new car purchase

[davey b]

Why do I hve to give my date of birth to purchase a new car?

[R1Geezer]

You don't, it's just their own administration. Just walk into a showroom with the readies and they won't care even about your name.

[sleepyj]

to send you a birthday card lol

[moomintroll1]

DVLA collect it - there's now a box on the logbook for the new keeper's DOB if the vehicle's changing hands. I don't know what they use the information for, but it's optional, so you can choose not to give it if you would prefer.