HCVA Political Asks
The HCVA is campaigning in a number of key areas to protect the future of classic and historic motoring for all.
Employment
Education & Skills
Funding increases to providers of technical apprenticeships in line with RPI.
Taxation
Community
Commitment to exempt Historic vehicles from road charging and ULEZ charging schemes.
Elimination of Fuel Duty for Sustainable Liquid Fuels
Environment and Sustainability
Bring taxation policy for sustainable fuels in line with other low-emissions fuels.
Importation of Historic Vehicles
Community
Reduce to 5% the cash deposits on all Historic Vehicles imported for restoration under IPR (Inward Processing Relief).
Transport
Regulation & Policy
Ensure nationwide availability of E5 petrol for the foreseeable future.
DVLA & Historic Vehicle Registration
Regulation & Policy
DVLA to publish and abide by an agreed Historic Vehicle Registration, adjudication and Appeals process, defining restoration boundaries beyond which Historic Vehicle status is at risk.
The Historic Vehicle User Group
Regulation & Policy
HVUG to be convened as a statutory advisory body to DVLA to assist with difficult cases.
Annual Vehicle Inspections
Regulation & Policy
Adopt HCVA voluntary Annual Vehicle Inspections as recommended National best practice for ensuring Historic Vehicle roadworthiness.
Minimum Professional Standards for Electrification
Environment and Sustainability
Adopt HCVA Minimum Professional Standards for Electrification of Classic Cars as national best practice.
Electric Conversion Safety
Environment and Sustainability
Adopt HCVA placarding proposals for electrically converted Classic cars to ensure safety of First Responders.
Vehicle Service Life
Regulation & Policy
Ensure the UK does not sign up for legislation limiting the service life of motor vehicles.