Can I tell the DVLA I have scrapped my car online?
Can I tell the DVLA I have scrapped my car online?
You can tell the DVLA you've scrapped your car either online or by post. You'll just need the vehicle registration number, the 11-digit reference number from your V5 and the name and address of the scrapyard you sold it to.Dec 8, 2021
How do I tell DVLA my car is scrapped without logbook?
You must write a letter by post to the DVLA notifying them of the sale and giving them specific details regarding your vehicle, the scrap yard and the sale. They will need to know your vehicle's model and make and registration number and the exact date the transaction took place.
What do I do with my V5C when I scrap my car?
Completing your V5C log book when you scrap your car You should fill out the date of the transfer and details of the scrap yard buying your car. You'll then need to sign the slip and get the collection driver to sign for the scrap yard too.
How do I let DVLA know my car is scrapped without a V5?
- Your name and address.
- The fact your car has been scrapped.
- The exact date the car was sold on for scrap.
- Vehicle registration number.
- Vehicle make and model.
- Name & address of the car scrap dealer used.
Can I scrap a car with no log book?
Legally, you do not need to have the V5C document to scrap a car. However when scrapping your vehicle, you can simply notify DVLA to let them know you have sold the vehicle to the trade as scrap.
How do I notify DVLA that my car has been scrapped?
DVLA will send you a letter within four weeks to confirm that they know the vehicle has been scrapped and that you're no longer responsible for it. Call DVLA on 0300 790 6802 if you do not receive the letter. If you broke up the vehicle personally, you must continue to tax it, or declare it off road (SORN).
What part of my v5 do I need to scrap my car?
Even in situations where the ATF and DVLA are responsible for registering your vehicle to be scrapped, you are still legally required to complete section 9 of the V5C vehicle registration certificate and send it to the DVLA. Once done, you should receive a response letter within four weeks confirming receipt.
How do you scrap a car with a v5?
Legally, you do not need to have the V5C document to scrap a car. Usually, to replace a V5C document you have to apply to the DVLA and pay a fee of £25. However when scrapping your vehicle, you can simply notify DVLA to let them know you have sold the vehicle to the trade as scrap.
How do I notify the DVLA of scrapping my vehicle?
In the likely event that you don't have it written down, all you have to do is write a letter to the DVLA. Just explain that you've scrapped your car but don't have the V5C. Give them your full name and address, along with the name, address and VAT number of the dismantler you've sold the car to.Dec 8, 2021