Buying second hand - but no logbook

James_N

Son is interested in buying a car, but seller says logbook is missing.

What happens - assuming it's all legit? or is it?

Value £4500 ish

Seems to be a serial private seller - or in other words someone who may be actually a trader.

oddjobbpb

walk away.

the seller can get a new logbook from dvla in a few days.

too fishy.

twhitehousescat

why should you have to park it off road until a new v5 arrives

the seller should have paid £27 and got replacement before advertising

Tokk

oddjobbpb wrote: »

walk away.

the seller can get a new logbook from dvla in a few days.

too fishy.

This.

If seller is registered keeper then they can get a new logbook.

"Serial private seller" quite often means "off-the-record trader who won't take responsibility for any issues".

Run a mile, it's not worth the risk - £4.5k is plenty to get a decent motor from a proper/reputable trader, older or higher mileage maybe but a much better idea.

waamo

oddjobbpb wrote: »

walk away.

the seller can get a new logbook from dvla in a few days.

too fishy.

I disagree.

Run don't walk.

motorguy

James_N wrote: »

Son is interested in buying a car, but seller says logbook is missing.

What happens - assuming it's all legit? or is it?

Value £4500 ish

Seems to be a serial private seller - or in other words someone who may be actually a trader.

Trader masquerading as a private seller, no log book..... RUN :eek:

Marvel1

Look elsewhere.

[Deleted User]

I bet the logbook loan company know where the logbook is.


Run away.

parking_question_chap

As above, dont buy the car.

harshitguptaiitr

Do not buy without a logbook.

It will cost around 0.6% of the selling price to get a new logbook from DVLA.

If the seller cannot provide you with logbook - you are in no obligation to buy.

James_N

Thanks all
Looking elsewhere - advice taken