Hi all,
I am considering buying a car from the UK. I need to clarify legal ownership of a car in the UK as it seems there is a distinction between the owner and the keeper.
As far as I can tell, the owner is whomever pays tax to register it, and/or named in a receipt from the previous owner, while the V5 only lists the keeper.
How is ownership established in the eyes of the DVLA if the car is not currently taxed? Previous taxation or proof of last sale?
Need to be sure this is right for both leaving the UK and proof of sale to register here - by all accounts I need a bill of sale or receipt AND the V5.
Cheers
I am considering buying a car from the UK. I need to clarify legal ownership of a car in the UK as it seems there is a distinction between the owner and the keeper.
As far as I can tell, the owner is whomever pays tax to register it, and/or named in a receipt from the previous owner, while the V5 only lists the keeper.
How is ownership established in the eyes of the DVLA if the car is not currently taxed? Previous taxation or proof of last sale?
Need to be sure this is right for both leaving the UK and proof of sale to register here - by all accounts I need a bill of sale or receipt AND the V5.
Cheers