Petem95

Im looking into buying a car which has been stolen recovered. I dont think its even got a V5, so I assume I would need to re-register it with the DVLA.

Thing is tho, will it have to get new plates, and become a Q-reg?? Havent seen any Q-reg cars around for ages, so Im not sure if this is still the case? Does it stay on the HPI register as having been stolen/recovered now??

MattW

You will need to apply for a V5 in your name but it will keep its current registration.

Petem95

Thanks

So under what circumstances would a car have to have a Q-reg plate? Or do they simply not do these anymore?

Freak

when they cannot determine its original pre theft identify/age, they whack it on a Q

scoobyvirgin

When my last car was reported stolen it was initially listed on hpi as being so. Once I had got it back it was removed. I don't know if this is always the case though

StickyMicky

wouldnt bother with Q plates

you get pulled all the time for checks, it pisses you off after 2 days

Huxley Chick

I had Q plates on my first ever car & never got pulled (had it for about 5yrs) - always used to get asked about it by people that saw it though

StickyMicky

isnt that because your a woman though?

i had a q plate car as my first one and i got slaughterd everytime i saw a policeman, even when they were on foot and i was driving down the road

Huxley Chick

perhaps it was because I looked far too sweet & innocent







looks can be very deceptive though

pugoetru

Q plates do get pulled more often the police think they are more likely to have stolen parts used during their rebuilds

A friend of mine had his taken off him never seen it for 6 months he ran a scrap yard and built it up himself so had no reciepts to prove most of parts were legit

got it back and had to start again !!

fatherpierre

I've got a Q plate and have never been pulled in the 2 years I've had it.