The form you need to get and fill in is called an rf4. Dealers and online car buying services may be willing to purchase a car without a valid logbook, but theyll still. But anything that causes doubt in the mind of a potential purchaser means another risk theyll decide against buying. Yet my father bought a new car the following week and his log book came back within two weeks. I surprised how quick this arrived but it has took me 7 weeks to register the car on my dacia website tho as i kept getting registration plate not. Feb 28, 2010 last month i purchased a car off a trader. Send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were given when you bought the vehicle. Jun 23, 2015 when i picked up my sandero on the 30 april i got my log book from dvla about 7days after getting the car. Replacement log book car body repair dublin smart cpr. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. Thats not quite correctbut i will stand corrected you can use the car as soon as you leave the tax office or post office with the new tax disc,you do not need the log as long as you have the mot and insurance certificate. I finally received my new log book yesterday and the dvla never charged me a penny for it. The good news is you can get a replacement if your v5c is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed or you didnt get one when you bought the car.
Forgot to add i paid 1599 for car, got 400 for my part ex not 500 as said obove. Not only will this reassure you the car has been looked after, it will also indicate that the mileage is genuine and that there are no recurring problems. Dvla v5c logbook enquiries 0843 903 3770 uk contact number. If you do buy a car without being given the v5c2, you can apply for a new logbook, but the dvla and other organisations tend not to recommend this as it suggests the car you have bought was not from the official owner. By law, you do not need to have your v5c registration certificate log book for the vehicle you are looking to scrap. You can claim against the previous owner if they misrepresented the cars age or mileage. Selling a car i just bought havent received v5 rac motoring forum. Notifying dvla after selling a car is the sellers responsibility.
You can still apply to transfer private number plates by filling in this form and sending it with the v5c2 little green slip. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. The buyer keeps the v5c2 section until a new v5c is received from dvla. If you purchased your car in the past few days you dont need to wait for the v5c registration document to return from the dvla. When i picked up my sandero on the 30 april i got my log book from dvla about 7days after getting the car. Have you part exchanged your old car into a dealer.
I rely on a car for work and get kids to school so have had to keep using it but i mentioned this to dealer and was told he fully understands. I got a reciept and a tear off green slip not sure what it is but it had my name and address on it and says do not send to dvla anyway i didnt realise i had to wait for a log book until last night when i got pulled over by the police who said that i was not the registered owner of the vehicle. If in doubt, get in touch with your insurer to see about issuing a replacement. I sent a letter threatening legal action if i do not receive it by this friday and gave them 21 days to organize it. If you have a question or want to find out a little more about our service, our frequently asked questions should be able to help.
Buying from a licensed dealer florida department of highway. You should receive a new log book buying a car or vehicle if not, you can contact the dvla to arrange for a new. What i want to do is insure it now so i can get it back from their house but it seems to push my premium up if im not the registered keeper yet. For a fee, the rac or the aa will examine the car for you. Get a vehicle log book v5c you need to get a log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or you have not received one for your new vehicle. How do i insure my car before im registered keeper. She chased the dvla who told her that evans halshaw havent sent them their bit of the paperwork. The changes to the v5c the log book document which determines the registered keeper of a vehicle now include an online element to selling on your car, either to private buyers or trade. V5c2 new keepers details slip which has a 12 digit reference number.
What are my options if any in selling he car in the next two weeks, assuming that i almost certainly will not get the new logbook in time. What documents do i need to transfer a private number plate. Also i forgot to pick the new keeper supplement up what shall i do. I just bought my first car privately, and i havent got the registered owner changed yet. To get a replacement log book just follow the below steps. If you dont do this you commit an offence and you will still be liable for the vehicle. Often done to avoid adding another previous owner to the cars log book. In my state, you wont ever get the registration from the dealer.
The dealer sent off his part of the old v5 but over 6 weeks later ive still not received the new v5c in my name. You register a change of ownership at your local motor taxation office if your vehicle was first registered before 1 january 1993. If you live in my state, you will be waiting forever. Be aware that some insurers may have an administration charge for this, so check with them beforehand. I still hadnt received my log book by june 20 so i applied for a new one by filling in a v62 which i then sent to the dvla by first class post. Jun 23, 2010 notifying dvla after selling a car is the sellers responsibility honest john advises reader to get in touch with the dvla urgently and notify them of the sale of his wifes car. Call 0300 790 6802 with the registration number, make and model of the vehicle and the document reference number of the blue logbook the 11 digit number on the front of the log book. Not received log book after 5 months moneysavingexpert forum. Im just thinking, if i suggest to them that ill give them half the money now, take the car and have them write and sign that ive given them the money etc etc, and then when the v5c arrives, they sign it over to me and i. V5c registration certificate aka log book which has an 11 digit reference number. If they do, youll get a v5c registration certificate log book within 6 weeks. Just send your original blue logbook with a covering letter to dvla, swansea, sa99 1ba. Usually, youll normally only register your vehicle and get your v5c in the post when you buy, build, alter or import a car. But you might be surprised to hear that droves of people simply dont do it.
Be aware that some insurers may have an administration charge. I just dont want to wait 4 weeks to get it on the road. The dealer will usually register a brand new vehicle for you. The problem is that i made the car purchase mid june and as of today, still havent received a bill in the mail for the loan payments. Aug 04, 2014 i received a letter today from a company called dwf on behalf of its client, santander, advising me that i owe a balance of. Contact dvla if you do not receive anything 6 weeks after sending in form v62. The recent rule changes require you as the buyer to pay excise duty before taking the vehicle on the highway.
