Sold my car but did not keep V5! Help please.
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Hi
I sold my car last week and stupidly handed over the entire V5 to the buyer who said that he will fill in his part and send off to DVLA. I signed my section but did not retain for my reference.
Even more stupidly I did not even get the buyer's full name or address so I sent him a text and he replied back with his full name and only the street name and the name of the area but no door number or postcode.
He assures me that he has posted the V5.
Should I be concerned?
Should I call DVLA to inform them that I have sold the car?
If the buyer has posted the V5 then will I, the seller, receive any documentation from DVLA to confirm change of ownership?
I would really appreciate any help/advice you can provide as I'm very worried right now.
Many thanks in advance for any help/advice you can provide.
I sold my car last week and stupidly handed over the entire V5 to the buyer who said that he will fill in his part and send off to DVLA. I signed my section but did not retain for my reference.
Even more stupidly I did not even get the buyer's full name or address so I sent him a text and he replied back with his full name and only the street name and the name of the area but no door number or postcode.
He assures me that he has posted the V5.
Should I be concerned?
Should I call DVLA to inform them that I have sold the car?
If the buyer has posted the V5 then will I, the seller, receive any documentation from DVLA to confirm change of ownership?
I would really appreciate any help/advice you can provide as I'm very worried right now.
Many thanks in advance for any help/advice you can provide.
I really appreciate your help Neville and lesson learnt. It was my first car sale but even so that was a pathetic transaction.
I will request the full address and write to DVLA.
Just so I know, if the buyer has indeed sent off the V5 then will I receive confirmation from DVLA?
Cheers mate
I will request the full address and write to DVLA.
Just so I know, if the buyer has indeed sent off the V5 then will I receive confirmation from DVLA?
Cheers mate
Wow so many replies I'm very grateful to each and very one of you for your advice.
I have a letter written ready to send to DVLA via special delivery on Monday.
The buyer did seem very genuine and paid in cash.
It was very stupid of me to not have kept my part of the V5 and to not have made a receipt. It was rushed and I was very unorganised.
You live and learn I guess.
Will update thread once I'm in the clear!
Cheers guys.
I have a letter written ready to send to DVLA via special delivery on Monday.
The buyer did seem very genuine and paid in cash.
It was very stupid of me to not have kept my part of the V5 and to not have made a receipt. It was rushed and I was very unorganised.
You live and learn I guess.
Will update thread once I'm in the clear!
Cheers guys.
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