Youll need to apply for a v5c logbook using a v62 application which. Mar 15, 2010 for the best answers, search on this site hey no you dont need a log book, but you will need the insurance and mot papers to get a tax disc. Be aware that some insurers may have an administration charge. Oct 21, 2010 reads like my car s been preregistered by the dealer and nothing to worry about. Dont forget once a car is sold the dvla now automatically cancel the road tax even if there is still a paper disc in the car and issue the seller with a refund. Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook regit. I was unaware that a lorry load of log books had been stolen,and that in the future i could end up with a cloned car and out of pocket. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. It could be a sign that the car is stolen and obviously you dont want to. Completing car documentation is a part of the used car sale and is almost as important as the financial transaction itself. It is one of the most important documents associated with any car that has an owner.
The car had no nct and was sold as seen, i did request a warranty for emissions testing on nct test and he gave me 6 weeks. If you use a logbook that was kept in a previous year, to create a business percentage for a new year, then you must keep the old logbook and preserve the odometer readings. Forward, with completed and approved travel expense claim form, including all required attachments original receipts, event scheduleconference outline, authority to travel form, etc. Feb 28, 2010 last month i purchased a car off a trader. Tax your car, motorcycle or other vehicle using a reference number from.
Ask your friend to apply for a duplicate log book, when it arrives, complete it as selling it to you and then use the green new keeper supplement part to tax it at the post office. So youre looking to sell your car but theres a stumbling block. Oct 28, 2015 you should then receive your your new log book within 14 days. V5c registration certificate logbook in your name if youre the current keeper. Image of the vehicle v5c log book document, with a set of car keys on. If you want to use the logbook method for two or more cars, the logbook for each car must cover the same period. In either case, i believe you could cancel the contract for breach of accepted terms and conditions, i. Refusing to buy a car without a log book v5c some companies will not buy a scrap car from you unless you have the log book. Why havent i recieved my logbook car registration certificate. And youll then get an automatic refund on any tax left on the vehicle as it no longer transfers to the new buyer. Tax car without v5 logbook or reminder taxing a car. Tax your vehicle with or without a reminder national numbers. Thing is that i was given a document to sign that stated something along the lines of i accepted the dealer would retain the v5 document for 1012 months and after that.
Many car insurance companies allow you to access and print off your insurance documents online. If you use your car for work purposes, the ato will let you make a claim on. Once you tell dvla that youve sold the vehicle youll receive an. Vehicle logbook app for recording work trips taxtim na. I bought a car at the start of june but have never received the log book, presumably because the original owner failed to send off his part of the v5. You can go into the post office and get a form to fill in to get the tax without a log book, it also applies for a log book at the same time. Youll need to apply for a new v5c you can also get the form from the post office. Ive since sent off a log book claim along with my green part of the v5 2 weeks back and nothing received as yet. But vehicle manufacturers and new car dealers would probably prefer that everyone believed that only authorised dealers can service your new car.
Replacement log book car body repair dublin smart cpr. As silly as this sounds when purchasing the car the. Youll need your v5c logbook or new keeper slip when you call. When it comes to buying or selling a car, one of the most important parts of the transaction is the log book this document, officially called the v5c registration certificate, is issued by the dvla to the person responsible for the vehicle. No i did not write to shannon as i feel it is not my job to write to them. All you need kizzie is the mot certificate, and a cover. A lack of stamped logbook means that the car has been serviced, but not by the log book. But dont always base ur assumptions on some simple stamps on a log book, theres more to a car than log books, give it a through comb over the car, ask heaps of questions about the car, if its deemed good, than by.
Vehicle excise duty ved also known as vehicle tax, car tax or road tax must be paid on the majority of vehicles registered in the uk, and any motorist caught driving without it could be fined up to. Dealer vs nondealer servicing explained independent servicing chains regularly advertise that they can service your car without affecting its new car warranty. I cannot do the nct without the log book and cannot tax the car either. Dealer vs nondealer servicing log book servicing racq. Dealer did mention it was related to the manufacturers discount, so this does sound like it.
