Dealer won't give me the V5C for my new car, what should I do?

I have bought a pre-registered car but the dealership wants to remain the registered keeper for three months. What's in it for the dealership? Should I insist on being the registered keeper?

How do I change car ownership to my name?

I bought a secondhand car from a dealership four years a go and embarrassingly didn’t realise I had to process the change of registered owner, I presumed they completed this. I have the green V5 new keeper...

How long after purchase should a new V5C log book arrive?

I bought a small used car for my daughter as a first car six weeks ago but have not yet received the new V5C in her name. The 'one man band' dealer, who operates from home, had provided me with the new...

Do I have to update my blue V5 to a red V5C?

I have a historic vehicle that has been off road for a while. It still has the blue V5, do I have to pay the DVLA £25 to update it to a V5C?

Why has a new V5C log book been issued?

I have found a VW Scirocco at a local dealer that I'm interested in buying. I have done a search on the Gov.uk website, checked the Tax and MoT history and status and it's showing how the 'date of last...

How do I avoid the ULEZ charge when selling a car?

I'm selling my car due to the ULEZ charge. When the buyer drives away a charge will be raised; how do I avoid liability?

Is it dubious the V5C is not registered to the seller?

I viewed a car today and it was advertised by a private 'dealer'. However, the V5C details were not that of the dealer and so I queried it. He waffled on about filling in the documents etc etc. I explained...

Am I paying too much road tax for my 2009 Ford Fiesta van?

I've had a Ford Fiesta base van (1.4-litre TDCi) since 2017, but my road tax seems quite hefty? I annually pay around £265 to £270. Am I paying too much?

Can I sell a car without a V5C?

I've taken my private plate off my car online and got the retention certificate within a week. The DVLA said the V5C will arrive in 4 to 8 weeks. That was 3 months ago. I want to sell the car, which is...

The DVLA lost my V5C and now want me to pay for a replacement?

I sent my V5C logbook to the DVLA with a change of fuel notification. After a month I called them and they said to wait longer but they could tax it over the phone. The log book never arrived so I called...