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I have a Q registration kit car which was last taxed and insured in 1990. Since then the vehicle has been in my garage. I have never declared SORN for the vehicle since at the time there was no requirement...
I have a Renault Clio, five door, LHD, diesel and the insurance is coming up for renewal. I phoned the insurance company to change some details and mentioned that on the insurance documents they have the...
My wife and I take it in turns to insure the car each year so neither loses their no claims. Do I need to change the name on the V5 every year if we do this? I'm reticent to do this as we intend to keep...
My car was written off by my insurer. They have asked me to send them part of the log book, but I don't know whether to leave it blank or write the insurer as the new keeper. They said to send the other...
I plan to buy a Volkswagen Golf 2009 which was a Category D Write off in 2012. The car belongs to a single owner and the full service history and log book is available. The car is currently available at...
I bought a pre-regisered car. At the time of buying, the risk involved (driving a car which is not registered under my name) wasn't mentioned. My understanding was that after purchasing I would be the...
My daughter changed cars about 15 months ago and I saw the dealer prepare all the documentation. He gave her the green clause 10 and agreed to forward all relevant papers to the DVSA. Two months ago my...
I have a 1953 Ford Popular which has been off the road since 1995 on a SORN. I have moved in that time and only have the V5 not the V5C. It has my old address on so how do I go about retaxing the car?
Bidding on a camper van on Ebay - guy says he only has the V5 new keeper part of the logbook. He said he took the van on part exchange and I can see that he buys and sells vehicles. Can I trust him with...
 

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