The form you need to get and fill in is called an rf4. The table below shows the minimum running costs at different business use percentages when the log book method will be better than the maximum claim. Vehicle registration document v5c if you intend to sell an end of life vehicle elv and you dont have the log book, you need to read this. Now, i want to get road tax for the car since it ended last night but without a renewal letter or v5 serial number i cant buy one. Without a log book for mileage to track business versus personal use, the canada revenue agency cra could deny many tax deductions and claims you have for vehicle usage and result in you paying higher taxes. For example, when you sell your car to a dealer, he will want this document. V5c registration certificate aka log book which has. Our family owned and operated company is dedicated to your satisfaction. Hello everyone, i keep seeing old log books and vin plates for sale for our beloved classic minis via the internet like gumtree and e b a y etc, not with the remains of the original cars though as they are usually scrapped but just the original log books and a vin plate, maybe even with a number plate and i wanted to ask you all about this subject. Check the vehicle identification number and engine number. The easy answer is that a log book service by a certified auto masters mechanic will not void your new car warranty, and its not just auto masters who says this, the accc has just released its findings following a 12month investigation into new car retailing. For first time logbook users, you must keep a log book during the financial year for at least 12 continuous weeks. Taxing a vehicle without logbook off topic chat briskoda.
I called the dvla and they said only the name driver can re register the car but has to have a licence and i dont so i dont no what to do to re register my car to get my log book back 14. A log book is important if you ever sell your car or if you are buying a used car. This is often because, in the past, some local authorities put pressure on the dealers to have documentation for sales and purchases. Now you can keep your vehicle log book up to date with oneclick simplicity from taxtim. How to keep a vehicle log book june 3, 2015 in news should your employment require you to utilize your private motor vehicle for a range of business activities eg visiting client sites, travel between locations, sales calls etc then keeping a vehicle logbook can be a great way to ensure your achieve the maximum motor vehicle tax deduction in. For tax purposes, the vehicle logbook is way of keeping a record of the cars usage, to separate the costs of business and personal use. Make sure the details in the log book match the details youve been given. A log book record of car trips doesnt need to be kept for the whole year. If in doubt, get in touch with your insurer to see about issuing a replacement. Expiry duration of all inspection bookings from 16th march were adjusted to expire on 30th may, 2020. Not sure about this as i have recently bought a car and there was a bit of a mixup over the logbook.
In fact, we hope you start to wonder how you went through tax season without them. I have bought a car with no tax book, the previous owner also never had one, however i know the car is not stolen or anything, the car is northern ireland registered. No it has been over 6 weeks and i still have not received the logbook. Cra requires a detailed log book to substantiate the deductibility of vehicle expenses and will often flag vehicle expenses as a target. May 19, 2012 hello everyone, i keep seeing old log books and vin plates for sale for our beloved classic minis via the internet like gumtree and e b a y etc, not with the remains of the original cars though as they are usually scrapped but just the original log books and a vin plate, maybe even with a number plate and i wanted to ask you all about this subject. Its issued by the dvla and when the car is being sold on for new ownership, both the seller and the buyer will have to fill out sections of the log book. You can tax your vehicle without a v11 reminder letter using a. Apply for the log book yourself and when it arrives tax it on line or at the post office but it can take weeks for the log book to arrive as they may write to the. Take in a filled in application for a log book v62 and. The car logbook method is a good way to track your car expenses and claim them on your tax return to increase your tax refund keeping track of your businessrelated car expenses with the logbook method is not so hard, and it could really boost your next tax refund. Nov 24, 2015 so, bought myself a new car its from a salvage yard and has no logbook or paperwork looking online at the v62 and v10, they say without the v5 logbook or reminder i cant tax the vehicle until ive applied for the logbook and recieved it back in my name which takes 4 to 6 weeks.
But having the log book is not so important anymore, as the scrap metal dealers act 20 means dealers. It took took 2 months for my log to come but i taxed it on the first day of ownership. Get your inland revenue travel logbook app from taxtim to record work travel kilometres via your mobile phone. Thats because it makes it more awkward for buyers to tax their new vehicle without it. Check change of vehicle ownership status, procedures, replacement vrc, incorrect sale date on vrc. Unless there is a change of circumstances a log book claim established in this way is valid for 5 years, at which time the minimum 12week log book record must be repeated.
