Selling a car without a V5
Discussion
This is something I've been trying to do some reading up about but could do with some extra advice.
I bought a car back in December which I'm now selling. I would rather sell it now because the tax will run out at the end of the month, and I think the MOT too.
The problem I have, is after calling the DVLA the last owner still hasn't sent off the V5.
I have the green slip, so I'm told I can apply with a V62 to get it myself. Happy to do that, but it can take 4 weeks to arrive, by which time I'll end up with a car with no MOT and tax.
What are my options? Can I sell the car and the new owner apply for the V5 using a V62 and by paying £25? How safe is this?
Any advice is appreciated.
I bought a car back in December which I'm now selling. I would rather sell it now because the tax will run out at the end of the month, and I think the MOT too.
The problem I have, is after calling the DVLA the last owner still hasn't sent off the V5.
I have the green slip, so I'm told I can apply with a V62 to get it myself. Happy to do that, but it can take 4 weeks to arrive, by which time I'll end up with a car with no MOT and tax.
What are my options? Can I sell the car and the new owner apply for the V5 using a V62 and by paying £25? How safe is this?
Any advice is appreciated.
I'd get the car MOT'd if it is due at the end of the month, then apply for V5 + new tax at a DVLA office using the new keepers slip. That way you'll not have any problems with the tax if it takes a while for the new V5 to arrive.
I wouldn't try selling the car without a V5 tbh - more aggravation than it's worth and has already been said, you're likely to make less than you would with one.
I had three cars in a row where the seller hadn't sent off the V5 and it didn't occur to me that I hadn't had a new one through until it came to tax them. That many trips to DVLA Reading just started getting tiresome.
I wouldn't try selling the car without a V5 tbh - more aggravation than it's worth and has already been said, you're likely to make less than you would with one.
I had three cars in a row where the seller hadn't sent off the V5 and it didn't occur to me that I hadn't had a new one through until it came to tax them. That many trips to DVLA Reading just started getting tiresome.
They can send V5 replacements quickly to the original address and owner for the £25 fee, I had to call up after discovering I'd lost mine and it only took about 3 working days to arrive. I think any request other than calling will result in the usual months of waiting.
Edit:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Useful...
Waiting time
Duplicate following a telephone application
3 to 5 working days
Registration certificate sent to DVLA for change of address or keeper
Up to 4 weeks
Application on a V62 form
Up to 6 weeks
First registration of a vehicle with DVLA
Up to 4 weeks
Application to assign a personalised registration to a vehicle from a certificate
Up to 4 weeks
Transfer or retention of a personalised registration from a vehicle
Up to 6 weeks
Edit:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Useful...
Waiting time
Duplicate following a telephone application
3 to 5 working days
Registration certificate sent to DVLA for change of address or keeper
Up to 4 weeks
Application on a V62 form
Up to 6 weeks
First registration of a vehicle with DVLA
Up to 4 weeks
Application to assign a personalised registration to a vehicle from a certificate
Up to 4 weeks
Transfer or retention of a personalised registration from a vehicle
Up to 6 weeks
Edited by tercelgold on Saturday 7th January 18:21
It may not go down too well with a new buyer but remember a V5 isnt proof of ownership, it only shows who is the current keeper.
You can sell the car to them confirming you are the current owner, giving them a receipt for their cash sold as seen
They can apply for a V5
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_...
£25
You can sell the car to them confirming you are the current owner, giving them a receipt for their cash sold as seen
They can apply for a V5
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_...
£25
750turbo said:
Wardy9622 said:
Can I sale my car with out the v5 I have the new keeper green slip
Only if it has a waterproof hull...Google has a lot to answer for! 5 Years?
Do we have bots joining PH now asking odd questions ? There seem to have been a few recently.
The answer is "yes" and "but with difficulty", you can apply online from yougov I believe
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