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Tax On Car
we bought a car 3 feb and the seller said he would send log book off, but wse have heard nothing but we have checked tax and it taxed till dec 17
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If it appears to be taxed until the end of December it must have been taxed during January. i.e. before you bought it. So that tax was automatically cancelled when the vehicle changed hands. You were then obliged to tax the vehicle yourself, using the 'new keeper's details' slip from the V5C, as soon as you bought it.
So have you actually taxed it?
So have you actually taxed it?
It seems like the previous owner of the car has forgotten to send off the paperwork to the DVLA.
As long as you've got the green 'new keeper's details' slip you can apply directly for a new log book, without having to pay the £25 fee which would normally apply. You simply need to fill in this form and post it (enclosing the 'new keeper's details' slip):
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As long as you've got the green 'new keeper's details' slip you can apply directly for a new log book, without having to pay the £25 fee which would normally apply. You simply need to fill in this form and post it (enclosing the 'new keeper's details' slip):
https:/
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