed the stated gross weight of the vehicle.  If you want to tow with a combination weight above the gross weight you will need to acquire a new VIN plate from the manufacturer showing the train weight but if this is an imported vehicle I very much doubt that will be possible.’

Contacted SV Tech who advised they are unable to assist with these vehicles as finding it more difficult to get information from manufacturers, with regard to vin plates. Any other suggestions? My vehicle is 2006 petrol 2.4L, what’s my likely towing limit… anyone have any idea? Thanks

Yes apologies dvsa 👍 typo error (or maybe brain error too). Thanks for info re-tow limit. Can I ask what Alphard you have? Thank you 

On 2/29/2024 at 3:12 PM, Nick Fisher said:

I contacted the dvsa who told me l could not tow legally but sent me a list of companies that can issue a new vin plate with weights.

l used Gareth Marsh at SVTech.

gareth@svtech.co.uk

Cost me about £160 for the new VIN

Also my broker Adrian Flux refused to insure the Alphard without this.

Hope this is useful.

Thank you, I shall contact DVLA for list in my area. Can I ask what’s your max tow limit?

Does any one have a recommendation of place for tow bar fitting in Cheshire area, thanks

Has anyone got a recommendation for getting tow bar fitted in Cheshire 

51 minutes ago, Rojie said:

 

Hello Sam,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

This topic has been covered previously.

 

I respectfully suggest you perform some searching in this forum to gain some clarity.

8 minutes ago, Rojie said:

 

Hello Sam,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

This topic has been covered previously.

 

I respectfully suggest you perform some searching in this forum to gain some clarity.

Thanks 👍

Is it advisable to tow with Alphard? If so what’s tow limit?