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Old 1st July 2018, 12:34
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Default Change make/model on V5

Hi,
I've owned my Kobra for just over 2 years. Is it possible to get the V5 changed from BMW Z3 to Tribute Kobra (or similar) ?
I have photos of the build by previous owner and showing number plate on original car but would I require anything else eg. body kit receipt.

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Old 1st July 2018, 16:04
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The Kobra kit should really be reflected on the V5. You can get the form from the post office ( can't remember which one ). Photos of the car prior to conversion and during the build along with the finished car. A receipt for the kit or from the seller will help.
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Old 1st July 2018, 16:26
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The make stays as BMW but you can change the Model name
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Old 1st July 2018, 19:22
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Thanks for your replies.

If the make stays as BMW are there are any options for the model name or do DVLA decide on that ?

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Old 1st July 2018, 22:47
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I think you can try your luck with both the make and model. It seems to depend on which person at the DVLA deals with your paperwork more than anything ! There are people on here with body swops that have encountered all manor of responses from DVLA but most have got what they wanted in the end.
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Old 2nd July 2018, 08:27
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Seems odd that there is no set standard for the make and model description.
It would be interesting to see what other forum members have on their V5 regarding make/model.
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Old 2nd July 2018, 12:19
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Mine is a BMW Z300S Barchetta after a couple of attempts. The DVLA don't seem to know what they are doing. The first V5 I got back said something like "BMW Z300S Kit car Barch" but I argued the case and got it corrected
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Old 11th August 2018, 10:15
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I've just received my new V5 with the amended details. The make is now Tribute K and the model has been left blank.
Seems odd that DVLA only put "K" and not the whole word Kobra.
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Old 11th August 2018, 15:08
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You might want to send it back again and have the model entered to read Kobra. If you have got the maker as Tribute, then well done !
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Old 11th August 2018, 16:00
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I have just sent the DVLA department an email asking for the word Kobra, either in the make or model lines.
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