Aviation Logbooks
What Is a Pilot Logbook? CAA Requirements Explained
UK pilots must keep a CAA-compliant flight logbook recording every hour flown. Here's what it must contain, how to fill it in, and the legal requirements.
Jamie Dawson
Editor of Logbook.co.uk. Director of Gemini AMPM, a UK fire and security business, so the Fire Safety and Security guides here are written with first-hand. Writes plain-English guides to UK record-keeping rules. .
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
Importing a Car to the UK: Logbook and Registration Guide
The full UK car import paperwork path — NOVA, IVA/MOT, first registration on V55/5, DVLA age evidence requirements, and what to keep afterwards.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
How to Change Your Address on a V5C (Plus the £1,000 Fine for Not Updating)
The 30-second online process to change your V5C address — plus the £1,000 fine the DVLA can issue if you forget. Most drivers don't know about either.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
What Is a V62 Form? How to Apply for a Replacement Logbook
The UK V62 form explained — when to apply for a replacement V5C, the £25 fee, DVLA timings, and the mistakes that delay replacement.
Property Logbooks
Property Logbooks and House Sales: What Buyers Need to Know
What documents UK house buyers expect from sellers — TA6/TA10, FENSA, Gas Safety, EICR, planning, and how a complete logbook speeds the sale.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
Full vs Partial Service History: The 5–15% Discount UK Trade Applies
The 5–15% discount UK trade applies on partial vs full service history — by car segment, by gap pattern, with the negotiation table buyers should use at the dealership.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
Logbook Loans vs Personal Loans: Which Is Cheaper?
A UK guide to logbook loans vs personal loans — real APR comparisons, total interest cost, and the safer credit options most borrowers overlook.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
Logbook Loan Risks: What They Don't Tell You
A UK consumer guide to the real risks of logbook loans — Bill of Sale repossession, 400%+ APR, and the lack of normal consumer credit protections.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
What Is a Logbook Loan and Is It Worth It?
A plain-English UK guide to logbook loans — how Bill of Sale works, APR ranges, repossession rules, and why most lenders now avoid this product.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
Written-Off Cars: Categories Explained (Cat A, B, S, N)
The UK car write-off categories A, B, S, N explained — what each one means for the DVLA V5C marker, value, MOT, and whether the car can return to the road.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
Mileage Fraud: How to Spot a Clocked Car in the UK
A UK used-car buyer's checklist for spotting a clocked vehicle — MOT history red flags, service book audits, physical wear signs, and where to report fraud.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
How to Check If a Car Has Outstanding Finance
A UK used-car buyer's guide to finance checks — HPI, Experian AutoCheck, CDL Vehicle Finance — plus your rights if the car turns out to be on finance.