I want to sell my car but have lost the V5C - how do I get a new one?

I am looking to sell my car but cannot find the V5C logbook. What is the procedure for getting a new one and will this delay the sale?

What insurance do I need for offering test drives in a car I'm selling?

I am about to sell my vehicle privately. What insurance is needed for a test drive? I have spoken to my insurers (plus others) and have got several different versions of information. Most often it seems...

Do I need to tax and insure a car which is on SORN before I can sell it?

I need to sell my mother in law's car. It has been off the road on SORN for the last year. I have now had an MoT test done again and the car has passed. Do I need to tax and insure the vehicle before being...

We're selling our car - what do we do about tax and insurance?

Our car is going to be sold. The insurance runs out at the end of May. We will not be driving it again other than to put it on the drive with a For Sale sign on it. Do we need to tax, and insure it? Also,...

How can I sell my late husband's 1961 Ford Consul which is in bits?

My husband died recently and I am left with a 1961 Ford Consul which is in bits with lots of spares. I don’t know where to start in trying to sell it. How and where should I advertise it? I don’t know...

A dealer buying my car wants to bank details so they can deposit a small amount of money - is this safe?

The dealer buying my car has asked for my bank details so that he can deposit a small amount of money prior to the actual sale. Is this safe? I know you said that sellers should ask for cash, but the dealer...

I sold a car to a dealer who now wants a refund - where do I stand?

I sold my car to a dealer, who checked the car and had a test drive. My knowledge about car problems is none, so I didn't notice any mechanical issues. Next day the trader called me asking for a refund...

Considering the concerns over identity theft, is it wise to pass on all the service history when I trade in a car?

I am considering trading in my car. In the past when I sold a car privately I passed on the service history together with bills, records of payments etc. In view of current concerns over identity theft...

Should I sell my car at auction?

Is selling by auction a good idea?

If I give my car to a garage to sell, can someone legally drive it even though it's in my name and isn't taxed?

If I give my car to a garage to sell, can a garage employee legally drive it? Is the driver covered under the garage's insurance policy without displaying trade plates? Also, the vehicle is not taxed and...