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Bought a car on auction in UK without v5

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  • #52
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    11wingnut wrote: »
    Correct , should only be a paperwork exercise.. i will tell you how i get on.. Swansey are being very non european , they say the country you import it into will sort it. They have not had to deal with spanish nct company who say no way.

    Ireland won't play ball either, you need the V5C.


  • #53
    Whocare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭Whocare


    I think it be a good idea asking a car dealers who import lot UK car what your options as he may you came across this situation before


  • #54
    Car99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭Car99


    What car is it?


  • #55
    11wingnut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 471 ✭✭11wingnut


    Isambard wrote: »
    Ireland won't play ball either, you need the V5C.

    It is a spanish company that do the NCT AND VRT


  • #56
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,790 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    car will have to go back to UK to get a new V5C. NI an option ??

    I still don't understand how people are still getting caught with this. RoI drivers have been. importing cars from UK forever: this is not new.

    And the new V5C even has it written on it that it MUST be given to a person exporting it so that it can be re-reg'd in the new owners country.

    Does no one read anything anymore ??

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #57
    jlow1
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭jlow1


    The dealer should apply for a permanent export cert on your behalf.
    Lean on them to sort it, its their mistake!
    or else maybe apply for one using your mates address.
    This will suffice for the VRT.


  • #58
    jlow1
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭jlow1


    Also see what i did on this thread.
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=111385592#post111385592

    Difference here is there had been no export cert submitted to DVLA.


  • #59
    hi5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,107 ✭✭✭hi5


    galwaytt wrote: »
    car will have to go back to UK to get a new V5C. NI an option ??

    I still don't understand how people are still getting caught with this. RoI drivers have been. importing cars from UK forever: this is not new.

    And the new V5C even has it written on it that it MUST be given to a person exporting it so that it can be re-reg'd in the new owners country.

    Does no one read anything anymore ??

    Don't underestimate how many in the UK think Ireland is part of the UK and would insist on sending all paperwork to the DVLA.


  • #60
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    jlow1 wrote: »
    The dealer should apply for a permanent export cert on your behalf.
    Lean on them to sort it, its their mistake!
    or else maybe apply for one using your mates address.
    This will suffice for the VRT.

    the whole problem is that they stopped issuing Certs of Export last February


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  • #61
    jlow1
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭jlow1


    Isambard wrote: »
    the whole problem is that they stopped issuing Certs of Export last February

    I am well aware of that - see other thread - there is no reason why they cant send one to the dealer that sold the car though is there?
    I assume they just don't issue them to people outside of the UK.


  • #62
    jlow1
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭jlow1


    galwaytt wrote: »
    car will have to go back to UK to get a new V5C. NI an option ??

    I still don't understand how people are still getting caught with this. RoI drivers have been. importing cars from UK forever: this is not new.

    And the new V5C even has it written on it that it MUST be given to a person exporting it so that it can be re-reg'd in the new owners country.

    Does no one read anything anymore ??

    DVLA used to issue a permanent export cert up until September this year to ROI drivers, now they don't so hence why the increase of people in this predicament.

    I bought a car in Scotland last Saturday and the great fella i dealt with knew exactly the craic and gave me the complete V5C including the export section of it as he knows the VRT send them off to the DVLA once you clear the car here.


  • #63
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    jlow1 wrote: »
    I am well aware of that - see other thread - there is no reason why they cant send one to the dealer that sold the car though is there?
    I assume they just don't issue them to people outside of the UK.

    you assume wrong, they don't issue them anymore full stop.


  • #64
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    jlow1 wrote: »
    DVLA used to issue a permanent export cert up until September this year to ROI drivers, now they don't so hence why the increase of people in this predicament.

    I bought a car in Scotland last Saturday and the great fella i dealt with knew exactly the craic and gave me the complete V5C including the export section of it as he knows the VRT send them off to the DVLA once you clear the car here.

    they haven't issued them since February.


  • #65
    jlow1
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭jlow1


    Isambard wrote: »
    they haven't issued them since February.

    strange as i got one in March and they told me on the phone September.


  • #66
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    In fact it was 14th January. See first post this thread


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  • #67
    driver83
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭driver83


    Hi. I in the same situation now,
    bought car 28.01.2020 and previous owner send V5C to DVLA,
    I contact DVLA and in they system is now mark as permanently exported...
    HAS ANYONE SOLVED THE PROBLEM HOW TO REGISTER IN IRELAND ???


