@Glos Guy:
“Quick question – Once you are in possession of a certificate of entitlement, do you just have to show it each time that you change your car (and retain it), or do you have to surrender it in order to get the vehicle VED exempt and then apply for a new certificate each time? Thanks.”
I still have the original Cert of Ent from 2013. I just had to present it each time I needed to tax the vehicle. For me that was at the Post Office but would image it would be the same if changing your car so the dealer can do the tax without cost. I just used to take along my latest award letter as additional proof that my entitlement was still ongoing.
Good luck and hopefully it will be smooth sailing. Allowing a gap for the wheels to turn is sound thinking.
Cheers, Peter.