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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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? -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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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