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Transferring Personalised plates process? 15 Jul 2008 (Forum)
Has anyone done this as I have a question.... If I go down to the DVLA today and get the transfer onto retention sorted, will I get a new V5C immediately or will they have to send me one in the post? If so, how will that affect me selling the car (auction finishes Saturday morning so buyer may want to collect Sunday). Cheers -
Motor Trade Newbie - Please Help ! 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently decided to become a part-time motor trader, purchasing from auction houses with the intention of selling on for profit. I have have in... -
How do I obtain a V5C for a car that's a Cat S write off? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a Mk2 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16 valve from a friend which has light structural damage and has been written off as Category S. But is very repairable... -
Suzuhi SX4 - How does executor take ownership of deceased car? 7 Dec 2019 (Forum)
[endif]--> I’m the executor in my late brother’s estate. He owned a car. My solicitor advises that the car can now be sold. I have the V5C which shows my brother as the registered keeper. I wish to send the car to auction but the auctioneers say they cannot accept a vehicle from me if it is not registered in my name. I cannot transfer ownership to myself as section 8 requires a signature from the current registered keeper. -
Subaru Legacy - I may have bought a dodgy car 11 Feb 2014 (Forum)
I recently purchased a 1999 Subaru Legacy, and I have just received a letter from DVLA telling me that it has previously been notified as accident damaged and before I can get a V5C document I will need to put the car through a vehicle identity check costing £41. Obviously I am concerned about the history and condition of the car and I would like my money refunded by the seller. -
How can I prove the sale of my son's Piaggio scooter? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son sold his Piaggio scooter on 20 May. I completed the details of the new owner and sent the V5C to the DVLA, leaving him with Section 10 V5C/2. I... -
I have bought a used car but the VIN and registration don't match - what can I do? 19 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I've bought a car but the VIN and registration numbers don't match. How can I find out if the car has been stolen? I cant find anywhere on the internet... -
Why is the VED on my Suzuki Swift so high? 31 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 5 door Suzuki Swift and road tax is supposed to be £35 per year, yet I'm being charged £150. Many cars in the Suzuki range have the same 1242cc... -
How can I track down an old car that my grandad once owned? 4 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
My granddad passed away this week and going through photos of him I found a picture of his old BMW. According to DVLA the V5C was last issued in July 2007... -
Dealer won't give me the V5C for my new car, what should I do? 11 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a pre-registered car but the dealership wants to remain the registered keeper for three months. What's in it for the dealership? Should I... -
How many days grace do you get for expired road tax? 15 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
My road tax ran out yesterday (the email was sent to my spam folder, so I obviously haven't seen it). I'm currently away without my logbook/V5C. Can you... -
Am I paying too much road tax for my 2009 Ford Fiesta van? 25 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've had a Ford Fiesta base van (1.4-litre TDCi) since 2017, but my road tax seems quite hefty? I annually pay around £265 to £270. Am I paying too much? -
Why has DVLA not returned my V5 in six months? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I sent my new owner slip off to DVLA back in January, I taxed the car online and they take my monthly payment, so the car I sold taxed and it must be registered... -
How do I check the EU exhaust rating of a car I want to buy? 11 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a second-hand Volvo V90. The dealer says they cannot confirm its EU exhaust rating but has given me its VIN to check. How do I do that?... -
I just bought a 2003 Ford Focus that hasn't been taxed since 2014 - is this cause for concern? 12 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a cheap 2003 Ford Focus. Since I'm new to the UK's vehicle laws, I've been going through all the necessary online procedures. I just... -
Bought used car sold as 1-owner but it's 2-owner 12 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 62/Dec 2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio, which was sold to me as one previous owner, but it's actually two previous owners. I wouldn't have... -
Taxing a N Ireland car in England 7 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2005 Range Rover Sport two weeks ago, but the car was sold without any road tax. However, as the car was registered with the DVLNI (Northern... -
Changing the engine - what legalities? 19 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been told I need a new short block in my Kia Picanto. Yesterday a man from a breakers yard recommended that I change the whole engine rather than... -
New MoT certificates may lead to more forgeries. 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Now that the MoT certificate is no more than a print-out there has been a further outbreak of forgeries. Never take an MoT print-out at face value. MoT... -
Is this deal on a new Toyota RAV-4 too good to be true? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to purchase a new Toyota RAV4. The local dealer is quoting £25,245 for a cash sale whereas an online company (www.broadspeed.com) has quoted...
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