Why
the survey is vital
The FBHVC will have to argue even more strongly for
historic vehicles to retain their current access and freedoms
on our roads in the coming years as we navigate the most challenging
period in our history. To defend our freedom to use yesterday's
vehicles on tomorrow's roads, the FBHVC needs your help completing
an important survey they are carrying out.
The FBHVC
conduct this major research every five years and more than
15,000 enthusiasts participated last time around. It wants
to make this survey the largest and most comprehensive of
its kind in the world, so please take part, have your say,
and help keep the historic vehicles that we love on the road
for the benefit of everyone in the future.
The Federation
represents more than 500 clubs, museums, and individual members
passionate about historic vehicles older than 30 years, such
as cars, motorcycles, buses, coaches, lorries, agricultural,
military, or steam vehicles. Due to changing political and
environmental influences, the historic vehicle community,
events, the freedom to use the roads, and even the fuel we
use are under increasing threats and pressures. The
FBHVC aims to lobby the Government against detrimental legislation
and restrictions that could impact the future of historic
vehicles. However, to secure a successful outcome, the organisation
needs dependable data on the significance and scope of the
historic vehicle movement. The responses you provide will
help shape the future of historic vehicles in Great Britain
over the next five years by providing crucial data.
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FBHVC's
history of authoritative research
The
Federation first conducted research in 1997 and has repeated
the process at least every five years since then. The FBHVC
says "the UK Government values this research for providing
a consistent approach that demonstrates accurate traceability
and the development of the historic vehicle movement over
time. Such transparency fosters trust in the government and
ensures that the 1.9 million historic vehicles recorded on
the DVLA database are treated fairly and appropriately".
The
survey encompasses all historic road vehicles, including cars,
bikes, lorries, vans/motorhomes, military vehicles, buses/coaches,
tractors/agricultural vehicles, and steam vehicles.
Details
of the previous research can be found here:
2020
Research Result Summary
Any questions?
The FBHVC says "we
have tested the survey to ensure that it works on all modern
computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. If you are having
problems and are using 'modern' equipment, please let us know.
Contact the FBHVC Secretary
The survey
closes on 31st May 2025 and the results will be published
in the Autumn 2025.
Visit the online
survey form
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