V5 Document ?

[Wayne]

I cannot see the DVLA getting that wrong, yes have seen cock ups over the year but nothing that major and as above if it is a import the value will be less.

LoL ... you obviously did'nt watch Watchdog last year 

One guy was not allowed to ride his motorbike and had to resit his test because the DVLA cocked up and had'nt ticked the "motorcycle" category on his new license.  The DVLA refused to admit their error and correct their mistake 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2009/04/dvla_removing_license_entitlem.html

and he was'nt the only one 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2009/05/dvla_update.html

We have to 1st register vehicles new where I work, the form you have to fill out is complex but the paperwork that has to be sent back with the form includes proof that it is new in this country, hence why I said and I will stand by what I said that I cannot see the dvla getting this wrong, yes I know about the driving license issues etc but this is a different ball game.

[AlanD]

However, just because a car is an import it doesn't neccessarily affect the value of the vehicle.

Sorry but thats wrong. If the car does indeed turn out to be an import it WILL be worth less.

[smartypants]

Its worth as much as someone is prepared to pay

[JonnyG]

We have to 1st register vehicles new where I work, the form you have to fill out is complex but the paperwork that has to be sent back with the form includes proof that it is new in this country, hence why I said and I will stand by what I said that I cannot see the dvla getting this wrong, yes I know about the driving license issues etc but this is a different ball game.

I hear what you're saying but there are many people with imports who do not have this "special note" on the V5.  The car in question is not newly registered, so it could be a DVLA mistake when preparing the newer V5 after transferring owners.

I could'nt see the DVLA losing over 100,000 blank V5 forms but yes they did 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7509408.stm

Now that is a different ball game altogether 

[AlanD]

Its worth as much as someone is prepared to pay

lol yes but I think your missing the point a bit.

If you have 2 cars that are the same, ones an import ones a UK original the UK car is worth more and demands more money. Good luck trying to con them into paying more for the import.

[Egbutt Wash]

Over the last 13 years I've imported 8 vehicles, each brand new.  The V5 does not say they are imports.  My service history is stamped in English, the PDI stamp stays with me.  I've never had a problem selling at UK price.

Each vehicle was standard spec.  Each standard spec was higher than the poverty spec sold to us in the UK.
For example, my GTI came with cruise and a centre armrest as standard.

My three reasons for importing are 1/ Save money, 2/ Better spec, 3/ Crappy UK dealers

[raptorSE]

I would want something in writing aswell mate dont want any hassle when you decide to sell it.

[smartypants]

Its worth as much as someone is prepared to pay

lol yes but I think your missing the point a bit.

If you have 2 cars that are the same, ones an import ones a UK original the UK car is worth more and demands more money. Good luck trying to con them into paying more for the import.

What if the import was formerly owned by Angelina Jolie?

[AlanD]

Then I would sniff the seats . . . .

[smartypants]

LOL