Can you sell a car if you are not the registered keeper?
Yes. If the registered keeper is present to sign over the vehicle on collection, and you are simply completing the process for them online and over the phone, there are no additional documents required.
Does it matter who is the registered keeper of a car?
Both have responsibilities. The owner must make sure that the car is fully insured if they give someone else permission to drive it. Meanwhile, the registered keeper has to make sure the vehicle is taxed, has a valid MoT certificate and is insured and roadworthy.
Can you sell a car without the owner's permission?
If a family member or friend is selling your car on your behalf then you will need to give them power of attorney or provide them with a confirmation letter of intent. Two forms of ID will be required from the person selling your vehicle and they must also provide two forms of ID from you, the registered keeper.
Who is responsible for changing ownership of a vehicle?
The transfer of ownership always comes down to the previous owner, as they are the one in possession of the V5C, otherwise known as the vehicle logbook, which is a certificate of registration.
V5, Logbook chnages online & change of name & address. Notify DVLA of sold car using a mobile phone.
Who is legally responsible for a vehicle registration?
Explanation: It's your legal responsibility to keep the details on your vehicle registration certificate (V5C) up to date. You should tell the licensing authority about any changes. These include your name, address or vehicle details. If you don't do this, you may have problems when you try to sell your vehicle.
Can I own a car but register it in someone else's name?
No. The name on the title determines legal ownership. If you paid money and put the vehicle in another's name, then you are essentially making a gift to that person.
Yes, you can sell a car without a log book, or V5C document. But it will be harder to do so without proof of ownership, and you might have to lower the price. It is easy to apply for a replacement log book, and reassure anyone buying the car that you are the registered owner.
If you've bought a faulty car from a private seller, the first step is always to contact the seller and let them know about the fault. If the fault means that the car isn't as it was described or is not safe to be driven, you are within your rights to request a refund and return the car to the seller.
Yes. If the registered keeper is present to sign over the vehicle on collection, and you are simply completing the process for them online and over the phone, there are no additional documents required.
A consignment agreement allows someone else to sell something you own, on your behalf. Even after the consignor's fee or commission, selling this way may result in your receiving a better price.
The V5 tells us who the car's registered keeper is. To prevent fraud, we can only buy your car if the V5 is in your name, unless there are reasons why it isn't, such as you're selling a car onbehalf of a friend or relative , or you're selling a deceased relative's car .
When you sell, or even simply transfer the vehicle on to a new individual, you have to take steps to replace your details on the V5C with the new keeper's to ensure you are not liable for their actions, or responsible for insurance and tax. Changing the registered keeper of a car is not meant to be a difficult process.
The registered keeper should be the person who is actually using / keeping the vehicle and this is not necessarily the owner of the vehicle or the person who is paying for it.
31A(1) If a vehicle registered under this Act is unlicensed, the person in whose name the vehicle is registered is guilty of an offence. 31A(2) For the purposes of this section a vehicle is unlicensed if no vehicle licence or trade licence is in force for or in respect of the vehicle.
Check the car's logbook (V5C): The logbook, also known as the V5C, is a document that lists the current and previous owners of the car. If the car is still owned by the previous owner, the logbook should be in their name. If you have access to the logbook, you can check it for free to see the previous owners.
You'll also need to fill in the new keeper slip and hand it to the new owner before sending the V5C to the DVLA at the address shown on the document. The new keeper should receive an updated V5C in around four weeks - if not, they'll need to complete form V62 to apply for a replacement certificate.
Use form V62 to apply for a vehicle registration certificate (V5C). You can get a duplicate vehicle log book (V5C) online if you do not need to change anything in the log book. If you need to make any changes or you're not yet registered as the vehicle's keeper, you must make an application by post using form V62.
To report to Trading Standards, you need to contact the Citizens Advice consumer service. We'll pass your report to Trading Standards and we can also give you advice about your problem. You can: use our online form - we'll get back to you within 5 days.
You can ask for a refund, but if they refuse – you may have to take court action – which could prove expensive. If the seller breaches the contract, for instance, the item is not that which you agreed to buy, or it is faulty, you may be entitled to compensation for breach of contract.
If there's something wrong with your used car, you might have a legal right to a repair, the cost of a repair, or some or all of your money back. This includes if it's damaged, doesn't work, or doesn't match the advert or description you were given.
Yes, you can take out a separate car insurance policy on someone else's car – but make sure that you tell the insurer you're not the owner or the registered keeper of the vehicle when you apply.
What happens if the registered keeper of a car dies?
DVLA will immediately cancel any existing vehicle tax and direct debits, and send a cheque for any refund and a new V5C. Use the new keeper slip to tax the vehicle in your name before you use it on a public road. Do not wait for the new V5C.
Can I drive a car if my name is not on the insurance?
It might be an emergency or you may have permission from the car owner, but that doesn't mean it's legal. Unless you're a 'named driver' on their car insurance, you almost certainly won't be insured. And both the driver and car owner can run into trouble if caught without the necessary cover.
