To transfer ownership, you need to fill out section 6 and 8 of the v5c form, fill out all the details and make sure to tick the box that asks if the. Forget about the panic of selling a car without a log book. Jun 12, 2012 im selling my car tomorrow, but ive lost the log book swapping my car tomorrow. If you did not get a log book for your new vehicle download and fill in an application for a log book v62. Sell my car, van or motorbike to all vehicles wanted co uk. Fill in section 6 if you have the older style log book. How to fill out v5c when selling a car online method if youre selling a car, its good practice to ensure you have the v5c for the vehicle and that its intact and undamaged. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. The most common job that requires using logbooks is commercial or longdistance truck driving. A v5c or car log book is very important if you ever sell your car, or if youre buying a used car. The v5c, also known as the registration document or log book and commonly shortened to v5, is the document that legally registers and proves ownership of a vehicle. Both options need details from your v5c log book, and if youve lost it or need more info, weve compiled the ultimate guide to the v5c here. The rules vary from state to state, so its important to find out the specific. However, you need to understand each field on the form to fill.
Vehicle registration document log book scrapping your car. Selling a car online is a different beast than selling it through the newspaper classifieds. The first car i bought was an mgb which im now ready to sell. Section nine is the section you fill out when you are selling the vehicle to a motor trader, insurer or dismantler. Fill in section 2 if you have a new style log book with multicoloured numbered blocks on the front cover. I dont believe this problem will worry an experienced car dealer too much. When trader sells car he gets new owner to fill out v5 and posts it off or now can be done online. Ive mad a mistake on my car registration certificate v5c. Unfortunately i was told that i had to pay 25 for a new one and it would take 35 days.
The log book must be kept for at least a continuous 12 week period. This must be torn out and handed to the new keeper as their record of the transfer of ownership. Think he must of wound back the odo or something since the log book. I bought this because i wanted to start keeping a running log of all my vehicle repairs and oil changes. The simplest ways to sell a car legally without a v5. You should never buy a car that doesnt have a log book as this could be a sign the owner has taken out a logbook loan on the vehicle, borrowing money against the value of the car. When you sell or transfer your vehicle you must notify the dvla straight away using the v5c part of your registration document. What you do with your log book depends on where the buyer is taking or registering the vehicle.
How to keep a vehicle log book online tax australia. Notifying the dvla correctly when you sell your car buy my car. Notifying dvla when you sell a car to all vehicles wanted, sell my car, cars wanted, leicester, coventry, bedford, milton keynes, northampton, we buy any car, van or motorbike. When you sell your car, the only paperwork youre required to fill in is the small v5c2 slip on of the v5c logbook thats the new keepers details. Motor vehicle log book, record keeping requirements, tregloans. 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. What information do i need to provide to the dvla if i. The process you need to follow will be slightly different if youre selling your car privately or otherwise. When selling a vehicle youll need to fill in the v5c2 form in the v5c logbook then tear it out and hand the slip to the new owner. Im selling my old car and think the log book has been lost i seem to remember it was a couple of years ago by dp when he kindly arranged a service for me but being highly disorganised managed to misplace the book, we have since moved and his files consist of countless boxesplastic bags. It could also cause him a delay in selling your car on.
When i was buying my car the ad said full service history but when i looked at the log book, the pages for future stamps were all missing. It means seller no longer have to post their v5c document back to the dvla after selling their car. Mar 23, 2020 how to fill out v5c when selling a car online method if youre selling a car, its good practice to ensure you have the v5c for the vehicle and that its intact and undamaged. Seeing some very conflicting stories online and cannot find a thread. To transfer ownership, you need to fill out section 6 and 8 of the v5c form, fill out all the details and make sure to tick the box that asks if the vehicle is changing keeper. He might make a slight allowance on the partexchange price youve been offered to take account of the cost of obtaining a new document, which he will need to do. Mar 30, 2017 finally, you should receive an updated v5c log book in the post within a few weeks, whether the process was completed online or by post. What you need to do with the v5 when selling a car. You can apply by calling the dvla or by filling out a v62 form and.
Selling privately should get you more cash, assuming you can find a buyer, but wont be as convenient. It helps if you have the log book, but it is not essential. How to sell a car tips for quick sale and best price aa. Send it to dvla with the green new keeper slip you were given when you bought the. Logbooks are used where employees must keep track of their work efforts in detail. Can i still swap it without a log book i need one tomorrow, can i go to the dvla and get a new one. Other than filling out the log book that the car has been exported do i have any other legal obligations. Im selling my car tomorrow, but ive lost the log book.
If you are buying or selling a vehicle, you will need to pass ownership of the vehicle by filling out the title transfer. When you sell your car, youll need the v5c to be transferred to the new owner, or they wont be able to register for vehicle tax. Mar 16, 2012 following a few basics will get your phone ringing and your email box filling with inquiries and offers. How to transfer ownership of your vehicle guide corner. How to fill a logbook for industrial training in 2019. V5 yellow slip general dealer chat car dealer forum. Sep 04, 2015 notifying dvla when you sell a car to all vehicles wanted, sell my car, cars wanted, leicester, coventry, bedford, milton keynes, northampton, we buy any car, van or motorbike. If you privately buy a vehicle that was first registered after this date, the seller must fill in your details on the new owner details section of the vehicle licensing certificate vehicle. Fill in the permanent export section of your vehicle log book. My cars going to the car park in the sky later today. When scrapping a car what section do you fill in on the. If you do buy a car without being given the v5c2, you can apply for a new logbook, but the dvla and other organisations tend not to recommend this as it suggests the car you have bought was not from.
