MrC 142 Posted January 17, 2019 Sent my cheque off mid December, not heard a bean and the cheques not been cashed. I usually have the letter by now. Anyone else waiting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted January 17, 2019 We’re in same boat wouldn’t panic yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted January 17, 2019 Snap, cheque took months last time around to be cashed so nothing to worry about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted January 17, 2019 I remembered what happened last year and sent mine off ASAP. Got it back before Christmas. He said smugly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony911 79 Posted January 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, David Ayers said: I remembered what happened last year and sent mine off ASAP. Got it back before Christmas. He said smugly! Apply early got ours back before Christmas too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted January 17, 2019 I was concerned, so contacted DVLA, they aknowledged that there was a back log and said that they were happy to authorise the use of them until the end of Jan. Got my confirmation about a week ago, but oddly they always cash the cheque after I’ve received the confirmation... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCC 31 Posted January 17, 2019 27 minutes ago, Ocsltd said: I was concerned, so contacted DVLA, they aknowledged that there was a back log and said that they were happy to authorise the use of them until the end of Jan. Got my confirmation about a week ago, but oddly they always cash the cheque after I’ve received the confirmation... Same here. Still not received anything yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
have a word with the wife 299 Posted January 17, 2019 we have been invited to a party they're having this year, it's in a brewery end of march when they cashed my cheque last year............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrC 142 Posted January 17, 2019 Whats the crack if the cheque was lost in the post, Im guessing you get some kind of warning/reminder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NITM 3 Posted January 17, 2019 Still waiting too, was the same last year aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted January 17, 2019 unfortunately they have lost all records of trade plate holders they are therefore waiting for all the cheques to come in to see if they can afford a new windows xp computer by tiny to record all current plate holders thought this was common knowledge? did you all not get a letter from the trade plates dept nigh 2 years ago with all your details wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frazbomb 3 Posted January 17, 2019 Hmmmmm, now that I think about it we haven't had our renewal reminder come though? Has everyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted January 17, 2019 Renewal reminder? They send them out in November! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted January 18, 2019 I was going to ask this very question this morning when i noticed the Chq not cashed, sod it then, I'll leave it another month and see what happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted January 18, 2019 I sent mine very late in December when I saw I post by David reminding me. I had completely forgotten:-) Should get them by April. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blenheim Car Sales 111 Posted January 18, 2019 12 hours ago, MrC said: Sent my cheque off mid December, not heard a bean and the cheques not been cashed. I usually have the letter by now. Anyone else waiting? this is what i call "positive cash flow" whoop whoop same hear also early December heard nothing at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitestone679231 113 Posted January 18, 2019 Sent my cheque Nov, rang them early Jan to be told there is a backlog, they didnt see the funny side when i said is that the same backlog you have had every January for years,,,,, received acknowledgment this week. Can you imagine if we tried to treat punters the way govt bodies treat us.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted January 18, 2019 Becuase I incorporated last year after receiving plates (in my name), I had to apply for new plates using a VTL301, I even called DVLA to confirm that I was doing everything right. There was even some guidance notes saying you couldn't apply more than 10 days before when you want the plates to start. Mid Jan, letter comes back with my VTL301 and cheque saying due to the change of legal entity, I need to send a VTL301 - the very same form they sent back to me correctly completed. And, I also need to fill in a VTL308. I called DVLA and said I am confused, you're asking me to send what I have already sent. They said we are too busy to talk to you, send us an email. Auto reply to email says, this could take up to 8 weeks for a response. I then called again and said well how much shall I make a cheque out for because if it takes 8 weeks, that will not be the full years rate - they didn't know. Anyway, eventually I got a response and it was the VTL308 that needed to accompany my application along with the return of my old plates - now sent and just waiting and waiting and waiting. They sent everything back to my home address, completely ignoring my VTL301 application address, good job I hadn't moved house. If this annual renewal causes such backlogs, why don't they do rolling renewals throughout the year, i.e. whether you apply in Jan, March, July, or December - it is 12 months from then - same as normal RFL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted January 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, Mark101 said: If this annual renewal causes such backlogs, why don't they do rolling renewals throughout the year, i.e. whether you apply in Jan, March, July, or December - it is 12 months from then - same as normal RFL. That would be far too sensible 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ModernBagsofRubbish 3 Posted January 18, 2019 Mine hasn't come either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Area 51 33 Posted January 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Dave2302 said: That would be far too sensible Sent it off new 12mths off at end of November, still square of jack by way of a response.. Why they dont make the renewal auto and online is a another mystery... But then again.. Anything delivered by this government remains a mystery full stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrC 142 Posted January 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Mark101 said: Becuase I incorporated last year after receiving plates (in my name), I had to apply for new plates using a VTL301, I even called DVLA to confirm that I was doing everything right. There was even some guidance notes saying you couldn't apply more than 10 days before when you want the plates to start. Mid Jan, letter comes back with my VTL301 and cheque saying due to the change of legal entity, I need to send a VTL301 - the very same form they sent back to me correctly completed. And, I also need to fill in a VTL308. I called DVLA and said I am confused, you're asking me to send what I have already sent. They said we are too busy to talk to you, send us an email. Auto reply to email says, this could take up to 8 weeks for a response. I then called again and said well how much shall I make a cheque out for because if it takes 8 weeks, that will not be the full years rate - they didn't know. Anyway, eventually I got a response and it was the VTL308 that needed to accompany my application along with the return of my old plates - now sent and just waiting and waiting and waiting. They sent everything back to my home address, completely ignoring my VTL301 application address, good job I hadn't moved house. If this annual renewal causes such backlogs, why don't they do rolling renewals throughout the year, i.e. whether you apply in Jan, March, July, or December - it is 12 months from then - same as normal RFL. You would have been better not reapplying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted January 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, MrC said: You would have been better not reapplying I thought about that but they want proof of insurance and that is in the company name now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