  • #68
    supervento
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 ✭✭supervento


    driver83 wrote: »
    Hi. I in the same situation now,
    bought car 28.01.2020 and previous owner send V5C to DVLA,
    I contact DVLA and in they system is now mark as permanently exported...
    HAS ANYONE SOLVED THE PROBLEM HOW TO REGISTER IN IRELAND ???


    You need someone that lives in the Uk to fill in v62 form and send it to dvla in their name and address... take 4-6 weeks for new v5


  • #69
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,790 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    supervento wrote: »
    You need someone that lives in the Uk to fill in v62 form and send it to dvla in their name and address... take 4-6 weeks for new v5

    if it's marked as exported by DVLA, then, to get a new V5C with number, you're going to have to present the car to a UK centre for visual inspection as well

    Back to my earlier question: does nobody read anything anymore? ?

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #70
    CPTM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,342 ✭✭✭CPTM


    galwaytt wrote: »
    if it's marked as exported by DVLA, then, to get a new V5C with number, you're going to have to present the car to a UK centre for visual inspection as well

    Back to my earlier question: does nobody read anything anymore? ?

    What are you trying to gain on this thread with that second question? Are you trying to give out to us or something? I read a lot, I just didnt see originals were required. Many people are saying visual inspection may not be required in all cases.


  • #71
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    CPTM wrote: »
    What are you trying to gain on this thread with that second question? Are you trying to give out to us or something? I read a lot, I just didnt see originals were required. Many people are saying visual inspection may not be required in all cases.

    he actually quoted the guy saying you need form V62 which isn't the case I believe with an export-marked car. Whether you can do this without an inspection remains to be seen. You won't find a definitive answer on here.


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  • #72
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    galwaytt wrote: »
    you're going to have to present the car to a UK centre for visual inspection as well

    Re: Imports/re-imports into UK.

    That hasn't happened for a long time (since they closed all the local DVLA offices). Now they when they do want to do an inspection, they send SGS round to the applicant's (UK) address to look at it. So yes, and equal problem, but it's not like the old days when it had to be taken to a DVLA local office and someone came out to look.

    I'd suggest, ring the DVLA to see what they say?


  • #73
    supervento
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 ✭✭supervento


    galwaytt wrote: »
    if it's marked as exported by DVLA, then, to get a new V5C with number, you're going to have to present the car to a UK centre for visual inspection as well

    Back to my earlier question: does nobody read anything anymore? ?

    This was not the case for a friend of mine in a similar situation last year..

    He purchased a vintage car in the uk. The export slip was sent off by the previous keeper (confirmed with seller he sent it in). Around 3 months later he went in to vrt it and because the bottom of the v5 was damaged and missing some document numbers he had to get a new v5. He simply transferred the vehicle into a family members name and address in the Uk and the dvla sent out a v5 in two weeks.... simple..


  • #74
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    supervento wrote: »
    This was not the case for a friend of mine in a similar situation last year..

    He purchased a vintage car in the uk. The export slip was sent off by the previous keeper (confirmed with seller he sent it in). Around 3 months later he went in to vrt it and because the bottom of the v5 was damaged and missing some document numbers he had to get a new v5. He simply transferred the vehicle into a family members name and address in the Uk and the dvla sent out a v5 in two weeks.... simple..

    was it marked as exported on the system though? easy thing to check. Maybe the slip went astray
    ,


  • #75
    supervento
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 ✭✭supervento


    Isambard wrote: »
    was it marked as exported on the system though? easy thing to check. Maybe the slip went astray
    ,

    Yes according to the vehicle enquiry checker it was marked as exported.


  • #76
    mac_daddy
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭mac_daddy


    I am unfortunately now in the same position as some folks here. Dealer sent slip to DVLA. I tried to register the car here last week and told I need the full log book. Contacted dealer who contacted the DVLA. The DVLA confirmed that they will now destroy the VC5 as it has left the country. Not sure what path to follow to get it resolved. My parents live up north which might be one helpful thing. I have a few queries if folks wouldn't mind sending back their thoughts.

    1. Am I at risk of the car getting impounded if I am stopped by a guard for having an English reg. I legitimately want to pay the damn fee which is frustrating!
    2. Would my car be classed as exported by the DVLA if they destroyed the original? If so I guessing I cannot request a new cert and would have to import it into my old man's name up north. Then take the new VC5 slip he receives and bring it to the NCT office to get registered. Pretty sure all this won't be resolved quickly and will have well exceeded the 30 day deadline which has me super anxious.


    Thanks!