And if you have bought a car that hasnt got a log book then you need to contact the dvla. This car wasnt intended to be one of these as he sourced it 45 weeks ago for a friend who due to sudden major health issues can no longer take the car. Jun 29, 2015 make sure the details in the log book match the details youve been given. I have recently moved country from germany to england as i am in the army my car was registered in germany well i was there but since i have been back in england i have lost my licence and having trouble registering the car in the uk. I couldnt find my log book when i was seeing my car recently, you can order a new one over the phone from the dvla it costs. For the best answers, search on this site hey no you dont need a log book, but you will need the insurance and mot papers to get a tax disc. You might be able to tax your vehicle at a post office and order a new log book at the same time. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or you have not received one for your new vehicle. The minimum requirement is a continuous 12week period which commences in or before the tax year. As a diy person, i keep an excel spreadsheet to keep track of what needs doing. Picked up a new 60 plate car with delivery mileage on a pcp deal from a local main dealer, the car was in the showroom so the sale went quickly and paperwork was signed today. The service logbook is handy, initially, to give me km and times for items that need doing.
Just send your original blue logbook with a covering letter to dvla, swansea, sa99 1ba. If you buy a vehicle that doesnt have a v5c vehicle registration certificate log book, you may not be able to tax it. If the log book which comes with the car does not describe the car you have bought, then either the car or the log book is wrong. Pay motor tax, track progress of my disc, motor tax refund, rates and forms. Now, if you have a car and you have just lost the car log book it is fairly simple to get a replacement. Auction log book not present motoring discussion back. If your sure that everything is kosha you need to go to your local taxing office,they will advise you of the procedure and sort out your tax,hope this is of some help. You should then receive your your new log book within 14 days. No member firm is responsible or liable for the acts or omissions of any other member firm nor can it control the exercise of another member firms professional judgment or bind another member firm in any way. I got a reciept and a tear off green slip not sure what it is but it had my name and address on it and says do not send to dvla anyway i didnt realise i had to wait for a log book until last night when i got pulled over by the police who said that i was not the registered owner of the vehicle. As for a mitsu 380 without logbooks at 100,000 or 200,000 km. It is our passion to provide you the best products at the best prices. Will my new car warranty be void if i service my car at auto masters.
To get a replacement log book just follow the below steps. Aug 06, 2010 i was unaware that a lorry load of log books had been stolen,and that in the future i could end up with a cloned car and out of pocket. However, the number of untaxed vehicles has trebled since tax discs were scrapped in 2014, according to the latest data from the. The problem with buying a car with no logbook is that the person whos name is on the log book is still,legally,the true owner. How to keep a vehicle log book online tax australia. A vehicle logbook remains valid for up to five years, but you can start a new one at any time if your circumstances change. On october 1st 2014, the dvla changed its rules to prevent a seller leaving road tax on a vehicle when it is sold. Dont forget once a car is sold the dvla now automatically cancel the road tax even if there is still a paper disc in the car and issue the seller with a.
I was in a complete panic thinking id bought a car without a log book. The new keeper wont be able to tax the vehicle without it. So, bought myself a new car its from a salvage yard and has no logbook or paperwork looking online at the v62 and v10, they say without the v5 logbook or reminder i cant tax the vehicle until ive applied for the logbook and recieved it back in my name which takes 4 to 6 weeks. No tax reminder and log book has been sent through for the car of which was purchased 6 weeks ago. It is a crime to have a car that is not correctly registered. The v5c logbook is the most important document to have when youre selling.
If you use the logbook method, you can generally claim depreciation, or decline in value, of the motor vehicle. Call 0300 790 6802 with the registration number, make and model of the vehicle and the document reference number of the blue logbook the 11 digit number on the front of the log book. You should never buy a car that doesnt have a log book. Tax cost of not keeping a vehicle kilometre log book fbc. Officially, your car log book is also known as the v5c registration certificate. Vehicle registration document log book remove my car.
Car tax book paperback july 20, 2017 by journals for all author. How would i go about getting the car registered into my name if i dont know any previous owners. If youre the new keeper, you cannot tax your vehicle without a new keeper slip. The 12week period you choose should be representative of the business use of all cars. Car tax book paperback july 20, 2017 by journals for all author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The girl i bought it from had filled it in wrongly and given me the wrong bit which i didnt realise until i tried to get a tax disc at the post office. If youre about to buy or sell a car make sure the documentation is your priority, even if the other party doesnt. No log book or tax on car, help needed digital spy. I called the dvla and they said only the name driver can re register the car but has to have a licence and i dont so i dont no what to do to re register my. Be aware that some insurers may have an administration charge for this, so check with them beforehand. When i bought the car i felt that the aftersales service would include the garage sending away for a new log book, afterall they were quick enough to demand the log book for my old car off me.
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