New
Vehicle Registration Documents to be issued to combat fraud
See the new V5C.
More
Information released by
the DVLA on 23rd July 2010 on the new V5C document. More
DirectGov "Buyer Beware" website. More
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Buying an MGV8 - our useful book for all enthusiasts buying an MGV8. More
Updated: 4.8.10 |
 | From
the 15th August 2010 all V5Cs that are issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing
Agency (DVLA) will have a new look. The new V5C will make it clear that the registration
certificate is not proof of ownership and will provide details of where you can
get advice on buying a used vehicle. Anyone
with the existing blue version need not do anything as both types of document
are still valid. | | The
new V5C is the red document on the right above and the familar old form is in
blue. You can see a copy of the new document and the full text of the email issued
by the "Strategic Communications Manager" at the DVLA on 23rd July 2010
via our links. New V5C and DVLA
email 230710 (4.8.10) | |
| Chris
Hunt Cooke reports that in 2006, a batch of blank V5 documents were stolen. Acting,
as they describe it, as a matter of urgency, in order to protect vehicle buyers,
the DVLA are introducing a re-designed document, which will start being used next
month for new issues. In a year’s time they will be issued for all remaining
vehicles whenever they are re-taxed or SORN declared. (21.7.10) |
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