Apr 23, 2007 can i apply for the log book of the car if the owner did not include it in the sale of the car brought a car with no log book as the owner wanted to keep it to transfer the id onto another vehicle. What information do i need to provide to the dvla if i sell my car. If you are intending to buy a car but it still has a blue logbook, ask the seller to request a new red version from the dvla before you pay them any money. Jun 29, 2015 dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook.
How to tell dvla that youve bought a vehicle national numbers. Sometimes, when youve bought a car, the new v5c with your details simply. Last couple of times ive received the log book within 10 days. If you bought a new vehicle from a dealer, they will usually arrange for. If you do buy a car without being given the v5c2, you can apply for a new logbook, but the. Farmers and other selfemployed business persons, commissioned employees and individuals in many other occupations have all discovered the financial pain of not keeping a km log book.
Thats not quite correctbut i will stand corrected you can use the car as soon as you leave the tax office or post office with the new tax disc,you do not need the log as long as you have the mot and insurance certificate. Just send your original blue logbook with a covering letter to dvla, swansea, sa99 1ba. A driver of a goods vehicle does not have to maintain a logbook if both of the following conditions are present. You can keep your log book for up to five years assuming there is no major change in the pattern of use. Download and fill in an application for a log book v62. Jun 11, 2015 dont buy a vehicle without a v5c logbook. If you are looking for a cheap car and dont want a shed look at buying a cat dc write off that has been correctly repaired these can be a fraction of the price.
As for a mitsu 380 without logbooks at 100,000 or 200,000 km. I also filled in a form with my address to get a new log book sent to me and they didnt even query it. Vehicle registration document v5c if you intend to sell an end of life vehicle elv and you dont have the log book, you need to read this. Once youve bought a vehicle, youll need to tax it before using it on the road as. Registration certificate v5c log book the seller will complete section 6 new keeper or new name new address details of the v5c.
A lack of stamped logbook means that the car has been serviced, but not by the log book. Apr 11, 2012 i bought a car a few weeks ago and i have not received the log book yet, i need to tax my car at the end of the month too. Buying a car with no v5 general dealer chat car dealer. Luckily its all sorted out now and was an honest mistake on the part of the seller. Dont forget once a car is sold the dvla now automatically cancel the road tax even if there is still a paper disc in the car and issue the seller with a refund. The good news is you can get a replacement if your v5c is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed or you didnt get one when you bought the car. No, the choice of who services your vehicle is your choice. You, as the buyer, will receive the v5c2 section correctly completed by the seller. Has no proof the car is theirs, in fact has shown me the new car supplement part of a log book which shows transferring the ownership to. Jun 23, 2015 how long did take to get your dvla log book.
Used car buyers still at risk from log book scam trusted dealers, the online used car sales website put together and owned by franchised dealers, is looking to raise awareness of car cloning and log book scams which can affect customers. Its issued by the dvla and when the car is being sold on for new ownership, both the seller and the buyer will have to fill out sections of the log book. Also when i try to register on dacia website under my dacia it doesnt. Taxing a vehicle without logbook off topic chat briskoda. Forward, with completed and approved travel expense claim form, including all required attachments original receipts, event scheduleconference outline, authority to travel form, etc. Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook regit. Aug 26, 2015 the changes to the v5c the log book document which determines the registered keeper of a vehicle now include an online element to selling on your car, either to private buyers or trade. Heres all you need to know about the v5 log book, why its so important and what to do if youve lost yours. My friend has bought a car her mechanic brother got her one and apparently it was all done through insurance blah blah blah. Todays ups log book car dealership form auto dealer supplies.
