Can I buy and sell a car without putting my name on the V5?

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Can I buy and sell a car without putting my name on the V5?

If I am buying a car to sell, can I not go on the V5 as an owner (so there are less owners on the log)? But do it safely and legally?

Asked on 3 November 2016 by marksal

Answered by Honest John

No, if you are not a trader and don't have trade insurance.

Tags: v5c buying and selling trade insurance

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