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• Saab 9-3 2.0 T - Should I buy this car V5C missing section 9? 15 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I went with the cash last night to see the car and it looked and sounded good, but I had a query with the V5C and wanted to check it out before making an expensive mistake. The guy selling the car is not the registered keeper on the V5C and section 9 is missing. He claims that he bought the car 2 months ago from a friend for £1,000 but was unable to keep up with the insurance payments, was very sick and got made redundant and so has decided to sell it!
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  Can I reject a car based on misleading claims about the number of previous owners? 25 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car from a dealer that didn't have the V5. I used a V62 to register and tax the car. The advert showed two previous owners, but I've now found...
• Mobility Scooter V5C 23 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  There is a whole other tale to tell about collecting the scooter (myself and the solicitor spent an hour looking round his house for the 'ignition' key, couldnt find it, so I had to push it back to my church!), but my main reason for posting was discovering that the scooter has a V5C registration certificate!  I will be registering it in my name and at my address, but wanted to ask if there if any issues I need to be aware of. Luckily I dont need to worry about insurance but is there anything I need to be aware of?
• Part-time motor trader - what to do with the V5C? 29 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  The first car I bought was an MGB which I'm now ready to sell. When I bought it, I asked the seller to fill in the section 9 part of the V5C (Notification of sale/transfer to the Motor trade) and send it off, and give me the rest of the log book. I've now realised that I can't tax the vehicle as the log book isn't in my name, and am also wondering how I can now sell the car i.e. where does the new owner sign and do I have to sign it somwhere?
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  Ford radio codes 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Need a code for Ford 5000 RDS stereo. Model no. is M420270
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  When does my 1979 BSA become an historic vehicle? 15 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My BSA was registered in October 1979. When does it become eligible for historic status as far as DVLA is concerned? Their website suggests they have only...
• Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7l 2WD - DVLA won't issue a replacement V5C 30 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I traded in a Ford Ranger when purchasing the Tundra and the dealer also sent the V5C for the tundra and the details of the Rangers sale from its V5C at the same time. I waited a few weeks and when the notification slip indicating that the Ranger had been sold did not arrive, I contacted the DVLA who stated that the slip had already been sent to me and confirmed that the change of ownership had been recorded.
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  How do I change ownership on a leased car? 5 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My vehicle is privately leased. What do I need to do with the DVLA if I wish to change ownership from company to personal? And what about the insurance...
• Volvo S40 - Missing documentation 18 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I am aware I can visit my nearest VLO and renew there but that is only possible if I apply for a duplicate V5c at the same time at the cost of £25. All this is getting very frustrating and looks as though I shall be having to cough up £25 for a duplicate V5c plus the cost of a 60 mile round journey to the nearest DLO.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - V5C incorrect tax class 10 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  There must be tens of thousands of 'identical' Focus estates out there. The DVLA know more about this car than I do: the V5C lists make / model / variant / version, together with a full set of exhaust emissions (sections V1 > V5). Is it really necessary for me to approach Ford for a covering letter, or is there an easier way of doing this?
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  Penalty kicks 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The Government/DVLA is scamming motorists. In 2008 my wife sold her Vauxhall Corsa to the daughter of friend of a friend. The necessary slip on the V5C...
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  How can we update a V5C if we're in another country? 30 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have my car registered at my address and will transfer it to my wife as new main driver at her address (2 houses). Insurance is in place but...
• Validating a vehicles log book 27 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  To check whether a V5C or 'The logbook' certificate is genuine, prior to the purchase of a vehicle, they should ring the DVLA?s helpline on 0870 241 1878 or visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/motoring The DVLA has urged car buyers to check the serial number on the top right hand corner of the V5C registration certificate.
• Volkswagen - Reason for change of ownership on V5C 20 May 2025 (Forum)
  Car has 12k mileage and a main dealer service last September, all checks out on HPI.  Have noticed that the car was first registered in Sept 22, V5C then issued again in Dec 22. DVLA issues one previous owner.  So, effectively 2 owners to now. Doesn't look like it would be a pre-registration, so does this indicate a fleet car or perhaps lease?
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  How do I get a new logbook? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car which has now had a crash. I can't find the V5C logbook and the scrap company can't scrap it as the previous owner still has outstanding...
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  I bought a car but the V5C is missing - what can I do? 1 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have taken delivery of a car from a dealer. On delivery the paper were missing the V5C and it came with a part completed V62. I have tried to register...
• Ford modeo - New car and taxing it with a v5C/2 thats says its invalid 23 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  I have just bought a 03 plate mondeo and I can't tax it using the online service and using my v5c2 new keepers slip because it's saying the numbee is...
• V5c - Just when does the DVLA keep it? 10 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Ok, so just bought a car from a salvage dealer recently but they don't have the V5 so I have to apply to the DVLA for it; fine. But, why does the V5 end...
• Ford Fiesta - First car confusion! (V5C question,cat d question) 10 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  However, my boyfriend reckons bad wheel alignment could be a symptom of something bad relating to the reason it's cat D - so should I stay clear? Another thing that raised alarms was that the V5C was not in the dealer's name but some woman's name and address. There was also a bit missing - the top part of the third page, if that helps? I can't find out if this is bad or not though! Everywhere seems intent on telling me what isn't normal, and I get that this would be bad if it were a private seller, but is it just because he is a trader and actually fine?
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  I have a car that's been garaged since 1990 - do I need to SORN it before getting it put back on the road? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  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...