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• VW Golf - Proof of ownership problem 21 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  Her partner has now left and she needs to sell the car which is currently SORN. She vas the V5C but it is in the name of her partner. She could get a backdated letter from the friend who gave it to her saying something like "Dear Tracy, please accept this car registration xyz.999 as a gift" Would this work as proof of ownwership or is there a better way of doing things so she can sell it.
• Newer sporty car / convertible.... with towbar 5 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  It seems a lot of sporty cars are no longer homologated? for towbars and there's no towing weight on V5c then you should not fit one even if you can. I don't really want an SUV or Ford Ranger etc.
• Any - Buying a car from deceased estate 3 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  I've found advise on how to proceed as a seller of a deceased relative's car but nothing from the buyer's perspective. If I get the v5c/2 and the car is free of finance , have i any other concerns ? The car is advertised for £18k. Thanks
• Any - Tell DVLA you've sold a vehicle 21 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  However, I've noticed there is a page on the DVLA website that you can use to notify them online: https://www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle It says "You can’t use this service if you’ve already sent your log book (V5C) by post." so I assume you shouldn't post in the section at all if you use the website. Does this automatically trigger a refund of the unused part of the vehicle tax, or do you need to claim that separately?
• Insuring a car 20 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  The car must be insured. Would buying insurance give a wrong impression that I have accepted the car? - When the V5C comes through the post, should I return it to DVLA with an explanatory letter? Thanks
• Skoda Yeti - Notifying DVLA of sale to trader 20 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  Obviosuly I’ll make sure payment is taken prior to them taking the car but should I give them them V5C and then notify online tomorrow morning or should I do it the old way and complete yellow section 4 and keep that and post it off, rather than doing it online? Thank you Jay
• BMW 7 Series - UK car bought at an auction in Belgium 13 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  The car had no paper present (no conformity certificate, no logbook, ..) but I learned it was a UK car before, registered in the UK.  Do you know how I could get for example a copy of the V5C logbook of the car and the conformity certificate ? Is it possible while residing outside of the UK ? I've seen it's possible to ask it online at the DVLA but apparently you must have a UK address...
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 15-10-2016 Part 1 22 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  Local Toyota Dealer is quoting £1200 to replace ECU, & Locks. Why do Toyota Dealers not order New (Factory) key, on production of V5C, if necessary, and as a matter of course ?. If I could get a Factory Key, a local auto locksmith would program it for £40 !.
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  Malicious persecution 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last August 09 I sold my car to a main dealer. They took the Logbook, MOT, etc. and they signed the V5 slip along with me and I sent this to the Royal...
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  A classic car I bought has turned out to be stolen - where do I stand? 9 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 1973 Corvette in June 2024 for the sum of £12,500. Before I bought it I carried out an HPI check which stated the car was not stolen. I also...
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  When do I have to start paying car tax on my EV? 17 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a full electric car (1st reg Sept 2019) and I wondered if I registered it SORN at Christmas (when it will not be used for a month) and re-tax it...
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  Can I still drive my van if it's a Cat S write off? 17 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently hit from the rear in my van and the engineer deemed it a Cat S write off. I have since bought the van back as all it needs is some minor...
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  Will converting our van into a campervan affect its registered disabled status? 2 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Our van is registered as disabled because we have a handicapped child. Will converting it to a campervan affect its disabled status?
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  How do I sell a vehicle on behalf of someone else? 25 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter and family have gone abroad for three years. My son-in-law has asked me to sell his Audi A3 and he's signed and dated the logbook. We've moved...
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  Pre registered cars - which one for me? 17 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a pre registered car, I understand that dealers often registrar cars approaching end of the financial year and then discount. Where...
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  Discovered my car was in a serious accident - is the dealer liable? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a vehicle from a dealer 12 months ago. The HPI check was performed and was clean. Last week I moved house and tried to change my address on the...
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  How can I check the age of my car? 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently viewed a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with 70,000 on the clock. The dealer selling the car claims to have bought it from a main dealer, but a...
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  MGB GT 1967-non starter but need to be kept on road-What do I need to do to make it legal? 5 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hi HJ. I have just got my old 1967 MGB GT back from my brother. He has knackered the engine and I need to keep it out front of my house as a non-runner....
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  Buying a new car from an online car dealer 3 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a new car from an online car dealer. I paid the deposit by credit card. I was told that I will not pay the remainder of the car price until...
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  Should my daughter re-register and re-insure her car at her new address? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is moving to a flat in London. She will have to park her car on the street where you are required to purchase a parking permit. Her car was...