Fiale Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Hi guys, just a quick question - been a long long time since I had to buy a car and was wondering what I might need before they will let me take a car for a test drive. I have a full current valid license (old paper one). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 I think you just need to have your driving licence card these days. The paper bit is no longer valid as such. If you are worried perhaps print out a driving licence summary from the DVLA site - https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence - most hire car companies take this along with your ID (although they should have access to it online these days). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 I’ve got a courtesy car at the moment (slightly different I know) but they just needed my driving license and national insurance number. They needed the NI number to check how many points I had on my license, (currently none ) so they knew that I was allowed to drive on the road. When I test drove my current car, they just wanted to see my license. They’ll come out with you often, so you don’t go out on your own in it. Also if you only have a paper license you are probably going to need to request the license card from the DVLA. As in they expire every 10 years now I’m pretty sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted February 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Crazy how long my paper one has lasted (still valid as well according to DVLA) but think I will get a new one anyway so I can show of my ugly mug. Had the same car for coming just over a decade (and was from private seller) before that when I went to a dealership they just gave me keys, but I was guessing things are not like that anymore. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Paper licence is still very much valid - I still have mine, and it's unblemished too! Best to check with the sellers if they want a full list of stuff or are prepared to let you loose. Some bigger ones might be a bit more concerned, smaller ones a bit more informal. Let us know if you get a nice sets of wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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