Help with buying car when registration papers at DVLA

bluecelticgirl

Hi there

Looking to buy a secondhand car. Saw one I like. Seller now tells me as she has just moved house she has sent off her registration papers for change of address. Just checked DVLA website - said it could be 4 - 6 weeks. I don't have a car at the moment and need one. Seller has said she can go into a DVLA Centre and they will send registration papers back in 7 days. Doesn't sound right to me. Think the seller is genuine but I can't wait 6 weeks. Anyone heard of how to get it back quicker?

Also any good tips what I should check when buying a secondhand car? Any advice appreciated.

Kilty_2

Sounds a bit dodgy to me tbh.

Although yes it can take up to 6 weeks to get a V5 back. Was only 3-4 for me though

concerned43

Dont buy car without registration book, there is no quicker way to obtain reg book. Find another car to buy.

wealdroam

concerned43 wrote: »

Dont buy car without registration book, there is no quicker way to obtain reg book. Find another car to buy.

Totally agree.

bluecelticgirl

Thanks for replying. I checked with DVLA today and you were all right there is no quick way to get it back unfortunately

bluecelticgirl

Thanks for replying. I checked with DVLA today and you were all right there is no quick way to get it back unfortunately

spark_deals

bluecelticgirl wrote: »

Hi there

Looking to buy a secondhand car. Saw one I like. Seller now tells me as she has just moved house she has sent off her registration papers for change of address. Just checked DVLA website - said it could be 4 - 6 weeks. I don't have a car at the moment and need one. Seller has said she can go into a DVLA Centre and they will send registration papers back in 7 days. Doesn't sound right to me. Think the seller is genuine but I can't wait 6 weeks. Anyone heard of how to get it back quicker?

Also any good tips what I should check when buying a secondhand car? Any advice appreciated.

Can you tell a bit more about the car. If its the only one the company made, then go for it. Else- find another one with same spec.
Or you can tell the owner to sell you the car, give her 10%, take the delivery and reciept.
Offer her to pay the rest when v5 returns.
HTH

fatbelly

Funny how the ones being sold with incomplete paperwork are always the ones that are good value for money!

plenty of other cars for sale out there...