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Lost log book problem

  • 05-09-2013 8:50pm
    #1
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭


    My uncle went off abroad for a few months and he agreed I could use his car until he got back. The problem is he didn't leave the log book out (he thought it was in the glovebox) and I'm wondering what's the best way to get a replacement book sorted.


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  • #2
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    To my knowledge you can download a Vehicle Registration Cert replacement form from online, get it signed by the Gardaí and then bring it to your local motor tax office and pay €12 and they will post out a new one to your uncle's address. Not sure if there could be hassle by someone else requesting it on your Uncle's behalf though.


  • #3
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    That's the original plan, if that fails I'll just do the commisioner of oaths/garage stamp/new-cert-in-my-name form!


  • #4
    discombobulate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭discombobulate


    Captain Slow IRL wrote: »
    That's the original plan, if that fails I'll just do the commisioner of oaths/garage stamp/new-cert-in-my-name form!
    But will he not be taking it back when he returns?


  • #5
    Captain Slow IRL
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    Yes, in a few months time.


  • #6
    discombobulate
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    Captain Slow IRL wrote: »
    Yes, in a few months time.
    So are you looking to change ownership to you for a few months then him do the same when hes back? It can be in his name and you can still just insure it etc. now no?


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  • #7
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    My understanding of that was that the car had to be in my name to insure it.


  • #8
    discombobulate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭discombobulate


    Captain Slow IRL wrote: »
    My understanding of that was that the car had to be in my name to insure it.
    No you should be fine.


  • #9
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    That's interesting, I'll have a word with my insurer on monday.


  • #10
    Netherlands
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭Netherlands


    I bought a car, either the dealer or the Motor office lost the log book, so now I can not tax it.

    I have requested a form so I can declare the car is mine, to be signed in the the Garda.



    We will see how this goes.


  • #11
    ironclaw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,004 ✭✭✭ironclaw


    discombobulate wrote: »
    No you should be fine.

    You cannot insure a car you do not own. Car and policy has to be in your name. However, it would be perfectly ok for the uncle to insure it and have the OP as a named driver (Provided the insurers were ok with the uncle not being the primary driver i.e. He is out of the country. Most should be ok with that)


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  • #12
    alexlyons
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,182 ✭✭✭alexlyons


    Captain Slow IRL wrote: »
    My understanding of that was that the car had to be in my name to insure it.

    Correct. You must have an insurable interest in the car in order to be able to insure it.
    The way they look at it is, if its not your car then you don't stand to loose anything if its written off, your uncle does.
    discombobulate wrote: »
    No you should be fine.

    Not true at all


  • #13
    tin79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,270 ✭✭✭tin79


    alexlyons wrote: »
    Correct. You must have an insurable interest in the car in order to be able to insure it.
    The way they look at it is, if its not your car then you don't stand to loose anything if its written off, your uncle does.

    Insurable interest doesn't mean you have to own it. I was insured on a car my wife owns for several years. So its not 100% correct to say you have to own it.


  • #14
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Netherlands, use thread here
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057163521


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