It will be 3 weeks on Saturday since I picked my new car up and at the time of doing the paperwork at the dealer, the V5 was sent away by the dealer along with a copy of the tax disc to ensure that my private plate could be put on a retention certificate.
Also, I am owed a £60 refund on what was left of the road tax.

As yet there is no sign of anything and having spoken to the dealer, they said all paperwork was sent straight away and its up to the DVLA now.

So, do you guys have any experience of waiting for tax refunds and/or retention certificates? Is it safe to assume they will take as long as they can being as they are parting with money?

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Had no experience if this as I always removed the tax disc myself and claimed. I do know it can take up to 6 weeks.

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Hi Doc, tax refund normally very quick, with 2 weeks when I had the car nicked last, but I did the paperwork myself. The retention of a private plate, I've always done face to face with the local DVLC office and they have been first class with advice and service 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

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Ok chaps, thanks. I will leave it until early next week then telephone the local office and get them to run a check on their systems to see whats occurring.

Good one Steve  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Do not forget with 2 x bank holidays in between they maybe behind a little.
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Hi Doc, I have only just got mine back today for my owen car .I sent it away on the 15th March...not as good as i thought its had a month removed ..they round it up in there favour... Iain

Thanks for the heads up Iain. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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