What V5C (logbook) means for you
For a buyer, the logbook is your main check on who is selling. Make sure the name and address on it match the seller's ID, and that the VIN on the V5C matches the one on the windscreen and door pillar. A mismatch is a warning sign, so stop and ask questions.
The V5C doesn't show finance. If the car is on hire purchase or PCP, the finance company may still own it until the last payment, so run a finance check before you pay. Our Finance & Stolen Check costs £4.99 and can confirm this.