What is a V5 logbook loan or title loan? Just like a high street money shop lends you cash based on the value of your goods you can get a cash loan against the value of your car.The best part is that you keep your car, no trade-ins! Dumbarton Logbook loans are a great, stress-free way to get cash from your car. Click Get Quote to compare our rates now. The fact is this type of logbook loan can have lower APRs and therefore cheaper than some other last minute loan and payday options.