If you’ve lost your V5C logbook, you might be wondering if it’s possible to scrap your car without it. No need to worry, scrapping car without logbook is possible, but there are additional steps to follow.
Yes, your registration certificate, also known as the V5C or logbook, is not essential when you scrap a car. However, it helps if you can find it, as it can make things easier. If you don’t have your registration certificate, you’ll be asked to provide alternative ID.
If you don’t have your logbook, with CarTakeBack you’ll still be able to follow a quick and easy process to scrap your car.
We’ll need to see a valid photo ID and it can be helpful if you have any MOT certificates, service records, or insurance documents too.
When you scrap a car, you need to inform DVLA. To do this without a V5C, you should write to DVLA, Swansea SA99 1BD, with the following details included
After you do this, you’ll be sent a letter confirming you’re no longer the registered keeper of the car, and a refund cheque for any full months left on your vehicle tax.
The value of your scrap car can depend on many factors, including the global demand for scrap metal, as well as the make and model, age, weight, condition, and even the location of your car. Plus, whether there are any reusable parts on your vehicle. So, each scrap car price will vary.
To find out how much your scrap car is worth, just tell us your reg and postcode, either using our online form or by calling our Customer Services Team, and you’ll instantly find out the value of your scrap car. There’s no obligation and all quotes are guaranteed for seven days.
Though it's not required for scrapping your car, if you choose to, you can apply for a replacement V5C - the service costs £25.
When you apply, you'll need the registration number, vehicle identification number (VIN) or chassis number, and name and postcode registered on your V5C.
If DVLA records are not updated correctly when you sell or dispose of your car, you could get an £80 fine, be liable for any traffic offence penalties carried out in it, as well as tax in arrears, County Court Judgements, a further fine of £1,000 and even prosecution.
If there’s still some road tax left on your car, after you’ve notified DVLA that you’ve sold it, they will refund any complete months that remain.
DVLA will post a cheque to the registered keeper shown on the registration certificate (V5C) within 6 weeks. If you don’t get your refund within 6 weeks, contact DVLA.
To see what your scrap car is worth, simply enter your reg and postcode…