The big question is how do i prove that the car is his to sell if its not his name on the v5. You can log gas mileage and any service you have on your car. Remember, this may not be the main driver of the vehicle, but its usually whoever bought the car as they tend to fill out the purchasing paperwork. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. If they do, youll get a v5c registration certificate log book within 6 weeks. Well i too have lost my v5 document and was supposed to be selling car on friday and picking up new one. You should then receive your your new log book within 14 days. People will see how well you took care of it, making it. Aug 11, 2015 you can now inform the dvla that youve sold a car to a trader or private buyer online, rather than filling in the relevant sections of the v5 logbook and notifying the organisation by post. 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. Jun 05, 2010 what part of the logbook do you fill in when selling a car. The dvla and selling your car complete guide 2020 update. Often done to avoid adding another previous owner to the cars log book.
Finally, you should receive an updated v5c log book in the post within a few weeks, whether the process was completed online or by post. This proves you are the registered keeper of the vehicle and in a position to sell it. Im useless with forms so i was wondering what do i need to fill in on the log book. Get him to sign a dated receipt as mentioned, but you can also write to dvla, explaining that you dont have the log book, but have sold. You can tax a car off the green slip part of the log book, whether you are the registered keeper or not. Selling car but lost service history log book, what can i do. The v5c which can also be known as the log book or by its old name, v5 is a vital piece of paperwork that is often forgotten about in the back of a drawer until it comes time to sell your car on. Tell dvla youve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle gov.
To sell your car in france or give it away, a number of documents must be given to the new owner, and the administration services must be informed via an online service provided by the agence nationale des titres securisees ants. Oct 23, 2015 the auto log holds no pretensions to glory. Any potential suitors will want to check it over before making a decision on whether to buy. When you sell your vehicle, the buyer will expect to see the car s log book to ensure that the car is officially the same as you have described it in your advertisement. A car s tax status is also recorded on the v5c so if you are buying a classic car and want to make sure it qualifies for the zero rate road tax you need to check it is listed as a. Similarly, if you are selling a car, the car buyer will expect you to have your v5c2 form ready to hand over so they can become the new keeper.
A log book is a written record of your business use of a vehicle over a period of at least 12 continuous weeks, which should be indicative of the whole year of your business travel. More specifically, youll need the 11digit reference number from it, along with the green new keeper slip. What i got was an unexpected bonus of also gas consumption and mileage. It may be helpful to do this to ensure that you and the new owners of your old vehicle continue to hold valid log book details. Registered keeper and trader both sign yellow slip and registered keeper sends it off to dvla. If you need some tips on how to fill a logbook for industrial training, we can help you with that. That period needs to be representative of your usual travel throughout the year. What to do with the v5 when selling a car you still need the paper logbook when selling a car.
What we do have to ask for, by law, is photo id and a utility bill of the person selling the car. Neat, red lined pages with neat indexing for you to get to particular sections. For instance, say you travelled a total of 4,000 kilometers during the 12 week log book period and during that time approximately half of your vehicle usage was for business purposes then you are be entitled to claim 50% of your car operating costs in your tax return. You cannot use this service if youve already sent your log book v5c by post. Most classified sales are local, allowing the buyer to personally eyeball the vehicle, test drive it and even take it to a mechanic for an inspection. The guy did a really good job at removing the pages too. Both the current keeper, and the new keeper, must sign this section.
Nov 19, 2016 hi all please can someone explain in simple step by step what happens with the v5 when a private inidividual sells to a trader. If youre selling your car, the more paperwork you have with it, the better so here are a few of the things youll need. Include a letter giving the buyers name and address. The easiest way to sell your car is to trade it in when you buy a new one or to sell it to a car buying service but this will give you the lowest price. If you use the log book method for income tax for multiple cars, the log book for each car. I understand the yellow slip goes away to the dvla. To get a replacement log book just follow the below steps. If you want to use the logbook method for two or more cars, the logbook for each car must cover the same period. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about filling out the training log book. If youre selling your car, you need a vehicle log book. Commercial trucking requires filling in the logbook for every day the driver works, to track the time and mileage driven. What information do i need to provide to the dvla if i sell my car. It may be helpful to do this to ensure that you and the new owners of your old vehicle continue to hold valid log book. Tell dvla youve sold, transferred or bought a vehicle.
I bought this because i wanted to start keeping a running log. If the dealer will not do it, you can register the vehicle yourself. If you dont have internet access, or just prefer exclusively using the log book, you can complete the transfer of ownership to another person by filling out sections 6 and 8 on the v5c and sending it to the dvla. When scrapping a car what section do you fill in on the log book uk. The buyer gets the bonus that he can sell the car on without it being registered to him or his business therefore being one.
They do say never to look at a car away from the registered keepers address. Exporting a car from uk, question page 1 speed, plod. New v5c log book rules for car buyers and sellers what you need to know much like the recent rule changes with tax discs and driving licence counterparts, the dvla continues its drive to. You can either supply your logbook to the dvla via post, or can keep them updated by letting them know what is happening by filling in a few details online. Dec 20, 2009 selling a car for export filling in logbook. How to keep a vehicle log book june 3, 2015 in news should your employment require you to utilize your private motor vehicle for a range of business activities eg visiting client sites, travel between. Sold a car, no buyers details kept and now dvla questions.
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