Hyundai i10 - V5C for new car

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Mon 1 Dec 2014 20:54
Hyundai i10 - V5C for new car - magicaldream

I have bought a pre-registered Hyundai and the garage are saying I will not get the V5c form for 3 months. I have paid for the car and am collecting it on Friday. Will not having the V5C mean the car can't be properly insured by me for 3 months because I won't be the registered keeper on the V5C? Is the garage within their rights to withhold this from me?

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Mon 1 Dec 2014 21:07
Hyundai i10 - V5C for new car - daveyjp
This has been found in Court to be illegal. You may aso be committing an offence by driving the vehicle.

www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/legal--motoring-advice/2.../

Call the garage tomorrow advise them of this and see what they do. My personal choice would be for a full refund of all monies paid.

There are also insurance issues as you need to let them know you aren't the registered keeper, road traffic offences, parking penalties, parking invoices etc etc all rely on registered keeper information.

You may also want to ask Hyundai UK if they condone dealers undertaking an illegal activity.

Edited by daveyjp on 01/12/2014 at 21:11

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Mon 1 Dec 2014 21:16
Hyundai i10 - V5C for new car - RT

As everyone knows, or should know, the V5C is required to show the keeper, regardless of ownership.

As per the court case above, it's an illegal practice - demand you either get the V5C or your money back.

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Tue 2 Dec 2014 09:40
Hyundai i10 - V5C for new car - Dodge

You will be the owner but not the keeper. This is a vat dodge/ tactic which is why you bought at a discount. Ofcourse its not ideal as you will have to tell porkies on the insurance when they ask if you are the keeper. I believe they should have retained the vehicle for the required time and then put it up for sale. by the way I have just bought one of these and they are excellent, the reviews are correct.

Edited by Dodge on 02/12/2014 at 09:42

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Tue 2 Dec 2014 10:08
Hyundai i10 - V5C for new car - jc2

It may be a nice car but it's not a NEW car-it's second hand-the dealer is the first owner!

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Tue 2 Dec 2014 11:01
Hyundai i10 - V5C for new car - RT

You will be the owner but not the keeper. This is a vat dodge/ tactic which is why you bought at a discount. Ofcourse its not ideal as you will have to tell porkies on the insurance when they ask if you are the keeper. I believe they should have retained the vehicle for the required time and then put it up for sale. by the way I have just bought one of these and they are excellent, the reviews are correct.

Nice and cheap as it may be, it's illegal.

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