Driving abroad without V5C doc. (1 Viewer)

[fred flintstone]

When I got caught speeding €90 fine and only document they wanted was V5.

 

[fred flintstone]

Also when my car was impounded in Benidorm I couldn't get it back without the V5. Worst thing was that V5 was in glove box. They didn't want me to access the car so how could I show it to them, catch 22.. After much gesticulating they let me open the car..

 

[Baldeagle7470]

Also when my car was impounded in Benidorm I couldn't get it back without the V5. Worst thing was that V5 was in glove box. They didn't want me to access the car so how could I show it to them, catch 22.. After much gesticulating they let me open the car..

Idiots,that's where you are supposed to keep it surely,I am struggling with French beaurocracy at the moment after living here for years but seems not only here!!

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[scotzsue]

I wouldn't have thought so.

We've never been asked for ours.

I have in Spain

 

[sallylillian]

A friend of ours was fined Euro 1000 if I remember correctly for no V5 or Insurance doc, he had to get them sent over from the UK!!

 

[Bailey58]

I'm getting copies emailed, they will have to do.

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[Minxy]

I'm overseas in the car and completely forgot the V5 and insurance docs, am I bovvered?

Errrr ....

I'm getting copies emailed, they will have to do.

YUP!

 

[MR. FUSION]

Just remember Schengen no longer exists between some countries, and you may well be stopped. When I was stopped at borders recently I was asked for passports and driving licence but nothing else.

 

[gus-lopez]

Does that mean that they requirement to provide V5 for repairs is to reduce theft?

No, they can't /won't look for parts without the vin /registration number in a main dealers. I've even seen it asked for in a scrap yard to identify a model.

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[Barclaybasher]

No, they can't /won't look for parts without the vin /registration number in a main dealers. I've even seen it asked for in a scrap yard to identify a model.

Just scrapped a UK vehicle in Spain, you have to have V5 and copy of passport

 

[Reallyretired]

As many others have said, if you need a repair you need the V5 or a copy of it. When I needed a repair in France I had to get my stepson to find it at home and fax it. As the fax copy was acceptable I assume a photocopy would be too.

 

[Candapack]

New V5C came yesterday. Hooray.
But, while the Revenue Weight has been amended to show 3850kg, the Max permissible mass is still showing 3650kg.
Do I need to send it back?

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[Lenny HB]

New V5C came yesterday. Hooray.
But, while the Revenue Weight has been amended to show 3850kg, the Max permissible mass is still showing 3650kg.
Do I need to send it back?

That's normal they do that in 90% of cases complete numpties. Took me 4 months to get a correct V5 after I upgraded.

 

[DBK]

Just carry the scanned copies with you. They should at least show you own the vehicle. Otherwise, just learn to shrug. Unless you have a major accident who is going to know?

To contradict myself I was subsequently pulled over in Santander ferry port. Spanish policeman wanted to see the V5. I had the original so don't know if he would have accepted a scanned copy. He was a remarkably glum individual with no obvious sense of humour, so probably not!

 

[Lenny HB]

To contradict myself I was subsequently pulled over in Santander ferry port. Spanish policeman wanted to see the V5. I had the original so don't know if he would have accepted a scanned copy. He was a remarkably glum individual with no obvious sense of humour, so probably not!

Had a car broken into once in Lyon they wouldn't even fill out a crime report I needed for the insurance until they had seen the V5. I did have the V5 but not on me so that wasted another couple of hours.

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[MR. FUSION]

The chances of being pulled in Europe on borders is much greater now, I was asked for passport mainly but also driving licence. (2013 went through 10 countries no border patrols & was never asked for anything) Best get everything in order before you travel.

 

[Candapack]

Thanks all for replies.
I phoned SV Tech who did the upgrade and explained what was on my new V5C.
The chap there said they never do change the "Max Permissible Weight", only the "Revenue Weight".
Seems odd?

 

[Phillybarbour]

Always take our V5, never needed it??

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[sallylillian]

One day you will so...

 

[Lot lover]

French garages seem unable to work without it.

