I have a question on where I stand legally on buying a car which the log book has not arrived for yet. I ask this as I put a small deposit down on a car on monday with a view to paying the rest of the cash when the log book arrived. The owner is basically selling the car straight on again as he bought it for his girlfriend and she doesnt like it. Now I have had constant communication with the owner he seems a genuine bloke he has history with the car such as previous MOT's etc. Ive done a HPI check on the car and its all clear and says mileage is accurate no hidden finance no previous insurance claims etc. When I gave a deposit he gave me a full written receipt signed by himself. Now he says if I want I can come pay for the car and take it away and he will forward the log book on. Where would I stand legally if I got a receipt from him for full sale of the car but didnt have the log book? Im asking as I could really do with the car as I start a new job next week.