  • #77
    CPTM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,342 ✭✭✭CPTM


    mac_daddy wrote: »
    I am unfortunately now in the same position as some folks here. Dealer sent slip to DVLA. I tried to register the car here last week and told I need the full log book. Contacted dealer who contacted the DVLA. The DVLA confirmed that they will now destroy the VC5 as it has left the country. Not sure what path to follow to get it resolved. My parents live up north which might be one helpful thing. I have a few queries if folks wouldn't mind sending back their thoughts.

    1. Am I at risk of the car getting impounded if I am stopped by a guard for having an English reg. I legitimately want to pay the damn fee which is frustrating!
    2. Would my car be classed as exported by the DVLA if they destroyed the original? If so I guessing I cannot request a new cert and would have to import it into my old man's name up north. Then take the new VC5 slip he receives and bring it to the NCT office to get registered. Pretty sure all this won't be resolved quickly and will have well exceeded the 30 day deadline which has me super anxious.


    Thanks!

    I would get on to the garage to see if they can help get it re-registered in your fathers name in the north. I threatened legal action with the garage, and told them it's a reasonable expectation from a consumer perspective for a garage to know and follow a process which allows the purchaser to drive the car in their own name. I'm sure many on here are dying to jump up and point the finger and say that isn't the case and the onus was on me, but, it worked for me and the garage seems to have done all the paperwork to re-register the car in my name at my sister's address in London. We're just in week 2 after those documents and cheque was submitted to the DVLA. I think we have to wait 3 or 4, and with this Coronavirus that might take longer.

    Edit: You'd be very unlucky for a Garda not to understand your situation. Keep a record of all emails showing you're doing your best to get things resolved.

    You can check here if the car is listed as exported or not:

    https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/


  • #78
    mac_daddy
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭mac_daddy


    CPTM wrote: »
    I would get on to the garage to see if they can help get it re-registered in your fathers name in the north. I threatened legal action with the garage, and told them it's a reasonable expectation from a consumer perspective for a garage to know and follow a process which allows the purchaser to drive the car in their own name. I'm sure many on here are dying to jump up and point the finger and say that isn't the case and the onus was on me, but, it worked for me and the garage seems to have done all the paperwork to re-register the car in my name at my sister's address in London. We're just in week 2 after those documents and cheque was submitted to the DVLA. I think we have to wait 3 or 4, and with this Coronavirus that might take longer.

    Edit: You'd be very unlucky for a Garda not to understand your situation. Keep a record of all emails showing you're doing your best to get things resolved.

    You can check here if the car is listed as exported or not:

    https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/

    This is great info. Thanks very much for the reply. Hope you get yours sorted soon!


  • #79
    mac_daddy
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭mac_daddy


    I spoke with the UK dealer. As they have a scanned copy of the original logbook (vc5) they will reregister the vehicle with the DVLA in my name and at their premises. They can do this online and expect it to be 4 working days. Then they will send it to me by recorded delivery. Hopefully this all goes to plan and it's an end to this rediculous saga. Hope this information helps others that end up in this situation too.


  • #80
    CPTM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,342 ✭✭✭CPTM


    mac_daddy wrote: »
    I spoke with the UK dealer. As they have a scanned copy of the original logbook (vc5) they will reregister the vehicle with the DVLA in my name and at their premises. They can do this online and expect it to be 4 working days. Then they will send it to me by recorded delivery. Hopefully this all goes to plan and it's an end to this rediculous saga. Hope this information helps others that end up in this situation too.

    That's good news because theres a lot of paperwork involved there as far as I could see. So it's good they're taking that on. Best of luck with the next few steps.


  • #81
    CPTM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,342 ✭✭✭CPTM


    Do you think the government will relax any fines for people who are struggling to rectify this situation due to Covid 19? I'm still trying to get the car registered in my sisters name in London. There was a bit of back and forth between herself and the DVLA a few weeks back when they asked for more details. Now I'm not even sure if the DVLA is open and running. In a few weeks, I'll be 3 months unregistered.


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  • #82
    mac_daddy
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭mac_daddy


    CPTM wrote: »
    Do you think the government will relax any fines for people who are struggling to rectify this situation due to Covid 19? I'm still trying to get the car registered in my sisters name in London. There was a bit of back and forth between herself and the DVLA a few weeks back when they asked for more details. Now I'm not even sure if the DVLA is open and running. In a few weeks, I'll be 3 months unregistered.
    To be honest, everything is so up in the air at the moment. I would expect they have not finalised rules being relaxed or widened but would think they would get to this at some point. It would be harder for them to fine you under the current circumstances. If you could maybe prove that you have been trying to get it resolved that might help. Hard to do that though with everything shutdown though. Perhaps if you sent emails to the VRT contact address you could use those as evidence.


