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[chymaera]

this isn't tax, this is a replacement V5

I was just giving tax as another example to the V5 I got back in days.

 

[mattie]

nah, apparently not. we've had different answers every time we've called.

anyway - it's sorted, he rang up and an arrangement has been made which will see it resolved next week, although it's going to involve some skullduggery i can't go into here

You're going to change your name to his?

 

[moose]

So, er..... did you not see the logbook before you bought the van?

 

[Dubversion]

thanks for that vote of confidence

we haven't BOUGHT the van. we agreed to buy the van, pending the provision of the paperwork etc.

When we have the logbook, we'll buy the van.

 

[Giles]

You don't actually need the V5 to buy a car, unless this has changed recently?

I know for a fact that I have both bought and sold a car without the form, and then got a replacement one later on.

Doesn't the V5, or its accompanying leaflet, make a point of saying that the V5 is not proof of ownership?

Giles..

 

[Dubversion]

but you need the V5 for the tax and insurance, and it has neither right now

 

[moose]

So... pardon me for being stupid, you checked the logbook and said you'd buy the van, but didn't get as far as handing over money and getting the slip from the bottom of the logbook?

 

[DJ Squelch]

Do you need to show a V5 to get a tax disk? I just had a look at a tax renewal form and it seems to just ask for Insurance cover letter & MOT cert.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_4022117

If you have a renewal form - No V5 needed. No renewal form - V5 needed (or new keepers supplement)

 

[jonnyd1978]

I think if you buy your tax disc at the Post Office and not online you only need a valid MOT certificate and an insurance cover note. I did this last year as I had lost my V5. He could forge your signature on the V5 and send it to Swansea from Oz.