Originally Posted by
doga-ot
You cannot sorn a car just bought until logbook comes back in your name
Wrong,you simply fill in a form and send it to the dvla,you can download the form off t'internet or pick it up at DVLA local office.
[QUOTE=Phil-zetec-S;6261620]If its sorned by the previous owner surly u dont have to? Am not sure with this, i sold a car, claimed me tax back but the lad i sold it to still got a fine.. Strange one that[/QUOTE/]
Nope,as soon as you buy it,it becomes your responsibility.
Originally Posted by
stevieturbo
If you buy an untaxed car, you have to SORN it or tax it.
It really is as simple as that. Any previous SORN does not pass on with ownership
Spot on.
Originally Posted by
rstezza
I'd be interested to no what happens. I didnt relise that when you buy a car they dont send you a tax reminder. Every car i have bought that was taxed is SORND. But i have 3 Cars that bought and storred that i have not SORNED. one of which is 3years ago and the other two 18mounths ago. Now i have heard nothing at all from DVLA. But just resently its been brought to my attention that i should have written to the DVLA and imformed them... So do i keep my head down? Or do i call them up and see what they say? I was thinking of going to my local office and seeing whats what.. Im shitting a brick.
Say fuck all,you wouldn't pop into the copshop to tell them you just did 35 in a 30 would you?
If your concerned "sell" the car onto a mate/family member and then get them to start the SORN process. I've got some cars that I've never sorned,but their in my name and address yet I've never recieved a letter.
I haven't got the fine yet, but I expect to get one through since I am the registered owner. It said when i taxed the car that they will be in contact about the "offence".
Doubt you'll hear anything,had the same with the saph shell I had off slider,was out by about a month and the wording says we "may" get in touch with you regarding this offence.
Did you also know that when you recieve a fine for not declaring SORN of £80 reduced to £40 and some bumph of "you may also want to pay the back tax of £30 odd" you don't need to pay that?
Just send the cheque for £40 off to Bournemouth and sleep easy as its a "voluntary" payment.
Found this out by accident!!!!