  • #83
    CPTM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,342 ✭✭✭CPTM


    mac_daddy wrote: »
    To be honest, everything is so up in the air at the moment. I would expect they have not finalised rules being relaxed or widened but would think they would get to this at some point. It would be harder for them to fine you under the current circumstances. If you could maybe prove that you have been trying to get it resolved that might help. Hard to do that though with everything shutdown though. Perhaps if you sent emails to the VRT contact address you could use those as evidence.

    Yes, I just hope they won't think I brought the car into the state in January and I'm using the virus as an excuse for my complacency. I'm not sure they'll read through all my emails to the garage asking for updates. If they do come up with a rule, it will probably be for cars brought in after a certain date (whenever the virus took hold here) , without thinking about cases like this where people had to resolve logbook issues for cars brought in shortly before that.


  • #84
    CPTM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,342 ✭✭✭CPTM


    mac_daddy wrote: »
    I spoke with the UK dealer. As they have a scanned copy of the original logbook (vc5) they will reregister the vehicle with the DVLA in my name and at their premises. They can do this online and expect it to be 4 working days. Then they will send it to me by recorded delivery. Hopefully this all goes to plan and it's an end to this rediculous saga. Hope this information helps others that end up in this situation too.

    Did you get yours sorted mac_daddy? My sister got flipping coronavirus and so couldn't post the documents and now the DVLA are not accepting paper registrations.

    Does anyone know if it's possible to do all this re-registration online with the DVLA?

    How do I calculate how much I will be fined per month in worst case scenario?


  • #85
    mac_daddy
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭mac_daddy


    CPTM wrote: »
    Did you get yours sorted mac_daddy? My sister got flipping coronavirus and so couldn't post the documents and now the DVLA are not accepting paper registrations.

    Does anyone know if it's possible to do all this re-registration online with the DVLA?

    How do I calculate how much I will be fined per month in worst case scenario?

    I did get sorted in the end. It was really worrying me but I got lucky to get it over the line before all of this. In the back of my mind though I did think that if it did drag out, as long as I could show I was trying to sort it I would not get any hassle from the department. The dealer I bought the car off were able to register it in my name at their address. I believe they did it online. They then posted the full cert to me by recorded delivery and I went to the VRT office and managed to get it registered here. Was it a private sale for yourself or from a dealer? If it was a dealer I would pressurise them into getting a new cert.


  • #86
    cav93
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭cav93


    CPTM wrote: »
    Do you think the government will relax any fines for people who are struggling to rectify this situation due to Covid 19? I'm still trying to get the car registered in my sisters name in London. There was a bit of back and forth between herself and the DVLA a few weeks back when they asked for more details. Now I'm not even sure if the DVLA is open and running. In a few weeks, I'll be 3 months unregistered.

    CPTM did you get this resolved and get the v5? I'm in a very similar situation to you, bought a van off a guy who originally bought it off a ni auction without the v5. When I bought the van I had no idea the process was so complicated, but I have sent away the v62 form with my friends address in Derry, so hoping that works. Did u have any more hassle at all?


  • #87
    cav93
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭cav93


    CPTM wrote: »
    Do you think the government will relax any fines for people who are struggling to rectify this situation due to Covid 19? I'm still trying to get the car registered in my sisters name in London. There was a bit of back and forth between herself and the DVLA a few weeks back when they asked for more details. Now I'm not even sure if the DVLA is open and running. In a few weeks, I'll be 3 months unregistered.


    CPTM did you get this resolved and get the v5? I'm in a very similar situation to you, bought a van off a guy who originally bought it off a ni auction without the v5. When I bought the van I had no idea the process was so complicated, but I have sent away the v62 form with my friends address in Derry, so hoping that works. Did u have any more hassle at all?


  • #88
    billy few mates
    Registered Users Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭billy few mates


    cav93 wrote: »
    CPTM did you get this resolved and get the v5? I'm in a very similar situation to you, bought a van off a guy who originally bought it off a ni auction without the v5. When I bought the van I had no idea the process was so complicated, but I have sent away the v62 form with my friends address in Derry, so hoping that works. Did u have any more hassle at all?

    So just to be clear, I'm about to pick up a vehicle from NI this week and I should try and get the present owner to give me the whole logbook without tearing off the part he's supposed to send back to tell them it's being exported?


