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Bought used car didnt received V5 1 Jun 2021 (Forum)
Hi I bought used VW Golf in April from car dealer not private seller and still haven't received V5C document. So I filled out and sended V62 form and I added New Keeper green slip. But problem is I forgotten to actually fill out green slip. So new keeper details were blank. Of course I put all -
Vehicle check question 8 Feb 2016 (Forum)
plan on going Tuesday). Do I go there and inspect the VIN printed on the V5C to the VIN on the vehicle? Which I would have done regardless as part of my check -
Police recovery of stolen vehicles 17 Apr 2009 (Forum)
If you look to the right you'll see a link to a story about a specialist national police unit set up to counteract vehicle crime: "Stolen V5C etc". {here's the link as it won't stay on the RH side of your screen forever:- http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/item.htm?id=6023 } The story says -
Why does my private plate now make my car non ULEZ compliant? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My '55 Registered Audi S4 4.2 Cabriolet was OK for ULEZ on it's original 55 Plate, but having moved it onto an S40 Plate purchased direct from DVLA it... -
Can I challenge ULEZ compliance? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Merc ML250 Bluetech which has a euro 6 engine and shows emissions of 163 gms/ 100 on the V5C. According to Merc forums many other owners... -
DVLA hasn't got back to me about my log book and I'm a key worker. What now? 20 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
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... -
I keep getting MoT reminders for my historic car - is the MoT now optional? 13 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen T2 has become an historic vehicle and is registered as such on the V5C. Because I was/am registered for MoT reminders from DVLA I have been... -
My classic has been stored since 1990 - how do I change the taxation class to Historic? 27 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Renault R16 which has been off the road in store since 1990. It is now nearing the end of a two and a half year restoration. I have the registration... -
Is my 1976 MG exempt from tax as of April 1 2016? 4 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My MG was registered on 14 April 1976, will it be tax exempt now with the rolling 40 year plan? My post office said no. -
My car is registered to someone else - how can I get it back? 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I recently signed over the V5C (logbook) to my neighbour as she was going to insure and tax my car. However, we have now had... -
Can I reject a used car over its ownership history? 15 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have agreed to buy a used (2011 model) Jaguar XF 2.2 diesel from a local dealer. The car was clearly advertised as having 'one former lady keeper' however... -
Is the Renault Kangoo a car derived van? 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I run a company-owned 2010 Renault Kangoo medium wheelbase van - max gross just under 2.0 tonnes. It is classed on the V5 as a 'car derived van', and... -
Can't get my V5 certificate 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
On 28th November 2015 I took delivery of a new Fiesta from Evans Halshaw, Milton Keynes. The V5 certificate showed the wrong colour. The dealer kept the... -
Comparing emissions: Old A5 vs new Q5 25 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've just received my new V5C document for my new 2014 Audi Q5 and I was comparing it to my Audi A5 with the same engine size, albeit from a 2009 vintage.... -
How can I get a V5 when the company which sold me a car has disappeared? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please advise me on getting my V5 as it seems that the company I bought my car from is no longer trading. I took delivery of a car at the beginning of... -
Is it legal to remove the DPF from my car? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Various companies are advertising diesel particulate filter removal services with associated re-programming of the ECU to stop the CEL lighting up. My... -
I sold a car from Germany to a UK dealer and now I've got a court summons - why? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the armed forces, currently based in Germany. I sold a tax-free car to a Ford dealer in the UK, completing the correct paperwork. I was then told... -
Should I buy a 2000 Renault Clio with 'tippexed-out' details on the V5? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am about to buy a Renault Clio 1.6 RT automatic (2000) but I have a couple of questions. When I inspected it today there was no reservoir for the automatic... -
Go forth and notify 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
This is not the first time the subject of the DVLA and responsibility has been raised. On a non-motoring issue I had a discussion with the Royal Mail about... -
Logger heads 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
When I come to sell my car and complete the “log book” How can I assure myself that the new owner will complete (correctly) their part of the logbook and...
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