Find out what it is, why its important and what do if youve lost it. When you sell your car, youll need the v5c to be transferred to the new owner, or they wont be able to register for vehicle tax. Unfortunately i was told that i had to pay 25 for a new one and it would take 35 days. Selling car but lost service history log book, what can i. This is a vital document when it comes to selling the car. Most garages now have computerised files, so if you or a previous owner have mislaid the log book and you know where the car was serviced, it shouldnt be too difficult to. This proves you are the registered keeper of the vehicle and in a position to sell it. Selling car but lost service history log book, what can i do. Mar 30, 2017 finally, you should receive an updated v5c log book in the post within a few weeks, whether the process was completed online or by post. Changed address and lost logbook, is it still possible to tax car.
Jun 11, 2015 dont buy a vehicle without a v5c logbook. Its actually entirely possible and 100% legal to sell a. Home sell my car car selling guidance can i sell my car without a v5c logbook. Changed address and lost logbook, is it still possible to. Privacy statement the department of transport, tourism and sport dttas requires customers to provide certain personal data in order to carry out our legislative anadministrative. Oct 28, 2015 you should then receive your your new log book within 14 days. Is it still possible to get the car taxed by end of this month.
The certificate of registration, also called the log book, cars papers or title deed is one document you dont want to lose. You are currently viewing the fiat forum as a guest which gives you limited access to our many features. How do i get a tax refund from the dvla after selling my car. Sep 16, 2009 hi all, around 3 months ago my dad sold a car to a friend of his, my dad passed away 3 weeks ago and we have just received a tax reminder for the end of this month for the car he sold. It means seller no longer have to post their v5c document back to the dvla after selling their car. Registered keeper and trader both sign yellow slip and registered keeper sends it off to dvla. If in doubt, get in touch with your insurer to see about issuing a replacement. I am moving into a position to get back in the air, but i no longer have my log book as it was lost between moves. What should you do if you want to sell your car but youve lost the log book. Since october 2014, road tax doesnt carry over when you sell your car. Anyway, have come to look for the log book tonight and cannot find it in any of the usual places. Lost registrationlog book do i need it to sell my vehicle. Changed address and lost logbook, is it still possible to tax. They are not called log books in south africa, only in the uk.
When selling a vehicle youll need to fill in the v5c2 form in the v5c logbook then tear it out and hand the slip to the new owner. Hi all, around 3 months ago my dad sold a car to a friend of his, my dad passed away 3 weeks ago and we have just received a tax reminder for the end of this month for the car he sold. If you have mislaid a cars log book and any accompanying invoices, yet you know the car was serviced by dealers that are franchised by the manufacturer, all you have to do is contact your local showroom. I have moved house and lost my log book, how do i tax my. If the buyer is willing to take the car without the v5 logbook then fine. Hey people, ive only gone and lost my v5 document for my car which i was hey people, ive only gone and lost my v5 document for my car which i was hoping to sell at the end.
Mar 23, 2020 a cars tax status is also recorded on the v5c so if you are buying a classic car and want to make sure it qualifies for the zero rate road tax you need to check it is listed as a. Dec 30, 2019 so youre looking to sell your car but theres a stumbling block. You dont want to be at a point when you are buying or selling a car to find out an essential document that might affect the value of the car is missing. You should have a registration certificate v5c before you sell the car, it is an offence to fail to notify dvla of a change of keeper, they are tightening up on this. Normal car to private hire car or revised offpeak car, and vice versa requires login. Jun 12, 2012 im selling my car tomorrow, but ive lost the log book swapping my car tomorrow. Without the v5c, more commonly known as the log book, you may not be able to tax the vehicle, so you wont be able to drive it.
The form you need to get and fill in is called an rf4. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. This time, i have the reminder letter with my old address and no log book. Notifying the dvla correctly when you sell your car buy my car. Losing or misplacing the document can expose yourself or your vehicle to risk and it becomes unpleasant when you are faced with a situation where you need to produce the certificate of registration. Now, if you have a car and you have just lost the car log book it is fairly simple to get a. Some places offer log book loans where you sell the car well logbook to the loan company, they from what i hear are pretty easy to get. Neat, red lined pages with neat indexing for you to get to particular sections. Vehicle registration document log book remove my car. The dvla and selling your car complete guide 2020 update. So youre trying to sell a vehicle, but dont have a title. But youll still need your v5c log book to hand and the service is only available from 7am to 7pm.
Its actually entirely possible and 100% legal to sell a car and transfer ownership without a v5 document after all, the vehicle logbook is a record of the registered keeper, not proof of ownership. Oct 01, 2008 lost log book, need new 1 very quickly. When it comes to buying or selling a car, one of the most important parts of the transaction is the log book this document, officially called the v5c registration certificate, is issued by the dvla to the person responsible for the vehicle. Replacing a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed v5c will set you back. To get a replacement log book just follow the below steps. You can sell your car without a v5c document, the process is just more. Im sure this must have been asked before, but im in the process of selling an old car but ive just realised ive misplaced the log book. Well i too have lost my v5 document and was supposed to be selling car on friday and picking up new one. Im selling my old car and think the log book has been lost i seem to remember it was a couple of years ago by dp when he kindly arranged a service for me but being highly disorganised.
The last time this happened, i had the log book and filled it in with my new address. A few months ago, i felt mild panic when i couldnt find my car s service book. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or you have not received one for your new vehicle. Again, its another indication that you might be selling your car because the money is needed quickly. Im selling my car tomorrow, but ive lost the log book. Its all too common, and the threat of fines from the dvla over all manner of. Vehicle registration document v5c if you intend to sell an end of life vehicle elv and you dont have the log book, you need to read this. The changes to the v5c the log book document which determines the registered keeper of a. Its actually entirely possible and 100% legal to sell a car and transfer ownership without a v5 document after all, the vehicle. A cars tax status is also recorded on the v5c so if you are buying a classic car and want to make sure it qualifies for the zero rate road tax you need to check it is listed as a. How does a pilot replace their logbook if it has been lost. Jun 21, 2016 v5c log book the v5c vehicle registration certificate is one of the main documents you will want from the car owner if youre buying a second hand car. The log book, also known as a v5c, provides all the information about the car, including its history, past and present owner and when it was manufactured.
