Answer: The device remains linked to the same physical car, but the insurer still needs the correct registration.
Do not rely on DVLA systems to update everybody automatically
Notify the insurer through its normal change process and check the revised documents. A temporary mismatch between the plate displayed on the road and the insurance database can create avoidable confusion if the car is checked.
The physical vehicle stays the same, but its identifier changes
Telematics equipment can remain in the car when a private registration is assigned, yet the insurer still needs the correct registration on the certificate and internal records.
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