I bought a car privately but haven't received my V5 - what do I do? | Ask Honest John

I bought a car privately but haven't received my V5 - what do I do?

I bought a car privately in January and I haven't received the paperwork yet to confirm that I am the new owner of the car. I also haven't received the renewal form for my road tax. What do I do?

Asked on 6 July 2010 by gary mcgeoch

Answered by Honest John

You need to urgently get in touch with the DVLA because the change of keepership has obviously not been recorded.

Tags: dvla v5c registration transfer private sellers

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