The crucial document is the v5c registration certificate, often called a logbook even though it is just a piece of paper. 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. The cra wont take your word for it, though, as you must have a vehicle log book. 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. Directgov has a section on this a genuine v5c should show a dvl watermark if you hold it up to the light. Dont forget once a car is sold the dvla now automatically cancel the road tax even if there is still a paper disc in the car and issue the seller with a refund. Kra logbook car search application for logbook copy of records.
New v5c log book rules for car buyers and sellers what you need to know. You need to get a new registration certificate for the car before you sell it. Anyway, have come to look for the log book tonight and cannot find it in any of the usual places. If you want to save on taxes, dont forget about deducting your vehicle expenses. 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. This short video explains what to do if you have lost yours.
Ive got a buyer interested but not sure i should sell without the v5. The company insists that as i am purchasing the car, i must have the log book transferred into my name. Unfortunately i was told that i had to pay 25 for a new one and it would take 35 days. You are currently viewing the fiat forum as a guest which gives you limited access to our many features. This is a vital document when it comes to selling the car. Any advice on this, would it be safe to sell, if buyer is willing to take.
Im selling a car that has been sat a while to a friend of my work colleague. Can he still get it taxed and insured without the v5. Learning to drive buying and selling a car car insurance driving tips rules and regulations running a car. 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 i lost my log book and sold my car the fiat forum. When the new owner tries to register the car in his. You must be the registered keeper and there must be no changes. Log book servicing gold coast auto repair mechanics. Since they have opened another car sales garage at the red cow in dublin. A log book service is a regular check up and service as specified by the manufacturer. Its issued by the dvla and when the car is being sold on for new ownership, both the seller and the buyer will have to fill out sections of the log book. Im selling my car tomorrow, but ive lost the log book swapping my car tomorrow. What is a logbook and how do you use it to buy or sell a. Nov 19, 2016 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.
Oct 28, 2015 you should then receive your your new log book within 14 days. Gps tracking or manual entry for vehicle mileage either km or miles. Apr 19, 2012 he explained that he had to send my details away to some govt dept in donegal, and that i should receive my log book proof of ownership in about a week. If your buying, selling or transferring car ownership, your car logbook is essential. Selling car but lost service history log book, what can i do. If the car still has a blue v5c, check it is not a stolen form. Completing these services ensures compliance with your vehicles statutory warranty and keeps your car performing optimally. I couldnt find my log book when i was seeing my car recently, you can order a new one over the phone from the dvla it costs. What i got was an unexpected bonus of also gas consumption and mileage. 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. Always make sure you do a vehicle history check to confirm the car has not been reported stolen. The old blue forms have been replaced by red ones for security reasons.
Vehicle logger is the easiest and simplest way to create, share and report vehicle log books for mileage, fuel, expenses, and tax purposes. If you are looking to buy a secondhand car, always make sure the v5 logbook is present, has all the right details, and that the vin vehicle identification number matches the vehicle youre buying. A log book is a written record of your business use of a vehicle over a period of at least 12 continuous weeks, which should be indicative of the whole year of your business travel. They are not called log books in south africa, only in the uk. Ups stands for followups on prospects from estampe car dealer supply is a great way to increase sales without spending more money or, put another way. I was unaware that a lorry load of log books had been stolen,and that in the future i could end up with a cloned car and out of pocket. Motor vehicle log book is used to record vehicles taken in trade and sold at a dealership. Hi all, i bought my car in november 2006 from a car sales garage in lucan. Neat, red lined pages with neat indexing for you to get to particular sections. Jamjar breaks down the details about scrapping your car if youve lost your log book. As i am no longer insured through the company policy, i have insured it on a 30 day temporary basis on an existing policy i have. If its lost or damaged youll need to get a replacement before selling.
Find out if you can sell your car without the log book here. Jun 12, 2012 im selling my car tomorrow, but ive lost the log book swapping my car tomorrow. It means seller no longer have to post their v5c document back to the. 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. If you bought a car and never received the v5c, youll not need to pay the. People will see how well you took care of it, making it an easy sale. I have moved house and lost my log book, how do i tax my. 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. I wouldnt even test drive a car without seeing the log book first, never mind part with my hardearned cash. Often done to avoid adding another previous owner to the cars log book. I bought this because i wanted to start keeping a running log of all my vehicle repairs and oil changes. Partexchanging a car without a log book digital spy. Aug 06, 2010 i was unaware that a lorry load of log books had been stolen, and that in the future i could end up with a cloned car and out of pocket.
Im selling my car tomorrow, but ive lost the log book. It took took 2 months for my log to come but i taxed it on the first day of ownership. Make sure you know if theyre scrapping it or selling it on. He said that as the easter bank holiday was approaching, it may take a little while longer.
