Editorial file
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 from first-hand experience. Writes plain-English guides to UK record-keeping rules. .
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Guides by Jamie Dawson
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What Is an HPI Check and Do You Need One?
A UK used-car buyer's guide to HPI checks, exactly what's covered, typical cost, the £30,000 guarantee, and when free gov.uk checks suffice.
30 Mar 2026
3 min read
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How to Transfer a V5C When Selling Your Car
A UK seller's guide to transferring the V5C, DVLA online transfer, the V5C/2 green slip, tax refund, and avoiding continuing liability for the buyer's fines.
27 Mar 2026
6 min read
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V5C Red Flags: 8 Signs the Logbook Isn't Genuine
Eight red flags UK used-car buyers should check on a V5C before paying, watermarks, security features, VIN mismatch, and the DVLA verification tools.
27 Mar 2026
5 min read
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Lost Your V5C Logbook? Here's Exactly What to Do
What to do when you've lost your UK V5C logbook, the DVLA online replacement service, V62 fallback, £25 fee, and driving rules while you wait.
27 Mar 2026
3 min read
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How to Check a Car's Logbook Before You Buy
A UK used-car buyer's V5C inspection checklist, watermark, DVLA online check, VIN match, keeper name, and the cloning signs most people miss.
27 Mar 2026
3 min read
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Car Logbook (V5C) UK: Every Section Decoded
Every section of the UK V5C logbook decoded, keeper vs owner, the V5C/2 new keeper slip, the document reference number explained, plus how to spot the most-faked sections.
26 Mar 2026
9 min read
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