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  Ford radio codes 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Need a code for Ford 5000 RDS stereo. Model no. is M420270
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  When does my 1979 BSA become an historic vehicle? 15 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My BSA was registered in October 1979. When does it become eligible for historic status as far as DVLA is concerned? Their website suggests they have only...
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  How do I change ownership on a leased car? 5 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My vehicle is privately leased. What do I need to do with the DVLA if I wish to change ownership from company to personal? And what about the insurance...
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  Should I have to wait two weeks to get the V5C for a used car I bought from a dealer? 12 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a car two weeks ago from a reputable garage, however, they say I have to wait another two weeks for the log book. Can I ask for my money back?
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  Penalty kicks 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The Government/DVLA is scamming motorists. In 2008 my wife sold her Vauxhall Corsa to the daughter of friend of a friend. The necessary slip on the V5C...
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  How can we update a V5C if we're in another country? 30 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have my car registered at my address and will transfer it to my wife as new main driver at her address (2 houses). Insurance is in place but...
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  How do I get a new logbook? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car which has now had a crash. I can't find the V5C logbook and the scrap company can't scrap it as the previous owner still has outstanding...
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  I bought a car but the V5C is missing - what can I do? 1 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have taken delivery of a car from a dealer. On delivery the paper were missing the V5C and it came with a part completed V62. I have tried to register...
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  Is the simple act of merely retaining the V5C committing a criminal offence? 28 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is the simple act of merely retaining the V5C committing a criminal offence? I know about the pre-registered car and keeping the log book for three or...
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  I have a car that's been garaged since 1990 - do I need to SORN it before getting it put back on the road? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Q registration kit car which was last taxed and insured in 1990. Since then the vehicle has been in my garage. I have never declared SORN for...
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  My van was converted to a camper - do I need to change its status on the V5C? 22 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a secondhand Volkswagen T5, which was professionally converted to a pop-top camper. It is still registered with the DVLA as a transporter...
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  What should I look for when buying a used van? 8 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've found what looks like a great deal on a van (2017 Renault Trafic, 20,000 miles, £14,250). Is there anything in particular I should be looking out...
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  Can I tax a car without a V5? 21 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  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.
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  How do we change ownership of our car to our daughter? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is about to sell her car. I am going to give her mine. What is the sequence of change in ownership of mine, taxing it and insuring it in my...
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  Does a V5C have to be in my name in order to insure a car? 19 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new car for my wife but despite giving verbal and written instructions to the dealer, she would be the new keeper, they registered the V5C in...
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  Why does our new "one previous owner" car now have two previous owners? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In October 2012 I purchased a Ford Fiesta, 2010 plate, 8000 miles from a main dealer. We were told it had one previous owner. After a delay due to the...
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  Can't get the V5 for our new car for another three months - is this normal? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter recently purchased a pre-registered Renault Scenic. She paid cash. She was never presented with the V5C to countersign for transfer of ownership....
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  Does an extra former keeper mean a problem? 24 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is the V5 record of a previous owner of my (still very low mileage Honda Jazz) car likely to affect its trade-in value to a dealer or private buyer?
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  Unlocking radio on a Nissan Micra 1996. 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Managed to get the code but 'SECURE' will not disappear so that I can't input CODE? Any way past this!?
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  Is the DVLA accepting paper applications? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The DVLA call centre isn't open due to Covid 19. I posted my V5C application two weeks ago. The website now says no paper applications until further notice....