Make sure and write a letter than you would like to retain the buff logbook as part of the vehicles historical records and you should get it back but make sure and seal it in a clear folder and put a post it on the outside please do not handle fragile. Most new v5cs are now red but some older ones may not be. The dvla told me the car would have to inspected first. Note this is a novelty registration document instead of a vehicle registration document the v5c has taken over now to be compliant with eu requirements. As such, we do tend to say log book more than v5 in this article but just. They will also receive any parking and speeding fines as well as any other drivingrelated fines. If you want to use the logbook method for two or more cars, the logbook for each car must cover the same period. 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. Fill in the permanent export section of your vehicle log book v5c.
And to be inspected it would need to be in good, complete shape. It is now encouraging the keepers of any vehicles who still have an old style blue v5c to replace it with new a red v5c free of charge. If you are a motability scheme customer, your v5c vehicle registration certificate or log book is held by us so that we can tax your car automatically. From april 15 th there will be some changes to the v5c registration certificates log books. You can keep the plate but someone from a club has to come and check the vehicle. To get a log book loan your need a log book the log book is the v5c form issued by the dvla driver and vehicle licensing agency and details the registered keeper of the car and some details about your car like its engine size, colour, weight etc. If the vehicle is on the dvla database then it will have been issued with a blue v5. V5 log book for sale in uk 55 secondhand v5 log books. It is the only legal alternative to the vehicle log book v5c. So youre looking to sell your car but theres a stumbling block. You cannot apply by phone if your name, address or vehicle details have changed. Check the vehicle identification number and engine number. The v5c is a paper document issued by the dvla to the registered keeper of a vehicle and is used to confirm proof of ownership and the specific details of a.
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. It has never been registered in my name although it does have the id and the old type v5 still registered in the previous keepers name. Therefore any replacement v5cs both blue and red type will have been sent to the previous keeper. The 12week period you choose should be representative of the business use of all cars.
I was listening to the guy at the dvla office and he told more than a couple of people dont buy a car without a logbook. Dvla has now completed automatic roll out of the red vehicle registration certificate v5c. Obtaining a v5 from a buff logbook help needed hi all, ive just bought a fordson van which is a million miles from roadworthy rite now but it has been brought to my attention that i mite struggle to get a v5 if i hotrod this van. Take along your vehicle registration certificate v5c, often referred to as the log.
Driving abroad one crucial item you do not want to forget when. The old type vehicle registration documents that followed from the folded card type buff or green log books from the 1970s onwards were indeed blue and white and were called v5. The more documentation like old log book, old mots, tax discs, original chassis plates, etc you have the better to verify. Request copy of your logbook v5c registration certificate. You need to send lots of pics, rubbings of the chassis numberengine number and get it all verified, then the club applies for your log book. Dvla will assign the old car with a replacement registration normally the original one it had when it was first registered and send you a new v5c within 46 weeks. Admiral ask you the question if you are the registered keeper.
A v5c or car log book is very important if you ever sell your car, or if youre buying a used car. In section three 3 if yours is the new style log book e. Letters of authority or photocopies are not acceptable substitutes. Hi all, ive just bought another mini project and was wondering if someone can advise me on updating the old style log book. It was replaced by the bluegreen v5c registration document which was in turn then replaced by the red pink v5c on 15th aug 2010. Policy holder, registered keeper and legal owner of. Theres a chance your old licence may have been a little out of date. The v5 only records the keeper,to get around this you have to deregister your car,people do this but for some reason the police arent so. To sell an old log book with some parts would help to establish the identity of a wreck and by going through the proper channels that car could.
It said that drivers of leased or hired vehicles will require a vehicle on hire. To assign the private plate to your new car, you need to visit the gov website to put a registration number on a vehicle which will assign your personalised plate to the new car. There are two v5c documents in existence an old v5c which is blue in colour and a new v5c which has a red front page. My old log book for my dads old motor came back torn bastards. Make sure the details in the log book match the details youve been given.
In this guide we explain what the v5c document contains and how they are relevant when you purchase or own a car. In the uk the document v5c was previously referred to as the log book, and this is still common usage. Your registration certificate should show your current name and address. Land rover defender 90 log book v5 id chassis 1984. Depending on which style of log book you have you will need to write your new address. A log book is important if you ever sell your car or if you are buying a used car. This document, officially called the v5c registration certificate, is issued by the dvla to the person responsible for the vehicle. Drivers can obtain a ve103 vehicle on hire certificate by contacting their vehicle rental or leasing company before travel. As a buyer, the most important thing for you to receive, other than the keys to your new car, is the v5c 2 section of the old log book. Drivers of nearly new cars are being put at risk of invalid insurance and breaking the law because some motor traders are retaining log books. From 1st july 2005 the v5 logbook was no longer valid. I tried to apply for a new v5 but since the car hadnt been on the road for 25 years, it only had the old green logbook.
