Do I need the full log book to scrap my car?

Can I scrap my car without a V5C document? Yes, it is possible to scrap your car without a V5C logbook. If your car has been declared SORN (which means it's 'off the road' and not suitable for driving), you won't require a V5C logbook to scrap it.

Can you scrap a car without the logbook?

It's one of the questions we're most commonly asked and is the reason why it appears at the top of our FAQs page. So, if you're wondering if you can still scrap your old, unwanted vehicle without its V5C (more commonly know as the logbook or V5), the simple answer is YES.

What documents are required to scrap a car?

Vehicle registration document (V5C)

The vehicle registration document, also referred to as a V5C. This is the vehicle logbook and is the most important document required to scrap your car. The V5C confirms the registered keeper who is responsible for the vehicle. It also prevents an unauthorised sale of your vehicle.

Do you need a full V5 to sell a car?

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.

Do I need to do anything when I scrap my car?

To scrap your car, you must first gather your documentation. You'll need to provide the ATF with photo ID, proof of address and your V5 logbook if you have it. If you'd like to keep your licence plate, you should make an application to do so before you scrap your car.

What documents do I need when scrapping my car?

How do you legally scrap a car?

Choose between dropping your car off at the ATF or arranging for them to collect it from you. If your car is unsafe, uninsured or untaxed, under no circumstances should you drive your vehicle to the scrap yard as this is illegal. Make sure that you only accept payment by either a bank transfer or a cheque.

What do you fill in when you scrap a car?

Completing your V5C log book when you scrap your car

You should fill out the date of the transfer and details of the scrap yard buying your car. You'll then need to sign the slip – and get the collection driver to sign for the scrap yard too.

How do I tell DVLA my car is scrapped without logbook?

If you are scrapping your car without a V5C logbook, you'll need to write a letter to the DVLA explaining this situation. In the letter, you should include your full name and address, your vehicle's make, model and registration number and, finally, the name, address and VAT number of the scrapyard.

Can you scrap a car with a V5?

You can bring the vehicle to a licenced scrapyard, and they will handle all the paperwork for you. If your car has been declared as 'off the road' (SORN) you don't need a V5C logbook to scrap it. To scrap a car that's not SORN, you will need the last V5C registration document (logbook) to prove ownership.

What happens if you don't have V5C?

If you bought a vehicle without a V5C, you will need to apply for V5C (logbook) using a V62 application which may take up to 6 weeks and costs around £25. Only once you received V5C you will be able to tax the vehicle. Read more here.

Is it illegal to pay cash for scrap cars?

Authorised Treatment Facilities (scrapyards, vehicle dismantlers, breaker's yards etc.) are legally not allowed to pay cash in exchange for a scrap car. This is to reduce the risk of metal theft which is a nifty way for car dealers to make fast and easy cash.

What do you need for scrapping?

How much do you get for scrapping a car UK?

In the last 12 months the average price for scrap cars has ranged between £270 and £350. The current average value of a scrap car is £270.

Can you scrap a car without a V5 logbook?

Legally, you do not need to have the V5C document to scrap a car. Usually, to replace a V5C document you have to apply to the DVLA and pay a fee of £25.

How do I notify DVLA of scrapping my car?

You can let the DVLA know that you have scrapped your vehicle online. You will need the 11-digit reference number from the log book (V5C). Once this has been done, a representative from the DVLA will contact you via post to confirm they know that your car has been scrapped and is no longer in your possession.

Is it illegal to not have a logbook?

If you're selling a car without a V5, it can deter potential buyers because it's one of the signs of a stolen vehicle. But! It's perfectly legal and not as hard as you may think. Let's see what your options are if you're no longer in possession of your log book.

How do I get rid of my car without a v5?

Once a car has been sold or changed ownership, you can also notify the DVLA without needing the V5C if it's unavailable. In fact, you can now do that online. And you'll then get an automatic refund on any tax left on the vehicle as it no longer transfers to the new buyer.

What is the government car scrappage scheme 2023?

The ULEZ scrappage scheme provides financial help for those who need to buy a new car, motorcycle, van or minibus in order to comply with ULEZ emissions standards. By trading in a non-compliant vehicle to be taken off the road, you'll get a government grant to put towards a new vehicle.

Can I scrap a car not in my name?

However, there are several documents any person needs to show before they're able to scrap a vehicle, and you'll need to make sure you have these to show the collector. While the car doesn't need to be in your name, you do need to prove that you're associated with the owner in one way or another.

How can I prove my car has been scrapped?

A Certificate of Destruction is a document proving that your vehicle has been scrapped and is no longer in existence. The document that the DVLA issues every time a vehicle is destroyed or recycled as scrap.

Can you get logbook without green slip?

If you weren't given a green 'new keeper' slip and the vehicle seller did not have the log book details needed to notify the DVLA of the transfer of ownership, you can send off for a new V5C yourself using a V62 form. In this case, you will need to pay the £25 fee usually payable for ordering a replacement.

How does scrapping a car affect insurance?

The answer depends on a few factors, but generally speaking, if you no longer own the car, you don't need to insure it. Once the vehicle is no longer registered in your name, you are not legally required to maintain insurance on it.

Do scrapped cars show on DVLA?

You won't be able to insure a vehicle that has been scrapped either, as it no longer exists on the DVLA's database. If you do end up buying such a car, it could end up being a total loss.

How do you scrap a car that won't start?

So you've got an old vehicle that's been sat up for a while, and now it won't start. Scrapping a non-running car is just as easy as scrapping a vehicle that runs and drives still. Companies like Car Buying Solutions can collect any car even if it doesn't run or roll.

Can I get tax back if I scrap my car?

You must inform the DVLA If you have scrapped your car at a vehicle scrapyard. Once the DVLA have been made aware, your vehicle tax will automatically be cancelled. According to the DVLA: “You'll automatically get a refund cheque for any full months left on your vehicle tax.