Handing over the V5 for my written off classic?

Our 45 year old classic car unfortunately caught fire. From what the assessor said it looks as if it will be a write-off, but at this stage we are dealing with the Insurance Brokers, the Underwriters and...

Is my car an imposter?

I am in the process of buying a type r 53plate. It was imported from the Isle of Man in 2010 with low miles. I have spoken today to the seller and he has informed me that the logbook states it is a Civic...

Notifying DVLA about change of ownership

Is there a way of checking that the DVLA has received and actioned a change of car ownership? I know that I will remain responsible for any parking or speeding offences involving my previous car until...

Chain reaction

I own a 6-year old Honda Accord estate. It's due for a service and has done 44,000 miles. The dealer says it needs the cam belt changing although this is not due until 75,000 miles. Does it need doing?...

Buying a car at auction without a V5

I have recently visited BCA car Auctions to get the feel of the place with a view to buy soon, but some vehicles do not have a V5 document. Is it safe to buy such a vehicle at an auction especially as...

Too many owners!

We purchased a used Jeep Commander from a main dealer about 6 weeks ago. We asked at the time how many owners it had and were told that they had just collected it from another dealer who had taken it as...

Lost V5C in the post

I have sold my car last year in October and sent off the log book to the DVLA with new keepers details, unfortunately DVLA has never received the paper works (what they are saying). Approx. 4 weeks ago...

More owners than stated

I recently purchased a used car from a trader, the advert stated that the car only had one owner, however when I got my V5 I realised that it had 3 previous owners. I would never have purchased the car...

VIN wrong in logbook

I have just discovered that the VIN in my logbook has two errors, one wrong letter and a missing letter. The MOT certificate is correct. Is this likely to cause any problems? i.e. should I 'let sleeping...

DVLA requesting a VC check

I bought a car two weeks ago from a garage. When I sent off for the log book the DVLA said it needed a VC check before it could issue one. I have contacted the garage and they said it could be anything...