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Last Updated: 23/09/2008

DVLA Manchester local office


Trafford House
Chester Road
Manchester
M32 0SL

For enquiries about vehicles 0870 240 0010 (Textphone minicom users 01792 766 426).  

For enquiries about driving licences 0870 240 0009 (Textphone minicom users 01792 766 366).

Please note, all calls are handled initially by our call centre based in Swansea.

 

Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. On the second Wednesday of each month the office will be open from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm.

 

 


Facilities


Parking Facilities
Limited on street parking (Pay & Display).
Toilets
Toilet facilities at the Stretford Arndale Centre (1.5 miles); local public house (200 metres).
Disabled Access
Access ramp.
Hearing Loop
Hearing loop fitted at public counters.
Cash Machines
Cash machines are available in the small shops adjacent to the local office (charge payable) and on Sir Matt Busby Way outside Manchester United football ground (free to use).
Post Box
Internal mail box to left of customer area, external mail box to the right of the entrance gate.
Disabled Parking
Currently, no dedicated disabled parking spaces.
Disabled Toilets
Toilet facilities at the Stretford Arndale Centre (1.5 miles); local public house (200 metres).
Smoking Room
No smoking building; alternative facilities outside.
Interview Rooms
Two interview rooms are available, contact staff for use.
Lifts
Not applicable.
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Directions

By Car

From the North:

  • M6 Southbound to Junction 30
  • change to M61 and proceed to Junction 1
  • change to M60 follow directions to Manchester Airport/Stockport
  • Junction 8/7 leave the motorway following the signs to the A56
  • turn left onto the A56
  • turn left  after PC Superstore onto Ravenswood Road and then right onto Chorley Street.  You will now come round to the rear to the building with the car park on the left hand side.

     

    From the East:

  • M62 westbound to the M60 and then follow the directions from the North

     

    From the West:

  • M56 Eastbound onto the A5103, once on A5103 move into the inside lane
  • M60 signed Bolton/Leeds to Junction 7
  • A56 turn right and follow the directions as from the North

     

    From the South:

  • M6 north bound to Junction 19
  • A556 signed M56 Manchester Airport

    • By Bus

  • bus stop adjacent to the office (200m), 252, 256, 263, 114, 255

    • By Train

  • Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria, in the City Centre (2 miles)
  • Metrolink to Old Trafford  (0.5 miles)