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• What is salvage retention? (Article)
  However, because the cost of the repairs exceeds the vehicle’s pre-accident value, it is not financially viable to put it back on the road. Category C vehicles must undergo a Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) before a V5C registration document (or logbook) is re-issued by the DVLA. The check is carried out by the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA). A Category D car is also repairable. Again, it has been written off by the insurer because the cost of the repairs exceeds the vehicle’s pre-accident value.
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  Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
  When collecting the vehicle ensure all the paperwork tallies, you have insurance and sort out road tax before driving off. You can complete the V5C information online, so do this as soon as you can to ensure the vehicle is legitimately your property. The name and address on the V5C (logbook) should match the details of the seller and location of the vehicle.
• Where can you get quick classic car insurance quotes? (Article)
  You may think you have it all stored in your head but the information required can vary between insurers, so it is worth having the relevant paperwork in front of you just in case; V5C, driving licence, MoT certificate - all might come in handy and save your rooting in the cupboard whilst on the phone. Another thing you can do to save a bit of time is to get the insurers to call you rather than the other way round.
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  ULEZ van checker - Will you have to pay the low emissions charge? (Article)
  All new diesel vans sold from September 2016 should meet the Euro 6 standard, while all new petrol vans registered with the DVLA from January 2006 should meet the Euro 4 standard. Vehicle owners should be able to see the declared Euro emission rating on the V5C (logbook) in section D2.  Fuel Emissions standard Age of vehicle Diesel Euro 6 Registered after September 2016 Petrol Euro 4 Registered after January 2006 How do I pay the fee, and what happens if I forget?
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  How to sell a classic car (Article)
  While it's unlikely (and ill advised) to let a cash buyer drive away in your classic the second they've seen it, making sure you've got the V5C (and any spare keys) handy makes the process work as smoothly as possible. If you've had work done on the car, get all the receipts together in a folder - when it comes to classics, history is king.
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  .  Put all of the van's paperwork in a plastic folder, which should contain the V5C (logbook), vehicle manual, service history and MoT certificate. If the van has alloy wheels, ensure the locking wheel nut is present and add any receipts for work in chronological order, so a potential buyer can see how well you’ve looked after the van.
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  Cheap classic car insurance (Article)
  Your complete guide to getting the best insurance cover for your classic car.
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  Cheap van insurance (Article)
  Your complete guide to getting great and affordable insurance cover for your van or pick-up.