Well that was easy, I hope it's worked!

dreamdaisy
dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
edited 31. Oct 2014, 11:56 in Community Chit-chat archive
My road tax disc expires on Friday and, when investigating renewing on-line, I discovered why I haven't had a reminder: it's gone to the old house because I forgot to change the address on the V5C. Still, I had all the right information so forged ahead. A few clicks later and it was done, obviously I won't be sent a paper disc but I guess I'm legal for Saturday.

It was very straightforward - I just hope it's worked. I will note the reference number on my breakdown rescue papers which are kept in the car, just in case Plod pulls me over for a friendly word. DD
Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just done ours DD, it will be strange driving round with no tax disc in.. :shock:
    Love
    Barbara
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Who's a clever girl, then :D Well done! Hope it worked.
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  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done DD ,i envy all you folk that can drive neither hubby and i ever learned its one of my regrets in life.Mig
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I tried to do it online the other day and the system was down :? so tried phoning, went through an automated system got to the end to be told I was getting passed over to an advisor :o I went through the same questions with said advisor to be told that the system wouldn't accept my DLA reference number I would have to go to my post office :shock: so much for technology. xx
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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Mine isn't due quite yet but it is going to be weird.
    I will have to write the number down as well.....I'm useless at remembering to carry things around with me :?

    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Villier, my DLA reference number is my NI number: is it different in Scotland?

    Mig, I started 'driving' when I was five, I would sit on my Dad's lap and steer the car while he did the pedals and gears (my arms and legs weren't long enough :wink: ) then, aged seven, I graduated to changing gear whilst Pa steered and did the pedals. This was all executed on the very quiet roads of our housing estate. I was taught by my friend's father but never bothered to take a test because I didn't have (and couldn't afford) a car. That all came later. I love driving and hope I can carry on for a good while yet even though my annual mileage is now less than 2,000 miles per annum. Beatrice is disproportionately expensive to maintain but she is very useful. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It must be different here DD, they use your NI number and a reference number as well. xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've discovered it's the same with you as with me - a thought twigged and I've dug out my Certificate of Entitlement to DLA which has a seven-digit serial number. This is the piece of paper that entitles me to a free tax-disc so I keep it with all my car papers. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben