On A Bank Holiday: Dvla Road Tax Enforcement Officer Working Hard

[OldChestNuts]

A neighbour (car dealer) haven't been paying road tax on his cars. Two towing trucks turned up this morning at 6am. The enforcement team demanded payment for the wheel clamp to be removed.
No payment had been made for a few hours and these guys are working hard so I offered them tea and coffee and an English breakfast.
But car dealer didn't think it was a good idea. I told him just pay up and so they can go home.
Other neighbours agree as we don't want the entire streets to be full of unlicensed cars.

[gingejbee]

Problem is...car dealer may not like your becoming involved and may make things unpleasant/awkward for you.

[barry1010]

Car dealer needs to get premises with adequate land

[bednobs]

wouldnt it be better (for you) for him not to pay and have the cars towed?

[OldChestNuts]

This car dealer in question parks his cars at his home. He basically sells the car as private to the public. Many years ago, an unhappy buyer came and smashed up his doors for selling a dodgy car and police had to be called. He could have meet up the buyer at his garage so buyers doesn't know where he lives, but it's his choice.

[barry1010]

Is the council aware that he is conducting a business from home? Does he pretend to be a private seller in his adverts?

[OldChestNuts]

Don't think the council knows he is selling at home. But I know the environmental officer had a case against him for pouring engine oil into the drainage, because someone must had made complaint about the oil mess on the road.

[barry1010]

Report him