V5C & Vehicle Logbooks

1 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.

01 Apr 2026 5 min read → 2 Full vs Partial Service History: The 5 to 15% Discount UK Trade Applies

The 5 to 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.

01 Apr 2026 5 min read → 3 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.

01 Apr 2026 4 min read → 4 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.

01 Apr 2026 5 min read → 5 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.

01 Apr 2026 5 min read → 6 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.

01 Apr 2026 4 min read → 7 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.

30 Mar 2026 3 min read → 8 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.

30 Mar 2026 3 min read → 9 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.

30 Mar 2026 2 min read → 10 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 → 11 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 → 12 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.

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