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Tax and V5 document question

Tayus
Tayus Posts: 313 Forumite
in Motoring
Hi all,

I have just bought a car from fords of winsford. I am due to pick it up on Monday (01/08/11), today i have recieved the registration certificate in the post from them but it is in the previous owners name. I need to get tax for the vehicle before i pick it up but i also need to change the registered keeper details? Can i just fill in the new keeper details and hand this in at the post office for them to send off for me?

Thanks
Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.
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  • victor2
    victor2 Posts: 8,194 Ambassador
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    So long as it is insured and has an MOT if necessary, you can tax it. Registered keeper does not matter, that paperwork is done after you collect it.

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  • s_b
    s_b Posts: 4,464 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    you should only receive new keeper supplement
    are you saying this retailer sent you all the log book?
  • Tayus
    Tayus Posts: 313 Forumite
    I've got an A4 sized sheet, looks like half has been ripped off? why is this?
    Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.
  • s_b
    s_b Posts: 4,464 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Tayus wrote: »
    I've got an A4 sized sheet, looks like half has been ripped off? why is this?

    hi
    so you got the left hand side only and no new keeper supplement?
    you cant tax with this at the post office
    only at local dvla and they would still charge £25 i guess as you dont have new keeper supplement?
  • flutterbyuk25
    flutterbyuk25 Posts: 7,009 Forumite
    s_b wrote: »
    hi
    so you got the left hand side only and no new keeper supplement?
    you cant tax with this at the post office
    only at local dvla and they would still charge £25 i guess as you dont have new keeper supplement?

    This is completely wrong!

    If you have the the left hand side (sections 1-8 i think), then you can fill out your details on the new keeper bit (section 6?), sign it and take to PO with insurance and MOT to tax it. Then PO will send it off to DVLA to update you as keeper and you will get your own logbook.

    You should have only been give the new keeper's supplement which is part of the right hand side, the seller should have posted what you have, however you can still tax with what you have.

    HTH
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  • s_b
    s_b Posts: 4,464 Forumite
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    flutterbyuk25 wrote: »
    This is completely wrong!

    If you have the the left hand side (sections 1-8 i think), then you can fill out your details on the new keeper bit (section 6?), sign it and take to PO with insurance and MOT to tax it. Then PO will send it off to DVLA to update you as keeper and you will get your own logbook.

    You should have only been give the new keeper's supplement which is part of the right hand side, the seller should have posted what you have, however you can still tax with what you have.

    HTH

    as i say ive never taxed a car with only the left hand side in someone elses name because its an offence for seller to give this,please be a bit more polite to me though as i am to others and i await OP to confirm or deny post office rather than dvla would accept this
  • Tayus
    Tayus Posts: 313 Forumite
    Yes, I only have left side (sections 1-8) and no other section. I will fill in and take to the post office and see what they say. However, i have one other problem: I rang my insurance company on tuesday to update my vehicle details (add the new vehicle to the policy) but I am yet to receive my new covernote, if I don't receive this before Monday can I ask the insurance company to email me a copy?
    Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.
  • flutterbyuk25
    flutterbyuk25 Posts: 7,009 Forumite
    Tayus wrote: »
    Yes, I only have left side (sections 1-8) and no other section. I will fill in and take to the post office and see what they say. However, i have one other problem: I rang my insurance company on tuesday to update my vehicle details (add the new vehicle to the policy) but I am yet to receive my new covernote, if I don't receive this before Monday can I ask the insurance company to email me a copy?

    http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_069671

    yes you can use a downloaded or faxed copy of your insurance certificate to tax with.
    * Rainbow baby boy born 9th August 2016 *

    * Slimming World follower (I breastfeed so get 6 hex's!) *
  • Tayus
    Tayus Posts: 313 Forumite
    Thanks for everyones input and help
    Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.
  • harveybobbles
    harveybobbles Posts: 8,973 Forumite
    I was surprised when a friend bought their 6 month old car from FOW and they too were given the complete V5 to fill and.

    I questioned this with the sales guy and they said they did it like that was due to the hundreds of cars they sell each week it would turn out costy to bundle all the docs off each week into the post.
    #
    but I couldnt see it costong more than £5 to post a few KG's worth!
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