Getting rid of SORN vehicle properly

ravravrav

We have recently moved into a new house and stupidly my brother moved in with us. He purchased an old car, hasn't passed his test, and instead it is sitting on the drive untaxed and uninsured.

He has declared it SORN but I need to know the best way to get rid of it - possibly if he takes the P and won't budge himself.

My main concern is I don't want it to affect my insurance or premiums on the my property. I don't mind it being there, but it's been almost a year now and he isn't getting the hint that I want it removed.

Even if he does find a mate who is happy to take it, what's the best way to get rid of it without it causing problems further down the line?

AdrianC

Two options.

- Chuck it on eBay, 99p/no reserve, buyer collects with trailer. That gives him ten days to realise you ain't joking, and to make his own arrangements.
- Phone the local scrappy, and ask them to come and collect.

Both require the V5C to be signed over to them, of course. So long as you do that bit, there's no comeback on you.

ravravrav

AdrianC wrote: »

Both require the V5C to be signed over to them, of course. So long as you do that bit, there's no comeback on you.

To do it correctly should I get the other party to sign the V5 and send that off myself? How long will it take to go through and what happens in the meantime if there is an accident or the new owner does something wrong?

AdrianC

ravravrav wrote: »

To do it correctly should I get the other party to sign the V5 and send that off myself? How long will it take to go through and what happens in the meantime if there is an accident or the new owner does something wrong?

You/he needs to send it off. The name on the V5C is only the person responsible for the car, not the legal owner, so there's no reason you can't sign it - but I'd be asking him to hand it to you, signed, so that he can see you're serious.

Your brother may have a civil case against you for the value of it, and in the absolute worst case he might try and press charges for theft, but it's incredibly unlikely.

So long as you date it on the correct date, it doesn't really matter how long it takes to go through. The date of transfer will be clear.

forgotmyname

Whats the car worth?

Tell him your charging £50 a week storage. When the car is worth less than what he owes then dispose of it.

ravravrav

forgotmyname wrote: »

Whats the car worth?

Tell him your charging £50 a week storage. When the car is worth less than what he owes then dispose of it.

Haha that's a bit harsh - he is my brother!

However, I just want to get rid of the car on the drive, it's unsightly and he hasn't passed his test so there's no reason for it to be there (where I could park my own car!)

forgotmyname

You think its harsh yet he thinks nothing of leaving it there when you want it gone?

Have you actually told him bluntly that you are serious and that it must be removed within a week or 2 (give a fixed time scale)

AdrianC

ravravrav wrote: »

Haha that's a bit harsh - he is my brother!

There are really only two basic choices.

1. Leave it there and wait for him to do something with it.
2. Get shot of it yourself.

Everything else is fine detail around the mechanics of option 2. Which is more important to you, your short-term relationship with him or your drive?