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A UK car log book, also known as V5C, is a document issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The document contains details about a car and is issued to the registered keeper of that vehicle. A UK car log book contains all the specific information about the car and the keeper.
What does the car log book contain?
The car log book serves as a summary of the vehicle’s information such as make, model, chassis number, colour etc. It also keeps a record of the registration history and tax peyments of the vehicle.
It is very important to update the DVLA of any relevant personal or car-related changes, such as your address changing, or repainting your car in another colour. Any other car-related modifications must be updated too.
Note that the UK car log book is not proof of vehicle ownership. It only shows who is responsible for registering and taxing the vehicle.
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If you are buying a new car, normally the dealer will register the vehicle for you with the DVLA. In case the dealer does not, you can register and get the log book online.
If purchasing a used vehicle, the seller will be able to register the vehicle on your name online or by post.
In case you have lost or damaged your UK car log book, or it has been stolen, you can get a new car log book online.
If you need to change personal details, such as an address change or name change, or you need to declare any modifications you have made to the vehicle, you will need to apply by post.
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