As we have to carry originals of all our docs French garages would not understand why you would not have them.

Also when a man with a gun asks to see them I always oblige.

 

[Minxy]

New V5C came yesterday. Hooray.
But, while the Revenue Weight has been amended to show 3850kg, the Max permissible mass is still showing 3650kg.
Do I need to send it back?

Just ring them up and tell them they've not amended the other section, I had this and they just corrected it and sent out another one.

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[Minxy]

Thanks all for replies.
I phoned SV Tech who did the upgrade and explained what was on my new V5C.
The chap there said they never do change the "Max Permissible Weight", only the "Revenue Weight".
Seems odd?

What a load of b*llocks!

I know exactly the reason the DVLA only ever changed the Tax class and not the other - it was because it wasn't in the DVLA's 'rule book' that they HAD to do both, hence it was never ever done - it was only when I personally contacted the DVLA when I'd got my new V5C back which had a Tax Class of 4250kg but a MPW of 3500kg that the manager there checked the 'rule book' and found it didn't mention changing the latter but agreed it should match and that she would forward details of this omission to get the 'rule book' amended to state that both bits had to be changed.

... so instead of SVTech getting in touch with the DVLA and telling them they've just let it stay as that knowing full well that it was wrong ... wonderful! SVTech are thought of as the 'holy grail' by a lot of people for vehicle uprating etc so if they couldn't be bothered to inform the DVLA of something which was wrong it doesn't sit well with me, especially for the money they charge and a simple phone call from them would have sorted it for everyone.

 

[Minxy]

Taken from MY camper's new V5C:

 

[Candapack]

What a load of b*llocks!

I know exactly the reason the DVLA only ever changed the Tax class and not the other - it was because it wasn't in the DVLA's 'rule book' that they HAD to do both, hence it was never ever done - it was only when I personally contacted the DVLA when I'd got my new V5C back which had a Tax Class of 4250kg but a MPW of 3500kg that the manager there checked the 'rule book' and found it didn't mention changing the latter but agreed it should match and that she would forward details of this omission to get the 'rule book' amended to state that both bits had to be changed.

... so instead of SVTech getting in touch with the DVLA and telling them they've just let it stay as that knowing full well that it was wrong ... wonderful! SVTech are thought of as the 'holy grail' by a lot of people for vehicle uprating etc so if they couldn't be bothered to inform the DVLA of something which was wrong it doesn't sit well with me, especially for the money they charge and a simple phone call from them would have sorted it for everyone.

Thanks Minxy.
It did sound a bit like what you said, and it definitely seemed wrong to have 2 different weights showing.
I'll phone first thing Monday.

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[Candapack]

So, phoned on Monday. First thought was "aw naw, it's an Indian call centre". Turned out the very nice lady was just Welsh -( I can say that after the abuse I get for being Jockish.)
Anyway, phoned Monday, the new and correct V5C came today.
Thanks again Minxy Girl.

 

[OldWomble]

Strange, we've had work done over there and never been asked for it. Regarding the vehicle weight, the V5 means diddlysquat! It's the "Plate" fixed to the vehicle that they go by.

 

[mustaphapint]

However I have done dozens if not hundreds of trips into Europe with various vehicles over the last 25 years and never been asked for the V5. Insurance and licence yes, but not the V5.

I take this back. I was stopped last week in our UK reg van at a routine roadside check near our home in Brittany and asked to produce all documents. V5, insurance, MOT and driving licence. All very polite and I was soon on my way.

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[Anthea M]

I take this back. I was stopped last week in our UK reg van at a routine roadside check near our home in Brittany and asked to produce all documents. V5, insurance, MOT and driving licence. All very polite and I was soon on my way.

Hope Ian and Helga have their docs. Up to date?!

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

Interesting stuff. I've always carried the originals, but I think I'll make use of the work scanning and printing facilities to have copies handy as well, sounds like checks are on the increase and bound to need something fixing one day.

 

[Yorick]

When my clutch went in France a few years ago,I couldn't get it fixed without the V5

Yup. When my engine belt went, I had to show V5 for engine number to order a spare.

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