They just keep telling me that they are looking into this situation and then never follow up with me. The title will come in 48 weeks but title is not registration and doesnt affet your tag. You can still demonstrate the original sale receipt for the vehicle and suggest any buyer goes through a finance check. Titles are not required in georgia for vehicles 1985 or older, but you will need to provide the bill of sale when you register the car in your name, so be sure to take it with you to your local tax commissioners office. Ive since sent off a log book claim along with my green part of the v5 2 weeks back and nothing received as yet. However, its much simpler to scrap your car if youve managed to retain it. A licensed dealer is required to apply for a tag and title within 30 days, during which the buyer will be issued a temporary paper tag. So its understandable that most people will be extremely wary of buying a car without a v5c logbook.
You get a bill of sale and a title application when you buy. Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook regit. What information do i need to provide to the dvla if i. Used car buyers still at risk from log book scam trusted dealers, the online used car sales website put together and owned by franchised dealers, is looking to raise awareness of car cloning and log book scams which can affect customers. You should then receive your your new log book within 14 days. You will not be able to claim where there are faults with the car. My daughter bought her car not brand new about 68 months old from evans halshaw at the beginning of june this year.
Get a free online valuation in under 60 seconds by clicking here, and sell your car in under an hour. Aug 26, 2015 the changes to the v5c the log book document which determines the registered keeper of a vehicle now include an online element to selling on your car, either to private buyers or trade. It took took 2 months for my log to come but i taxed it on the first day of ownership. Apr 29, 2020 the v5c which can also be known as the log book or by its old name, v5 is a vital piece of paperwork that is often forgotten about in the back of a drawer until it comes time to sell your car on. Why havent i recieved my logbook car registration certificate. Vehicle registration document log book scrapping your car. Id ask a post office if you can still do closer to twhen you will need the tax, if they. Here we explain what you must do with our v5c when you sell your car. Oct 12, 2014 complete your v5 log book on sale day or youll pay the price. If the car is newer than 1985, the bill of sale might still work in place of a title. When you sell or transfer your vehicle you must notify the dvla straight away using the v5c part of your registration document. The car s mot status can also be checked online, as can the vehicles history, although a detailed history report will cost you a few quid. Find out everything that there is to know about your dvla logbook.
This is done in one of two ways and depends on whether the vehicle was first registered before or after january 1993. How to register your vehicle and the cost new registrations, kit cars, rebuilds, radically. They do say never to look at a car away from the registered keepers address though. Refusing to buy a car without a log book v5c some companies will not buy a scrap car from you unless you have the log book. Yes, it is possible to sell your car without a v5c. You should receive this small part of the log book at.
Apr 11, 2012 i bought a car a few weeks ago and i have not received the log book yet, i need to tax my car at the end of the month too. It is a violation of florida statutes for a dealer to issue a second temporary tag. Consumers should report it immediately by faxing or mailing form hsmv 84901 to a regional division of motorist services office. I bought a car in march 20, previous owner insisted that she would send off the paperwork.
You register it and buy a permanent tag at the dmv on your own afterwards. Ive now sent the bottom slip off and did get a reply after another 3 weeks to say that my logbook. However, you should be aware that the governments official guidance for buyers is to avoid these situations as the vehicle becomes difficult to tax without a v5c in place. The cars mot status can also be checked online, as can the vehicles history, although a detailed history report will cost you a few quid. Im just thinking, if i suggest to them that ill give them half the money now, take the car and have them write and sign that ive given them the money etc etc, and then when the v5c arrives, they sign it over to me and i give the other half. But having the log book is not so important anymore, as the scrap metal dealers act 20 means dealers. For various reasons, you may not be in possession of a v11 reminder. I surprised how quick this arrived but it has took me 7 weeks to register the car on my dacia website tho as i kept getting registration plate not recognised for ages.
The v5c which can also be known as the log book or by its old name, v5 is a vital piece of paperwork that is often forgotten about in the back of a drawer until it comes time to sell your car on. Since i bought the car i have rang several times a week to try and retrieve my log book for the car and as of yet i still have not received it 5 months on. Notifying dvla after selling a car is the sellers responsibility honest john advises reader to get in touch with the dvla urgently and notify them of the sale of his wifes car. April 2, 2020 owners of certain ford fiesta and focus small cars equipped with the powershift automatic transmission can begin filing settlement claims. Remember by law, it is the sellers responsibility to tell the dvla about the change of keeper. Auction log book not present motoring discussion back. May 05, 2020 when buying a car it is important to check the chassis number on the v5c matches the one on the car if it doesnt it may be a ringer, a stolen car that has been given the identity of. If you sell your vehicle or trade it in for a new model, you must register the change of ownership. Oct 28, 2015 you should then receive your your new log book within 14 days. Would you trust the buyer to send the money on to you after they had received the car. Now, if you have a car and you have just lost the car log book it is fairly simple to get a replacement. New laws give car buyers extra protection the car expert. It means seller no longer have to post their v5c document back to the dvla after selling their car. I believe in the uk its up to the buyer not the seller to send the paperwork in regarding new ownership its also an offence with a substancial fine for not doing so.
Ive now sent the bottom slip off and did get a reply after. Vehicle does not have a registration certificate dvla advises that you should not buy a vehicle that does not have a. I bought a car at the start of june but have never received the log book, presumably because the original owner failed to send off his part of the v5. Our guide to the v5c, an important piece of documentation about your car. If you have the green tear off you might still be able to buy the road tax using this bit. Buying a car without logbook page 1 general gassing. Ive sent multiple emails to the online marketplace. Many car insurance companies allow you to access and print off your insurance documents online. How to tell dvla that youve bought a vehicle national numbers.