Oct 23, 2015 the auto log holds no pretensions to glory. Now, if you have a car and you have just lost the car log book it is fairly simple to get a replacement. If youre not selling it soon, just keep the invoices from now on. I assumed it was in the car but took car for a service today and it wasnt there. Hello everyone, i keep seeing old log books and vin plates for sale for our beloved classic minis via the internet like gumtree and e b a y etc, not with the remains of the original cars though as they are usually scrapped but just the original log books and a vin plate, maybe even with a number plate and i wanted to ask you all about this subject. What is a logbook or v5 registration document auto advance. Free service to see how much dealers will pay for your old car hasslefree selling. Here are our 8 tips to help you get a quick sale and a great price. The make, model, engine capacity and registration of the car. Nov 28, 2007 i wouldnt even test drive a car without seeing the log book first, never mind part with my hardearned cash.
May 19, 2012 page 1 of 5 old log books and plates for sale. Selling a car can seem scary, but it doesnt have to be difficult as you might think. Vehicle registration document log book remove my car. Can i still swap it without a log book i need one tomorrow, can i go to the dvla and get a new one. Buy products related to driving log book products and see what customers say about driving log book products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. 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. 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. 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. How do i speed up dvla log book process hello all, i have recently purchased my company car, as it was well below book price. 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. A car that is scrapped will have a certificate of destruction associated with it, and the transaction must be made by bank transfer or cheque.
The v5c which can also be known as the log book or by its old name, v5 is a. Apply for your krantsa car log book search, log book transfer, or duplication get your kra logbook car search online at any time from the comfort of your officehome and get your copy of records with car details. The form you need to get and fill in is called an rf4. The dvla has emphasised that it is important not to buy a used vehicle that is missing its logbook as it might be stolen or hard to tax. A log book is important if you ever sell your car or if you are buying a used car. Italian, serbianadded graphics improved import screen sort by date, delete with long clickfixed notification after edit log item.
Im off home for a thorough search tonight before i fork out the 25. He explained that he had to send my details away to some govt dept in donegal, and that i should receive my log bookproof of ownership in about a week. Jun 25, 2014 logbook or v5 registration document what is it. What is a logbook and how do you use it to buy or sell a car. 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. Apr 10, 2007 hi all, i bought my car in november 2006 from a car sales garage in lucan. I declared the car sorn but that letter will have went to my old address.
How to keep a cra mileage log book for vehicle expenses. Just send your original blue logbook with a covering letter to dvla, swansea, sa99 1ba. 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. They do say never to look at a car away from the registered keepers address. Notifying the dvla correctly when you sell your car buy my car.
You can sell or scrap your car even if you dont have the v5c. To get a new v5c in this instance, youll have to apply by post by sending off a v62 and the v5c2 thats the green new keeper slip. This time, i have the reminder letter with my old address and no log book. To get a replacement log book just follow the below steps. If youve lost your log book youll still need to notify the dvla that you have either sold or transferred the vehicle to someone else. 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.
Get your kra logbook car search online at any time from the comfort of your officehome and get your copy of records with car details. Just send a signed letter to dvla outlining the vehicles registration number, make, model, the date of sale and the new keepers details. What should you do if you want to sell your car but youve lost the log book. It means seller no longer have to post their v5c document back to the dvla after selling their car. 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. Dvla acts on stolen car logbooks, but is it enough. Ups stands for followups on prospects from estampe car dealer supply is a great way to increase sales without spending more money. Jun 29, 2015 the dvla has emphasised that it is important not to buy a used vehicle that is missing its logbook as it might be stolen or hard to tax. 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. Use a free online tool like auto traders to help you value your car. Jamjars quick guide to the v5 takes you through the transfer of ownership process, including giving advice on what to do if youve lost the certificate but still want to. Selling car but lost service history log book, what can i.
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. The problem is i sent for a replacement log book a week ago as the other. Well i too have lost my v5 document and was supposed to be selling car on friday and picking up new one. You should then receive your your new log book within 14 days.
In fact, i couldnt even say for definite if we ever received one, though i do have the new keepers supplement. Each service is carried out at defined intervals and recorded in the vehicles log book. If youve lost your log book, you can request a replacement through the dvla and whichever method. Theyre the biggest bunch of rip off merchants on the planet theyd use your car as a runner and youd be the one who ends up paying the price.
Its actually entirely possible and 100% legal to sell a car and. How to keep a vehicle log book online tax australia. Jun 11, 2015 dont buy a vehicle without a v5c logbook. I dont want the tax disc to go to my old address, will they take the reminder letter at the post office. Incomedifferent category for income type on settings screen, odometer refreshadded languages. Dont forget once a car is sold the dvla now automatically cancel the road tax even if there is still a paper disc in the car and.
Expense logging fuel, tolls, parking, maintenance, registration, etc. Car dealer ups log books and prospect forms estampe. I assumed it was in the car but took car for a service today and it wasnt. Apply for your krantsa car log book search, log book transfer, or duplication. 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. Auction log book not present motoring discussion back. Heres all you need to know about the v5 log book, why its so important and what to do if youve lost. 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 functions. Over 2 weeks later, i have yet to receive my log book. Full guide on selling your car without car log book.
How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. I have moved house and lost my log book, how do i tax my vehicle. I have lost my log book for my car and it will cost. Trans 8 provides for dealers to keep vehicle information electronically provided it can be output in the same format as the motor vehicle log book.
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