| If you are looking to buy any second-hand car you must look very closely at this document. It contains all the details of the car you are about to hand over your hard–earned cash for, so you must check that everything matches.
'Ringers' - stolen cars made to resemble a legitimate car - are an increasing risk but you may be able to spot discrepancies like the engine number or VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) not matching the one on the V5C. If either of these does not match,is illegible or you're suspicious then walk away. Let another mug part with his money but the right thing to do is to report this to the Police…
This is a very important document. You'll find it impossible to tax your car or sell it without one. If you are daft enough to lose it then you'll have to apply to the DVLA for a replacement and this will set you back £19. If you have the document stolen, then report it to the Police as it's quite likely that some villain will be using it to sell a 'ringed' car.
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