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FBHVC Newsletters
   
   Topics of interest in recent newsletters are summarised below.

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Newsletter 2012-04
   
   Topics of interest:
   
   - Historic vehicle MOT exemption review
   - DVLA Review concerning the closure of local licensing offices - the FBHVC is requesting an urgent meeting with appropriate DVLA policy makers as objections raised during the consulation process appear to have had little effect
   - Taxi and Private Hire Services - the review of the minefield of legislation that covers this area should not affect the use of historic vehicles for weddings
   - Fuel: E10 petrol will be clearly labelled and UK sales could start in early 2013.  97 - 99 octane fuel will contain no more than 5% ethanol.
   - Continuation vehicles:  Nigel Harrison summarises the contents of DVLA booklet INF26
   - Trade and Skills - there is an online survey and members of affiliated clubs are encouraged to take part:
     http://fbhvc.co.uk/trade-and-skills-survey/
   
   http://fbhvc.co.uk/category/recent-newsletters/  - No.4 is not yet online but should be next week

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Newsletter 2012-05
   
   Topics of interest:
   
   - the EU "Roadworthiness Directive" proposals are covered as noted in the FBHVC's press release
   - some details of the pre-1960 MOT exemption remain in need of clarification
   - the Third Driving License Directive comes into force on 13 January 2013.  Existing Categories will not be affected
   - E10 petrol specifications are being drawn up.  It is unsuitable for historic vehicles although the FBHVC has tested mitigation additives
   
   http://fbhvc.co.uk/category/recent-newsletters/

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Newsletter 2013-02
   
   Topics of interest:
   
   - further developments on the EU Roadworthiness Directive
   - a consultation has been started on the DFT Motoring Services Strategy
   - changes to MOT tests come into force from 20 March 2013
   - update on the launch of E10 fuel
   - DVLA issues
   - EU Legislation
   - FIVA adoption of the Charter of Turin
   
   http://www.fbhvc.co.uk/member-benefits/newsletter-archive/