Toby joins our existing team of Group Experts who are: Daniel Hopkins of Practical Classics magazine (media & events specialist) Dave Youngs of Lancaster Insurance Services (insurance & events specialist) Anthony Osborne (BMC/BL specialist) Daniel Bysouth a.k.a. BL Dan (body shop specialist) Simon Fixter (all-round knowledge of British classics) Brian Allison (all-round knowledge of British classics)

Facebook groups are home to subject matter experts covering a breadth of topics. These knowledgeable members often join conversations to answer questions, provide insights, and offer support.

​We’ve heard from Admins how important these members are---their contributions to groups help strengthen trust among the community---and we’re continually looking for ways to make these people stand out.
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Group experts will receive a badge, making it easier for others to spot informative or insightful posts and comments, and admins can collaborate with these members to host Q&As, respond to members’ questions, and share perspectives.

We believe that group experts will support admins in fostering quality conversations and make it easier to discover valuable content, ultimately making for a more meaningful experience for members. We’re still in the early stages of testing, and we look forward to learning more about how we can help group experts take on a more significant role in groups.

​FBHVC announces key stakeholder position within DVLA to assist with historic vehicle backlog

​The Commons Select Committee for Transport met this week to question the DVLA on what their strategy is for overcoming the current backlog of over 1.4 million license applications. Also, to answer MPs questions around industrial disputes and staff shortages brought about by the pandemic.

We are pleased that the FBHVC has a positive and constructive relationship with the DVLA’s Vehicle Policy team, and I am keen that this continues and is strengthened. We also now have a dedicated Corporate Services team who work closely with our key stakeholders.

Speaking specifically on the subject of applications for historic vehicles, the DVLA commented:
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When applications for historic vehicles cannot be processed using the usual methods, we consider each case individually on its own merits. If required, we also provide guidance to applicants on how best to proceed with their application if further evidence is required. Applications that may not have all the expected historic documentary evidence are considered taking into account all the available evidence so as to build a picture of the vehicle’s history. Where appropriate, these vehicles are able to retain their history.

We are pleased to announce our very first Group Experts have been appointed. They are: Daniel Hopkins of Practical Classics magazine (media and events expertise) Dave Youngs of Lancaster Insurance Services (insurance and events expertise) Anthony Osborne (BMC/BL specialist knowledge) Daniel Bysouth (hands-on body shop expertise) Simon Fixter (strong all-round knowledge of British classics) Brian Allison (strong all-round knowledge of British classics)

What is a group expert and how do I spot one in the group?

Facebook groups are home to subject matter experts covering a breadth of topics. These knowledgeable members often join conversations to answer questions, provide insights, and offer support. ​We’ve heard from Admins how important these members are---their contributions to groups help strengthen trust among the community---and we’re continually looking for ways to make these people stand out. Group experts will receive a badge, making it easier for others to spot informative or insightful posts and comments, and admins can collaborate with these members to host Q&As, respond to members’ questions, and share perspectives. ​ We believe that group experts will support admins in fostering quality conversations and make it easier to discover valuable content, ultimately making for a more meaningful experience for members. We’re still in the early stages of testing, and we look forward to learning more about how we can help group experts take on a more significant role in groups.

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