Car Spec Database - Where/what/who?

[Gilez]

Does anyone know who/what/where the database if kept for vehicles?

The problem I have had from day 1 with my motor is that when you, for example, enter the registration details into a insurance website, it comes up with a slightly incorrect vehicle - in my case DSG transmission which i dont have.

I have chcekd with the DVLA and they dont register the transmission type of the car, so I am informed it isnt them and they couldnt point me in the direction of who I can speak with to get my car detailed ammended either.

Anyone got any ideas?

[maisbitt]

Just make sure you're in the right car tax bracket, as a DSG version generates more CO2 than a manual version and could cause you to be paying more for your car tax disc.

Does the registered keeper doc (V5) mention whether your car is manual or auto? I think it does (is it correct on your V5?), it definitely states the CO2 emissions for tax purposes.

[jimma1983]

That was happening to me too on one of the insurance websites, although I can't remember which one. All the others correctly showed my car was a manual and not DSG. My insurance certificate also shows my car as the manual.

Insurance is such a funny thing and seems to defy any logic.

[Gilez]

I dont think it is on the V5, as the DVLA do not hold that detail. I am starting to think it is kept on the MID (Motor Insurance Database), but will need to ask my insurer to update the details on it.