As far as I am aware, once an asset has been exempted that is it as far as the OR is concerned - i can't see any reason why you should notify the OR if all you are doing is replacing one vehicle for another of a similar value
The only issue I think may arise would be if your new car was of a significantly greater value
Obviously, if its done post discharge you have nothing to worry about either way
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