Area 51 33 Posted February 7, 2019 23 minutes ago, ModernBagsofRubbish said: Had a letter through this morning "Notice to surrender or renew trade plates" I sent the cheque on the 02/01/19, it's not been cashed & now this! I wonder if anybody else will be getting this letter that has sent their cheque in Sounds like a case of "couldn't find their arse with both hands in their pants"... Sent my renewal chq first week in December, confirmation in this week.. thats 8 weeks! Chq not cashed when I was online yesterday... Did you send your payment by recorded delivery? If so is it received ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted February 7, 2019 My first cheque was returned as I hadn't posted my old plates off (since going Ltd). Now have new plates and a reciept - haven't checked the bank to see if it has been cashed yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted February 7, 2019 1 hour ago, ModernBagsofRubbish said: Had a letter through this morning "Notice to surrender or renew trade plates" I sent the cheque on the 02/01/19, it's not been cashed & now this! I wonder if anybody else will be getting this letter that has sent their cheque in Had same letter. Re-sent check and new form this morning. cheque* even. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ModernBagsofRubbish 3 Posted February 7, 2019 I called them up to say I have paid & don't want to loose the trade plates & think others are in the same situation They said they have had a back log & they haven't processed my renewal application, they said call again in 1 week to check the progress & if nothing them send another cheque & form in with a covering letter Area 51, I just sent it 1st class post, never had a problem in the past, next time I will send it recorded delivery to give me some protection Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted February 7, 2019 15 minutes ago, ModernBagsofRubbish said: I called them up to say I have paid & don't want to loose the trade plates & think others are in the same situation They said they have had a back log & they haven't processed my renewal application, they said call again in 1 week to check the progress & if nothing them send another cheque & form in with a covering letter Area 51, I just sent it 1st class post, never had a problem in the past, next time I will send it recorded delivery to give me some protection You did better than me, they told me they were too busy to take my call (an actual person said that, not an automated message) and that I had to email my query. Automated email came back saying it may take 8 weeks for a response - what a crock of shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Area 51 33 Posted February 7, 2019 On stuff like this, I just send it recorded - belt and braces, its all reclaimed any way... When they say they have not got it and time pressures are on, these buggers wont help anyone.. if you have a signature to say it has arrived; usually means they have got to work with you on a solution and give some leeway.. As above, one crock of sh*t is a good summary.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo9 26 Posted February 7, 2019 Same here , sent chq 31st Dec , got a letter today saying Plates revoked . Rang DVLA who said send us another chq in the post (recorded this time) but you can't use your plates for about four weeks. Cheeky B3stards.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted February 7, 2019 my letter came today quote................thank you for ticking all the right boxes enjoy the privilege of using your trade plates for the next year...........unquote speak to the daddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P118 3 Posted February 7, 2019 12 hours ago, ModernBagsofRubbish said: Had a letter through this morning "Notice to surrender or renew trade plates" I sent the cheque on the 02/01/19, it's not been cashed & now this! I wonder if anybody else will be getting this letter that has sent their cheque in I got this letter today also, going to have to give them a ring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted February 8, 2019 Wankers !! Out of interest, have you, like some of us, had a receipt from them, or just a revoke ?? ................... I'm just waiting for my revocation now, I've had the receipt but cheque not cashed yet !! (little hand doing a wanker gesture emoji) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Dave2302 said: Wankers !! Out of interest, have you, like some of us, had a receipt from them, or just a revoke ?? ................... I'm just waiting for my revocation now, I've had the receipt but cheque not cashed yet !! (little hand doing a wanker gesture emoji) Same here- shitty letter to renew my trade plate licence (singular) We have two sets. Gonna have to call them too I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted February 8, 2019 So is it just those of you who sent your cheques so they arrived after the renewal date that got a notice of surrender? If so I think I see the problem! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted February 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, David Ayers said: So is it just those of you who sent your cheques so they arrived after the renewal date that got a notice of surrender? If so I think I see the problem! you might have it i sent mine on like jan third but i put 31st december on the cheque Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted February 8, 2019 I should be ok then, mine was sent 10th December and like I say, I've had the renewal letter thingy, but still they haven't cashed chq 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ModernBagsofRubbish 3 Posted February 14, 2019 Rang up again today & they said it has been processed, the cheque still hasn't gone out though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted February 15, 2019 Cheque Cashed today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted February 16, 2019 On 15/02/2019 at 0:56 PM, Dave2302 said: Cheque Cashed today +1. £330 well spent (every year I consider giving up the second set of plates but keep thinking back to when we transported Astras from BCA Bedford with 1 plate on the windscreen of car 1 and one on the rear window of car 2). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted February 17, 2019 14 hours ago, Nick M.K. said: keep thinking back to when we transported Astras from BCA Bedford with 1 plate on the windscreen of car 1 and one on the rear window of car 2 LOL, Priceless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Area 51 33 Posted February 18, 2019 Cheque cashed Friday I just found out, so thats two months since posting off a renewal! I have a dupe set of plates with magnetic backing, good for displaying safely/correctly on the bodywork etc. Means I can have one set in two places in ever needed, best not run them both at the same time on two vehicles etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted February 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, Area 51 said: I have a dupe set of plates with magnetic backing, good for displaying safely/correctly on the bodywork etc. Means I can have one set in two places in ever needed, best not run them both at the same time on two vehicles etc. Risky IMO I would like a set of magnetic plates but I would keep the originals in the same car in case of a pull. Surely a sensible copper would appreciate what you're trying to acheive because displaying TP correctly is a PITA and open to misinterpretation depending on what the rules say at the time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted February 18, 2019 think theres only me in my county who adheres to the latest dvla spiel of course i cant remember the last time i saw a traffic cop 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Area 51 33 Posted February 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Mark101 said: Risky IMO I would like a set of magnetic plates but I would keep the originals in the same car in case of a pull. Surely a sensible copper would appreciate what you're trying to acheive because displaying TP correctly is a PITA and open to misinterpretation depending on what the rules say at the time. Agreed! I will leave a set with one in a work/bodyshop and keep originals with me for meaningful trips.. Just a bit of flex I try to have in case of last minute / unforeseen mincing.. Only use them "wisely"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Area 51 said: Agreed! I will leave a set with one in a work/bodyshop and keep originals with me for meaningful trips.. Just a bit of flex I try to have in case of last minute / unforeseen mincing.. Only use them "wisely"... i have a tick list in my head for stuff like this do i need the plates more than they need me ie could i go without? answer no so i never abuse i might even paint them again to bring them into the 21st century Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
have a word with the wife 299 Posted March 2, 2019 cashed my cheque 1st march, disgraceful service, all we need now is capita to offer to run it cheaper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted March 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, have a word with the wife said: cashed my cheque 1st march, disgraceful service I disagree, they could've cashed in in December, this way I paid less overdraft interest while still using my plates during this period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