New v5c log book rules for car buyers and sellers what you need to know. When it comes to buying or selling a car, one of the most. If youve lost your log book, you can request a replacement through the dvla and whichever method you. Please note that replacement service books will be stamped duplicate and will not. Be aware that some insurers may have an administration charge for this, so check with them beforehand. You can still sell the car as the registered owner and write out a promissory note to whoever you sell the car stating that as soon. When you sell your vehicle, the buyer will expect to see the cars log book to. I assumed it was in the car but took car for a service today and it wasnt. Also, where would i pick up a head lamp bulb for a 98 bmw 316se. So have you decided to scrap your car, only to have turned the house upside down looking for the v5c logbook and come up short. The v5c logbook is the most important document to have when youre selling.
If your buying, selling or transferring car ownership, your car logbook is essential. Im off home for a thorough search tonight before i fork out the 25. Yes, it is possible to sell your car without a v5c. As the vehicle will still be registered in your name then you will still have some responsibility for the vehicle. Fortunately, all is not lost if you have lost your vehicle log book. A few months ago, i felt mild panic when i couldnt find my cars. How to sell a car without a title kelley blue book. Nov 02, 2018 not having a full service history can wipe almost a quarter off the value of a used car, but beware of fakes. V5c log book the v5c vehicle registration certificate is one of the main documents you will want from the car owner if youre buying a second hand car. If youre selling your car, the more paperwork you have with it, the better so here are a few of the things youll need. The v5c log book is one of the last paper bastions in an increasingly digitised motoring world. When selling a vehicle youll need to fill in the v5c2 form in the v5c logbook then tear it out.
If your name and current address isnt on the v5c, its unlikely anyone will. I had a micra which i sold last week to a friend and ive lost the log book i know he wont do anything but how can i get it registered in his name. 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. I thought not i am selling ym car this week and since we moved a few week back i cannot find the log book anywhere, i can find every other piece of info on the car, manufacturers guide, mot certificate etc but no log book. Since vermont requires only registration as proof of ownership for vehicles older. Itll be able to access the cars service history and produce copies upon proof that you are the vehicle owner or registered keeper. Does any body know how i go about obtaining a new log book. Buying a used car, however the garage has now lost log. Im selling my old car and think the log book has been lost i seem to remember it was a couple of years ago by dp when he kindly arranged a service for me but being highly disorganised managed to misplace the book, we have since moved and his files consist of countless boxesplastic bags. If you have taken out a logbook loan and do want to sell your car, then youll need to ensure it covers the cost of your original loan.
If you sell your vehicle you must tell dvla straight away using the v5c registration certificate. Now, if you have a car and you have just lost the car log book it is fairly simple to get a replacement. When the new owner tries to register the car in his name, the licencing department will not allow him to unless he can produce the registration certificate for the car. You should then receive your your new log book within 14 days. V5 yellow slip general dealer chat car dealer forum.
When trader sells car he gets new owner to fill out v5 and posts it off or now can be done online. I thought not i am selling ym car this week and since we moved a few week back i cannot find the log book anywhere, i can find every other piece of info on the car, manufacturers guide, mot. Both options need details from your v5c log book, and if youve lost it or need more info. Not having a full service history can wipe almost a quarter off the value of a used car, but beware of fakes.
Some places offer log book loans where you sell the car well logbook to the loan company, they from what i hear are pretty easy to get since they are. Many car insurance companies allow you to access and print off your insurance documents online. Hey people, ive only gone and lost my v5 document for my car which i was hey people, ive only gone and lost my v5 document for my car which i was hoping to sell at the end of this week. You can apply by post by filling in a v62 form, or over the phone if none of your details have changed. You need to get a new registration certificate for the car before you sell it. So youre looking to sell your car but theres a stumbling block. 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. The v5c, also known as the registration document or log book and commonly shortened to v5, is the document that legally registers and proves ownership of a vehicle.
There are certain things you will need to have in order when it comes to selling your car, especially the documents. If in doubt, get in touch with your insurer to see about. How to recover a cars missing service history green flag. Please contact your local volkswagen retailer who will be able to advise you of prices and order lead times. When it comes to buying or selling a car, one of the most important parts of the transaction is the log book. If you have mislaid a cars log book and any accompanying invoices, yet you know the car was serviced by dealers that are franchised by. If youve lost your log book, you can request a replacement through the dvla and whichever method you use it will often.
Home scrap my car car scrapping guidance can i scrap my car without a v5c log book. You could apply for a replacement log book from dvla before carrying out the transaction, you are legally required to exchange details with the buyer and these details must be sent of by the seller prior to the new owner receiving a new log book containing hisher details. I lost all documents relating to my car during my last house move. Losing or misplacing the document can expose yourself or your vehicle. Buying a used car, however the garage has now lost log book. Also, they moved home last september and forgot to update their address. Can i still swap it without a log book i need one tomorrow, can i go to the dvla and get a new one. I assumed it was in the car but took car for a service today and it wasnt there. There are certain things you will need to have in order when it comes to selling your car, especially the documents regarding your car. Hi, does any body know how i go about obtaining a new log book. Afaik here is no need for you to fill out the v62 yourself and then give. So im sure thatll add some confusion to the matter. Partexchanging a car without a log book digital spy.
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