When it comes to buying or selling a car, one of the most important parts of the transaction is the log book this document, officially called the v5c registration certificate, is issued by the dvla to the person responsible for the vehicle. The 1959 mini register has now been approved by dvla here in the u. Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook regit. When a vehicle is transferred, exported, scrapped or had major modification new engine, chassis or factors affecting the taxation. If this is the case and the original owner doesnt repay the. You wont ever see the log book and they sometimes charge you if you want a copy for any reason. The ultimate guide to your v5 log book 2020 update. To check the v5c is the latest issued use the vehicle enquiry service. You answer no then it asks for the name of the keeper the lease company and there relationship to you, lease company. Whether its your log book or your driving licence, we can help you out. This is the new keepers details section which will temporarily prove your ownership of the vehicle until the new log book arrives in the post, which should take between two to.
The old logbook stays with you, while the new owner updates the tax information and records the sale. Dvla v765 scheme for applying to register a vehicle. When you register your car with the dvla you are giving up title ownership,in law register means give up title ownership. Change address on v5c log book follow these simple steps if you have changed your address but it cannot be a po box address. Old v5 question not v5c posted in problems, questions and technical. If you are not a motability scheme customer, you can request a replacement certificate from the dvla opens in new window. Fill out the selling, transferring or partexchanging section and hand the rest of the v5c to the collection agent. Thats cheap compared to the potential problems caused by outdated information, or losing money when it comes to selling your car. Old style log books reminder page 1 general gassing.
V5c the ultimate guide to the v5 the v5c is also known as the vehicle logbook or simply the v5 form. This does not mean that they are the ones responsible for paying them, however, but more on that later. Wait a few weeks for the log book to arrive, then you can tax the car. The v5c is a paper document issued by the dvla to the registered keeper of a vehicle and is used to confirm proof of ownership and the. Initially dvla had no plans to recall old v5cs and issued the new red document only when a new vehicle is registered, a lost or damaged v5c is replaced or when the v5c is to be updated to incorporate a change of keeper or vehicle details. The registered keeper of the car is responsible for taxing the vehicle. I have seen many cars that have not been updated with the more recent v5c documents and despite the 30year old paperwork are still on the system. Iirc the old style log books are invalid very soon, so dont forget to send your back for replacement. The document is issued by the dvla and tracks the registered keeper of the vehicle, rather than the owner. Hi you will get a vc5 document in time as the keeper of the car and it will state the owners name and address on the document. Your current log book will still be valid, but all newv5cs issued from april 15 th will be in the new format. If you have your vehicle on contract hire then the finance house.
The v5c is a report used to inform the dvla of a difference of steady keeper. Classic car registration documents, mini registration document, mini v5c, ford escort v5c, v5 registration document, f60 registration document, buff book, old log book. The latest v5c is red rather than blue, but blue documents issued before the 15 august 2010 remain valid. Who cares,the v5 is not proof of ownership,read it. Ultimately its quick and simple to keep your v5c vehicle logbook current, as our ultimate v5 guide shows. The v5c registration certificate, also known as the log book, is one of the most important documents associated with cars that have an owner. Your vehicle log book will contain a range of vital information, from personal detailslike your name and addressto details about the car itself, e. Apply by phone if youre the registered keeper on the log book thats gone missing or is damaged. If youre the registered keeper of the car, youll be given the logbook. The v5c is the document that registers a vehicle with the driver and vehicle licensing. You can send the old v5c form to the dvla, or use their online form to notify them about the transfer.
If you have a finance lease, then you will be the registered keeper of. New car, no logbook, no tax, need help moneysavingexpert. The registered keeper is the person whose name appears on section 5 of the registration certificate of the vehicle also called the log book, v5c. Here is a dvla publication in pdf from sometime after 2002, with a brief history of registration. A vehicle log book, or v5c registration certificate, outlines who the registered keeper of a vehicle is. That person is responsible for taxing the vehicle, doing the mot and maintaining it in good condition. If you use the logbook method, you can generally claim depreciation, or decline in value, of the motor vehicle. The legal owner is the person who has paid for the vehicle and has. It is the most important document you will possess as a car owner in the uk and it is essential to keep hold of it. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. It can take up to 5 days to get the replacement log book.
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