Buying a car just before moving house, what do to about v5?

[LostInScotland]

Hello,

I'm an American lost in Scotland (please don't hold that against me, I'm a UK born and a citizen!) , and just about to buy my 1st car here in the UK. The system is archaic here to say the least!

My problem: I'm moving house in 3-4 weeks time, and I'm just about to buy my first car (and use it to move). I was reading that the new V5 when you buy a car can take around 4-6 weeks to arrive (assuming the seller sends it off in a timely manner). I won't yet know my new address when I buy the car, and I wont be at the old address to receive the v5, so I'm wondering how on earth I get the new v5 to my new address?

Is my only option royal mail forwarding? And what happens if it never arrives?

Any input would be really helpful.

Thanks!

[E30M3SE]

Current address and put a redirect on your mail when you move.

[brillomaster]

got any homeowner friends? put their address on the V5, then when they get the V5, change the address to your new address at your leisure?

[Cupramax]

E30M3SE said:

Current address and put a redirect on your mail when you move.

This, end of thread.