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  My van was converted to a camper - do I need to change its status on the V5C? 22 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a secondhand Volkswagen T5, which was professionally converted to a pop-top camper. It is still registered with the DVLA as a transporter...
• re-registering, MOT & tax 10 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  The car was owned from new by a leasing company, and was then bought at auction by my trade seller. The only problem(s) are... - I was given the V5C when I bought the car, but the trade seller didn't sign it. We were rushed in completing so I'm wondering if this just got forgotten. - I notice on the V5C the ownership hasn't changed from the leasing company to the trade seller.
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  What should I look for when buying a used van? 8 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've found what looks like a great deal on a van (2017 Renault Trafic, 20,000 miles, £14,250). Is there anything in particular I should be looking out...
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  Can I tax a car without a V5? 21 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a car without a V5C (it's in the post to former owner). Is there any way I can tax it? I do have the old V11 with various codes on it.
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  How do we change ownership of our car to our daughter? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is about to sell her car. I am going to give her mine. What is the sequence of change in ownership of mine, taxing it and insuring it in my...
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  Why does our new "one previous owner" car now have two previous owners? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In October 2012 I purchased a Ford Fiesta, 2010 plate, 8000 miles from a main dealer. We were told it had one previous owner. After a delay due to the...
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  Can't get the V5 for our new car for another three months - is this normal? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter recently purchased a pre-registered Renault Scenic. She paid cash. She was never presented with the V5C to countersign for transfer of ownership....
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  Does an extra former keeper mean a problem? 24 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is the V5 record of a previous owner of my (still very low mileage Honda Jazz) car likely to affect its trade-in value to a dealer or private buyer?
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  Unlocking radio on a Nissan Micra 1996. 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Managed to get the code but 'SECURE' will not disappear so that I can't input CODE? Any way past this!?
• Skoda Yeti - New car: third keeper 28 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    I received delivery of a new Skoda Yeti from an approved dealer in October 2010. Numerous enquiries about the V5C's whereabouts led to my finally receiving it 4 months later. It was then that I discovered that I am the third keeper. The dealer has been less than helpful until now but have now asked that I sign the V5C and send it to them so that they can sort it out with the DVLA.
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  Is the DVLA accepting paper applications? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The DVLA call centre isn't open due to Covid 19. I posted my V5C application two weeks ago. The website now says no paper applications until further notice....
• V5C - Dealer's name on green slip! 18 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  What I didn't realise was that he'd filled his own details out on the green slip and not mine, presumably to tax it.  My fault for not checking I know.  The problem is that I am still waiting for the new V5C to arrive, and he is still waiting for his money for the tax (which I won't pay until I have the documents for my car!).  What can I do about this as technically, the car is in his name!!  I have a receipt, with the registration of the car on it, to prove I have paid for it (it says paid in full) but I can't send off the green slip as it's not in my name!
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  Is it wise to buy a car that's had the engine replaced? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy a car that's had a new engine put in?
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  Getting a Ford radio recoded 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need a radio code for my Ford radio which is a 5000 RDS EON I have the serial number. What should I do?
• V5C lost in post -- advice please 11 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I sold a car on ebay on July 20th. I sent the V5C to the DVLA, but it would appear that they did not receive it. I have received a tax reminder for the vehicle. Unfortunately, the buyer turned up and took the car away that day. I am now in a position where I have absolutely no idea who the new owner is, because (naively) I did not make a copy of the document before sending it.
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  Notifining 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Given how our incompetent political masters treat us; I would advise readers to return the Section 9 form of V5C to the DVLA using special or recorded...
• Ford Mondeo - Car insurance claim - legal advice 17 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently moved to a new house and hence wanted to change my address on V5c document before filing the claim. I realised the V5c document in not on my name and on my husband’s name instead. Even though my husband is a named driver on the car’s insurance policy, the proposal document for the insurance policy lists ‘Proposer’ as the ‘Vehicle Registered to’ section.
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  What is the engine Euro emission rating of my car? 11 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  How can I check the engine Euro emission rating of my car? I own a 2005 Honda Civic Type R and it is on the margin date wise. Is there an easy way to check?
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  Do you know the radio code for a 1997 Ford Fiesta? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can You please tell me the radio code for Ford Fiesta 1997, RDS 5000?
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  Buying a car from the internet 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a new car from UK Car Discount that I found on your web site. How reliable and trust worthy are they? I know you can deposit via...