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• REGISTERING A CAR WITHOUT A V5C: How can I register a car without a V5C? (FAQs)
  
• SELLING A CAR AFTER THE OWNER DIES: How can I sell a car after the owner has died? (FAQs)
  If a driver has died, send the person’s driving licence and registration certificate (V5C) to DVLA. Include a letter with the documents explaining: your relationship to the person who has died the date of death their name, address and date of birth
• TAXING A CAR YOU HAVE BOUGHT: How do I legally drive home a car I have bought privately? (FAQs)
  tax the vehicle using the New Keeper Supplement (V5C/2) part of the vehicle registration certificate (V5C) online or by using our automated phone service - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0300 123 4321. Alternatively
• What is salvage retention? (Article)
  -accident value, it is not financially viable to put it back on the road. Category C vehicles must undergo a Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) before a V5C registration document (or logbook) is re-issued by the DVLA. The check is carried out by the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA
• BROKERS: Which brokers should I consider if buying a new or used car? (FAQs)
  . From 15 August 2010, the DVLA started issuing a revised version of the V5C to anyone who registers a new vehicle or notifies DVLA of a change of keeper, address or of any vehicle changes. The revised V5C is a different colour (red) and makes clear that the V5C is not proof
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  Van and pick-up road tax VED rates 2022-2023 (Article)
  taxed differently to vans? Most pick-up trucks are taxed the same as vans. This is because they are classed as light commercial vehicles because they can carry over 1000kg. You can check this status on the V5C logbook.  Older vans If you like to get the most out
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  Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
  on the V5C (logbook) should match seller and the location of the vehicle. Always ask the seller for two forms of identification to ensure they are the person that's listed on the V5C registration document. Bid to win If you are buying a van that is being sold through a classified ad
• Where can you get quick classic car insurance quotes? (Article)
  have it all stored in your head but the information required can vary between insurers, so it is worth having the relevant paperwork in front of you just in case; V5C, driving licence, MoT certificate - all might come in handy and save your rooting in the cupboard whilst on the phone. Another
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  How to buy and sell a classic car through Brightwells Auctions (Article)
  charges at Brightwells? Brightwells will also charge for sending the new keeper copy of the V5C or V5 to DVLA, when purchasing a vehicle. This principally applies to vehicles sold to buyers who are not in the motor trade. The V5 transfer fee is £20 (plus VAT). What
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  Free & cheap van & pick-up history checks (Article)
  on viewing the van at the seller's address. The location should be listed on the V5C logbook document and you should ask to see two forms of ID from the seller - like a photocard driving licence and utility bill. This will provide a trail back to the owner, should anything go wrong. And most van cloning
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  How to buy a used van (Article)
  found the van of your dreams it’s all too easy to overlook the boring paperwork that goes with it. At the very least a used van should come with a V5C logbook. This is the registration document, and at the time of purchase it should have either the name of the person you’re buying
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  the salvage it can be returned to the road, but is subject to a VIC if the V5 is surrendered to DVLA." Until the VIC marker is removed, the DVLA won't issue a registration certificate V5C. However, the VIC test alone is not a safety test and anyone looking to buy a car that has passed a VIC should seek
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  ULEZ van checker - Will you have to pay the low emissions charge? (Article)
  . All new diesel vans sold from September 2016 should meet the Euro 6 standard, while all new petrol vans registered with the DVLA from January 2006 should meet the Euro 4 standard. Vehicle owners should be able to see the declared Euro emission rating on the V5C (logbook) in section D2
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  How to sell a classic car (Article)
  you've got the V5C (and any spare keys) handy makes the process work as smoothly as possible. If you've had work done on the car, get all the receipts together in a folder - when it comes to classics, history is king. You may have had that water pump replaced, but if you can't prove it then it's
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  Classic Car Finance explained (Article)
  pay off their loan agreement in full. It's important to remember you don't own the vehicle, you will be it's registered keeper and have the V5C logbook - but the loan is secured against the vehicle, which means the vehicle can be repossessed.  The financial company will register
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  Buying and selling vans at auction (Article)
  , in particular the V5C that matches your proof of address. If you are selling a vehicle owned by your company you should bring suitable proof to indicate your position of authority. With the relevant paperwork completed, it is simply a matter of delivering the vehicle to the auction house and awaiting
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  will be a lot more attractive than one that takes a few turns before firing up in a plume of thick black smoke.  Put all of the van's paperwork in a plastic folder, which should contain the V5C (logbook), vehicle manual, service history and MoT certificate
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  Motorhome and camper van tax rates (Article)
  are determined by the age of the vehicle and its emissions rating, although it is categorised by the engine Euro rating rather than a specific CO2 figure. You can find your van's Euro engine rating on the V5C logbook. Euro5  Camper vans weighing under 3500kg registered
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  Cheap classic car insurance (Article)
  Your complete guide to getting the best insurance cover for your classic car.
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  Cheap van insurance (Article)
  Your complete guide to getting great and affordable insurance cover for your van or pick-up.