Can I tax a car without a V5?

I just bought a car without a V5C (it's in the post to former owner). Is there any way I can tax it? I do have the old V11 with various codes on it.

DVLA hasn't got back to me about my log book and I'm a key worker. What now?

I sent the V5 slip to the DVLA as soon as I won my car at a local auction, but it has now been over six weeks and nothing has arrived. I have tried ringing and emailing repeatedly to no avail. I appreciate...

I need to buy a car during lockdown, what do you recommmend?

My car was written off prior to the lockdown. I need to buy a replacement and so would really welcome your advice, especially as I'll not be able to test drive cars so will need to buy online and arrange...

Can my son's friend legally teach him to drive using his car?

My son is working from home during lockdown, so is his flatmate. They have a bit more time available without their commutes so his flatmate has offered to take my son for practice drives. Is this allowed?

Service got cancelled due to coronavirus. Will I invalidate my warranty if I take the car to a different garage?

My Volkswagen Golf was due for its service on 8 April. This was cancelled as the garage is closed. They will contact me to rearrange. I'm concerned that the oil needs to be changed as it's 13 months old....

My car battery went flat during lockdown. Have I got any recourse with the manufacturer?

Three years ago, I bought a hybrid Toyota C-HR. In the light of lockdown, we have not used it for 13 days. On trying to take it out for food shopping, it would not start and upon telephoning Toyota we...

Can I drive if my licence is expired but my renewal is being processed by DVLA?

Isn't about time motoring organisations/press put pressure on the government regarding renewing over-70's licences? They are allowing cars six months grace for MoTs. A lot of over 70's need their cars...

I can't renew my Blue Badge right now. Can I still use it when it expires?

My Blue Badge is shortly due for renewal. I am unable to contact the Council or get a photo as I am classed as vulnerable and need the Blue Badge for forthcoming hospital appointments. Am I still able...

Is my motorbike eligible for the MoT extension?

My motorbike is due an MoT at the end of May. I am isolating for 12 weeks due to having underlying health problems. Will I qualify for the extended six-month MoT if people are allowed back to work before...

Should I buy my financed car and sell it on considering used car values are increasing?

I have an Audi A1 which comes to the end of it's PCP agreement on 27 May. We don't want to upgrade and we were going to hand it back. It's in good condition with 24,000 miles on the clock. The settlement...