  • #89
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,495 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    billy few mates wrote: »
    So just to be clear, I'm about to pick up a vehicle from NI this week and I should try and get the present owner to give me the whole logbook without tearing off the part he's supposed to send back to tell them it's being exported?
    The seller must give you the V5C. They can keep the 'export slip', you don't need that, but you definitely need the rest! They simply have to write in to say the car had been sold for export.

    The procedure is explained on the DVLA website. Find the page and send the link to the seller in advance.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #90
    billy few mates
    Registered Users Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭billy few mates


    Esel wrote: »
    The seller must give you the V5C. They can keep the 'export slip', you don't need that, but you definitely need the rest! They simply have to write in to say the car had been sold for export.

    The procedure is explained on the DVLA website. Find the page and send the link to the seller in advance.

    Thanks, so I just let them fill in the export certificate (section 11) of the form and tear that section off and I need the rest of the form?


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  • #91
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,495 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    billy few mates wrote: »
    Thanks, so I just let them fill in the export certificate (section 11) of the form and tear that section off and I need the rest of the form?
    Yes, but they don't even need the export slip. A letter from them to state car exported is enough. Let them have the slip if it keeps them happy.

    Clarify this with them in advance by providing the link that details the procedure to avoid any snags on the day you are doing the deal.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #92
    billy few mates
    Registered Users Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭billy few mates


    Esel wrote: »
    Yes, but they don't even need the export slip. A letter from them to state car exported is enough. Let them have the slip if it keeps them happy.

    Clarify this with them in advance by providing the link that details the procedure to avoid any snags on the day you are doing the deal.

    Thanks for that, I've bought a few cars in the past from NI and the uk but in each case they were dealers who knew the story and just gave me the whole form. This is a private sale and the current owners want to do everything by the book so definitely want to hold on to the export section of the logbook. I'd already sent them a link explaining what I need and they've told me they won't do anything with it until I call up to collect it but then they want to send off the export section themselves.
    I assume they're worried I won't re register it and continue driving it in their name.
    Once I know it's not a problem I'll let them have it, they're being pretty good about everything else and nice people to deal with.
    Thanks again for the advice, it's a while since I last did it.


  • #93
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    Well the advice over export slips has varied over the years from yes we want a slip back, to no a letter will do. It doesn't really matter as long as they are notified in some way.

    However, the current procedure is at the bottom of this page: https://www.gov.uk/responsibilities-selling-vehicle
    Taking the vehicle abroad and registering it there
    1. Fill in the ‘permanent export’ section of your vehicle log book.
    2. Send it to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BD. Include a letter giving the buyer’s name and address.
    3. Give the rest of your log book to the buyer - they’ll need it to register the vehicle in the country they’re going to.

    You’ll usually get a refund on your vehicle tax in 4 to 6 weeks. The refund is worked out from the date DVLA gets your ‘permanent export’ section.

    You don't need the whole 2-page V5C either, the second page is just slips. The first A4 sheet is fine - the one that has all the vehicle details on.

    Front of the first sheet:
    v5c1.jpg

    Rear of the first sheet:
    v5c2.jpg

    Current red ones no longer show the previous recorded keeper (GDPR nonsense). I think the older blue ones are still valid (but watch out for dodgy ones) and the really old pre-V5C documents (V5 Vehicle Regsitration Document - not EU-friendly V5C Vehicle Registration Certificate) are no longer valid.


  • #94
    billy few mates
    Registered Users Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭billy few mates


    macplaxton wrote: »
    Well the advice over export slips has varied over the years from yes we want a slip back, to no a letter will do. It doesn't really matter as long as they are notified in some way.

    However, the current procedure is at the bottom of this page: https://www.gov.uk/responsibilities-selling-vehicle



    You don't need the whole 2-page V5C either, the second page is just slips. The first A4 sheet is fine - the one that has all the vehicle details on.

    Front of the first sheet:
    v5c1.jpg

    Rear of the first sheet:
    v5c2.jpg

    Current red ones no longer show the previous recorded keeper (GDPR nonsense). I think the older blue ones are still valid (but watch out for dodgy ones) and the really old pre-V5C documents (V5 Vehicle Regsitration Document - not EU-friendly V5C Vehicle Registration Certificate) are no longer valid.

    Thanks for the link and the two pics, very helpful and clear. In our case the V5 looks fine it shows the date they acquired it and the previous owner so not the latest post-GDPR version.


