NEW "all in" DVLA account for UK drivers

[Stickyfinger]

"Today we’ve launched our Driver and vehicles account where you can opt for digital vehicle tax reminders and access your driving licence and vehicle details all in one place."
https://content.govdelivery.com/account ... ns/3685b21

Link to BETA test sign up
https://www.gov.uk/driver-vehicles-account

[GiveMeABreak]

Why oh why do they not simply use existing services with this as an extension? I've already jumped through a thousand hoops, verification with passport and everything else to get a Government Gateway account for NI checks etc., another for LPA and now this?

Too many accounts with the same sensitive information is nuts and exposes you to more risk.

[Michel]

I was just going to say "what a load of bollocks", but Marc said it so much more politely.

For a start, I have to remember 7 different passwords for work, and type them in every day before my PC is connected to everything I need, and 2 of those have 2FA. Then I have all my personal passwords and PIN codes, online banking codes and pass codes .. I'm not sure how many more I can remember. The one amazing ability I do have is to remember passwords, codes, phone numbers and car number plates.

[GiveMeABreak]

It was hard to resist using a few choice expletives, I must say.

[myglaren]

Apart from an initial foray I have never been able to access the Government Gateway. I doubt the DVLA one would be any different.

[CitroJim]

I've been using this since its inception and find it good... Taxed two cars via it now...

Rediscovered this thread whilst searching for a home for something else...

[myglaren]

Sorted the tax out for the Mazda 6 and it was very good, if you ignore the fact that I put a few extra characters in my registration number.

[CitroJim]

Sorted the tax out for the Mazda 6 and it was very good, if you ignore the fact that I put a few extra characters in my registration number.

At least it spotted you did Steve!

[myglaren]

Fortunately. Would have been embarrassing to tax someone else's car.
Checked the MOT and it is good for 11 months.

[CitroJim]

Excellent!