To get a replacement log book just follow the below steps. When i bought the car i felt that the aftersales service would include the garage sending away for a new log book, afterall they were quick enough to demand the log book for my old car off me. If he wants to sell wait for him to receive a new log book from the dvla. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle. The period during which the log book is kept must be specified. I have just bought a car, but it has no log book or tax, i ive just look around the dvla site and as far as i can see it will take up to six weeks to get a log book until then i cannot tax it, and i have nowhere of road to keep it until i do but the site has so many forms leaflets etc maybe i missed something. The service logbook is handy, initially, to give me km and times for items that need doing. Every future auto service centre is equipped to provide log book servicing for your new vehicle, under law it is your right to choose who carries out these service. Now, if you have a car and you have just lost the car log book it is fairly simple to get a replacement. Business travel recorded in the log book x total car running expenses total motor vehicle travel for the period for the year total car running expenses include depreciation and interest if applicable 2. The vehicles registration number, its make and model. Anyhow, a friend has an apartment in the centre of belfast and there has been a car abandoned in the residents parking area for about 67 y.
Looking online at the v62 and v10, they say without the v5 logbook or reminder i cant tax the vehicle until ive applied for the logbook and recieved it back in my name which takes 4 to 6 weeks. Vintage car log registration book 1971 mg no further log book was issued for this after this one. I have had to insure the car for obvious reasons and the car has been stuck on the drive for the last seven weeks so i have lost nearly two months insurance, and extra travelling costs. You can keep the logbook for 5 years before you need to prepare a new logbook. As a diy person, i keep an excel spreadsheet to keep track of what needs doing.
Vehicle registration document log book scrapping your car. This is called the v5c, and it shows that youre the registered keeper of the car and your. Also, tips to avoid stolen cars and new road tax rules. You should check that the new keeper sends a completed form v62 application for new registration certificate to. Sure just having log books doesnt mean a car is in good condition, and not having them doesnt mean its in crap condition, but a car with log books stamped for every service is less likely to have been completely neglected, whereas a car with no log books may have only had the initial free service where they dont even change the oil, so for. The v5c is also known as the vehicle logbook or simply the v5 form. Motor vehicle expenses allowable as tax deductions will be calculated as follows. You need to log each business journey for a continuous 12week period that is representative of your annual business kilometres traveled. Used car buyers still at risk from log book scam supplier news. Apr 10, 2007 no i did not write to shannon as i feel it is not my job to write to them. Tax cost of not keeping a vehicle kilometre log book fbc. Both parties should sign the declaration in section 8. Trans 8 provides for dealers to keep vehicle information electronically provided it can be output in the same format as the motor vehicle log book.
Log book vintage cars for sale in uk view 58 bargains. Own a car, and youll have a registration document that proves it. The seller takes responsibility for ensuring dvla receive the document. Also i forgot to pick the new keeper supplement up what shall i do. The form you need to get and fill in is called an rf4. The new keeper wont be able to tax the vehicle without it. Followup is the key and with this book you track both walkins and phoneins with organization and efficiency. Anyway, i went to the local dvla office and they sold me a tax disc straight away. Nov 24, 2015 so, bought myself a new car its from a salvage yard and has no logbook or paperwork. It means seller no longer have to post their v5c document back to the dvla after selling their car. Its not been as easy as one would expect, and only you know the sweat and toil youve put into researching and test. It took took 2 months for my log to come but i taxed it on the first day of ownership. You should then receive your your new log book within 14 days. I couldnt find my log book when i was seeing my car recently, you can order a new one over the phone from the dvla it costs.
If you buy a car with no log book how do you get a new one to tax it do you need the details of the person you bought the car from. Bought a car with no log book moneysavingexpert forum. Buying a car with no v5 general dealer chat car dealer forum. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged. Oct 28, 2015 you should then receive your your new log book within 14 days. Im not even sure if its in the right forum apologies in advance chris. Do log book services have to be carried out at the dealership your purchased the vehicle from. I was in a complete panic thinking id bought a car without a log book. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. But if fill out the v62 myself, then the car will have an extra registered. Friday 21st july the form was sent off to the dvla. A log book is important if you ever sell your car or if you are buying a used car. Watch your sales closing ratio increase with todays ups book from sid savage.
The objective is to determine the business use percentage that your car is used for business purposes. No log book or tax on car, help needed digital spy. Auction log book not present motoring discussion back. All items are sent by st class st class items take working days to be delivered. Personally i wouldnt hand over any cash if there is no log book. After the fifth year, you will need to keep a new log book. Send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were given when you bought.