  • #95
    Yarisbob
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭Yarisbob


    Hi All
    Firstly apologies for dragging this up again ! I have fallen into this trap as well. Mine is an old car which got forgotton about. The car came from the UK in 2006 with a V5C - This got destroyed in a house fire. The car itself is here all snug in a garage for the last 14 years

    At the time we should have sorted the whole thing but here we are with a non runner UK car - an export marker on the DVLA website and a lost storage area.

    Reading this thread makes me feel a little anxious.

    My plan of action is
    Get the car ito a driving condition
    I have a good mate in The North who was going to fill in the V62 and get it registered to him but now it looks as if she has to be MOTed and an import form filled.

    Just him filling in the V62 and chancing it is probably wishful thinking. He could ring them up and argue that the export marker was a "mistake" but why then did he not register before now ??

    This is going to be a complete pain in the backside no doubt but I'm a patient man ...

    Bottom line is "Just get the V5C" and save yourself the grief - There is a way out but its painful !!


  • #96
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    judging by your name, you like your Yarisii. I'd use it for spares for the others you no doubt have/ will have over the next few years. It sounds like it's a lot of trouble for an old car.


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  • #97
    michael36
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭michael36


    Lads, I’m in a bit of a similar situation, got a bike last week, private seller, he’s sent off the book, I went to get it vrt’d today and said they cannot do it without the book and said to ring the dvla, the form was filed it for export, will I get anything in the post now or have I to reapply for a new v5?


  • #98
    Isambard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    if it's marked as exported , you'll have to re-register it in the UK somehow, and get a V5C that way. Not going to be easy.


  • #99
    pancyk
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭pancyk


    For everyone stuck for V5 docket, and dont have anyone with UK address.
    You can reach out to EMK Transport :

    Phone - 0872809481 - 9.30am -6pm
    Email - 9.30am - 6pm
    BEFORE 9.30AM & AFTER 6PM
    Text - 0872809481

    the ad says:

    EMK TRANSPORT - CAN APPLY NOW FOR CUSTOMERS V5 DOCUMENTS THAT ARE STRUGGLING TO GET THEM POSTED TO THE SOUTH OF IRELAND - THIS CAN BE COMPLETED FOR A FEE OF €150PER V5 APPLICATION.
    CONTACT EMK REGARDING THIS.

    found on :

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vehicle-transportation-ire-uk-uk-ire/21500147

    good luck

    please drop a line if this was helpful :)


  • #100
    cav93
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭cav93


    pancyk wrote: »
    For everyone stuck for V5 docket, and dont have anyone with UK address.
    You can reach out to EMK Transport :

    Phone - 0872809481 - 9.30am -6pm
    Email - 9.30am - 6pm
    BEFORE 9.30AM & AFTER 6PM
    Text - 0872809481

    the ad says:

    EMK TRANSPORT - CAN APPLY NOW FOR CUSTOMERS V5 DOCUMENTS THAT ARE STRUGGLING TO GET THEM POSTED TO THE SOUTH OF IRELAND - THIS CAN BE COMPLETED FOR A FEE OF €150PER V5 APPLICATION.
    CONTACT EMK REGARDING THIS.

    found on :

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vehicle-transportation-ire-uk-uk-ire/21500147

    good luck

    please drop a line if this was helpful :)

    Can I just say the above is a very extortionate amount to pay someone for something that should only cost £25. Surely most people have some mate or family members with a uk or ni address who could help them out. I eventually got mine sorted and vrtd after an anxious wait. Also just to remind people in this situation the vrt are accepting vehicles as owned since the day of presentation to vrt centre only until 31st Aug. After that the old rule comes back of book vrt appointment 7 days after purchase, and have done 28 days after. So just a heads up for anyone that has had a uk vehicle for some time now is your chance


  • #101
    steinbock123
    Registered Users Posts: 649 ✭✭✭steinbock123


    cav93 wrote: »
    Can I just say the above is a very extortionate amount to pay someone for something that should only cost £25. Surely most people have some mate or family members with a uk or ni address who could help them out. I eventually got mine sorted and vrtd after an anxious wait. Also just to remind people in this situation the vrt are accepting vehicles as owned since the day of presentation to vrt centre only until 31st Aug. After that the old rule comes back of book vrt appointment 7 days after purchase, and have done 28 days after. So just a heads up for anyone that has had a uk vehicle for some time now is your chance

    Does that mean that I can just rock up at the vrt office with no appointment at the moment and they’ll deal with me on the spot?? And also that I won’t need proof of the ferry until 31st August??
    Or am I reading that wrong?.


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