V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
Free vs Paid Car History Check: What's the Difference?
A UK used-car buyer's comparison of free vs paid history checks — what gov.uk gives you free, what HPI/AutoCheck add, and when to pay.
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V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
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.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
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.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
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.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
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.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
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.
V5C & Vehicle Logbooks
V5C Logbook UK: Every Section Decoded (and Why Reference Numbers Change)
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.