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Advice needed - used car with no documents

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YouShlaaag · 06/07/2016 21:02

Hi all

I've just bought a used car with no new keeper slip, no log book and nothing else with it. They didn't have any of these things and I desperatly need a car. I looked online and it's got a long MOT. Am I going to be able to tax this at the post office? Or have I made a big mistake?

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londonrach · 06/07/2016 21:04

You need the log book as it could have a loan on it. Also it could be stolen. They must be paperwork. Where did you buy it from?

Cubtrouble · 06/07/2016 21:05

This has got to be a joke.

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 06/07/2016 21:07

How did you pay?

takingthep · 06/07/2016 21:09

you have probably just bought a stolen car or financed car so expect Police / repossession agents as soon as it's "spotted"

No one sells a car without the V5 as they remain liable for tax and fines incurred on the car nowadays. Therefore the only conclusion is that the "seller" is not on the V5 Confused

Buzzardbird · 06/07/2016 21:10

You can apply for a log book at the post office. It costs around £25.

Buzzardbird · 06/07/2016 21:12

log book

specialsubject · 06/07/2016 21:15

Do a stolen / write off / finance check before you drive it. It may be unsafe, uninsured or not yours. Or all three. Sad

ilovesooty · 06/07/2016 21:17

Is this serious? What on earth was going through your head?

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YouShlaaag · 06/07/2016 21:23

Done HPI it's all fine, sold to from someone local who got it as part ex and never used it.

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YouShlaaag · 06/07/2016 21:25

Definitley not financed it's ancient and not a flashy car

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AnchorDownDeepBreath · 06/07/2016 21:28

Why didn't he have docs then?

HPI isn't as reliable as it used to be. It's much more reliable in conjunction with papers at least!

How did you pay?

LIZS · 06/07/2016 21:28

Doesn't have to be flashy to be financed. Could be a ringer or cut and shut under false plates. Why doesn't the seller have any paperwork. Is it registered to them ?

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YouShlaaag · 06/07/2016 21:32

It's a 2001 car. Bought off someone who I know to be trustworthy as four people I know know them. They had it as part ex and never wanted it. I just want to know if I can tax this tomorrow once I've insured it with no documents.

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LIZS · 06/07/2016 21:37

You'll need to apply for a new v5 first www.gov.uk/government/news/dont-buy-a-vehicle-without-a-v5c-logbook

ValhallaAwaits · 06/07/2016 21:38

Speak to the DVLA as woo as possible, do not drive itifat all possible.

Foffyouwanker · 06/07/2016 21:39

Go to the post office and fill in a v11 form to get your tax, you can apply for v 5 log book at same time. You cannot do online without v 5

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YouShlaaag · 06/07/2016 21:57

Thanks, will phone DVLA in the morning and then get to the post office once it's insured. Bit worried about looking online saying I'll have to wait five weeks for the V5 to be delivered before I can drive it - my job depends on this car and currently using a hire which is more expense than I can afford Sad

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