Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle that 
used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I don't have 
the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I can't change the 
disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a form, or online, or 
by phone. Any clues?

Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

Kim Andrews wrote:
> Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle that 
> used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I don't have 
> the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I can't change the 
> disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a form, or online, or 
> by phone. Any clues?

I've found the DVLA phone helpline to be very good - have you tried them?

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011216

-- 
David

* Kim Andrews wrote, On 19/06/2008 10:52:
> Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle that 
> used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I don't have 
> the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I can't change the 
> disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a form, or online, or 
> by phone. Any clues?

When I retaxed my car, before selling it, I did it by visiting the 
DVLA Local Office, armed with the V5 (or whatever the registration 
document is called nowadays) and my chequebook.

The DVLA instructions are at 
<http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/ChangesToYourRegistrationCertificate/DG_4022054>
-- 
Cheers, Serena
One of the universal rules of happiness is: always be wary of any 
helpful item that weighs less than its operating manual.
(Terry Pratchett)

the Omrud wrote:
> Kim Andrews wrote:
>> Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle 
>> that used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I 
>> don't have the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I 
>> can't change the disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a 
>> form, or online, or by phone. Any clues?
> 
> I've found the DVLA phone helpline to be very good - have you tried them?
> 
> http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011216
> 

Ah no, thanks very much. The only numbers I'd found were menu driven and 
  had no "none of the above" options, so I kept coming up screaming 
against a brick wall of "no, that's not what I want to *&^%$* do!!!".

I'll try that one later, when I've calmed down a bit, if no actual 
solution has appeared by then. Thanks again!


Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

the Omrud wrote:
> Kim Andrews wrote:
>> Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle 
>> that used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I 
>> don't have the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I 
>> can't change the disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a 
>> form, or online, or by phone. Any clues?
> 
> I've found the DVLA phone helpline to be very good - have you tried them?
> 
> http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011216
> 
p.s. though I note on following the link that that is *driver* 
licensing, not vehicle. Though I have a problem with that too, since my 
address doesn't exist in their database and they don't provide a way 
round. <sigh> I'm never going to move again!


Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

Serena Blanchflower wrote:

> When I retaxed my car, before selling it, I did it by visiting the DVLA 
> Local Office, armed with the V5 (or whatever the registration document 
> is called nowadays) and my chequebook.

I might be reduced to that then, thanks. Since my nearest office is now 
Truro, which is a fair trek (and despite this being a *vehicle* problem, 
I am actually trying to use pubic transport for everything), it looks 
like a day's outing and several busses.

> 
> The DVLA instructions are at 
> <http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/ChangesToYourRegistrationCertificate/DG_4022054> 
> 

Yep, been there done that. :o) The instructions are very helpful about 
registering as disabled, and completely ignore the possibility that one 
might wish to change things the other way! Not sure what that says about 
the NHS. ;o)

Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

* Kim Andrews wrote, On 19/06/2008 11:35:
> Serena Blanchflower wrote:
> 
>> When I retaxed my car, before selling it, I did it by visiting the 
>> DVLA Local Office, armed with the V5 (or whatever the registration 
>> document is called nowadays) and my chequebook.
> 
> I might be reduced to that then, thanks. Since my nearest office is now 
> Truro, which is a fair trek (and despite this being a *vehicle* problem, 
> I am actually trying to use pubic transport for everything), it looks 
> like a day's outing and several busses.
> 
>>
>> The DVLA instructions are at 
>> <http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/ChangesToYourRegistrationCertificate/DG_4022054> 
>>
> 
> Yep, been there done that. :o) The instructions are very helpful about > registering as disabled, and completely ignore the possibility that one 
> might wish to change things the other way! Not sure what that says about 
> the NHS. ;o)

I thought that was covered by the generic "How to tell the DVLA about 
the changes", where it says:

If the changes affect the amount of vehicle tax you pay, you’ll need 
to apply to your nearest DVLA local office to:

     * apply for an exchange licence if your tax disc shows the old 
details
     * retax your vehicle if the vehicle tax has expired

In both cases, you’ll need to include the registration certificate and any additional documentation with your application.


The reason there's a specific section about how to change *to* 
disabled status is that, in that case, there's extra documentation 
needed to back up the claim.

I have a feeling that, when I did it, it would have been possible, in 
theory at least, to do it by post, just sending off the V5, tax disc, 
cheque and, possibly something I've forgotten.  The problem with that, 
of course, was that it would have left the car without a tax disc for 
however long it took them to send me a new one.  I know in the end, I 
decided that, even with the necessity to find someone to take me down 
to Portsmouth (as I had stopped driving by then), making the trek 
seemed the lesser evil.

-- 
Cheers, Serena
Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, 
listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering. (Winnie 
the Pooh)

Serena Blanchflower wrote:
> 
> I thought that was covered by the generic "How to tell the DVLA about 
> the changes", where it says:
> 

You could be right - that might well be their intention. Thanks for that.

I've found a bit on the V5 reg doc that says I can only change the 
taxation class when retaxing. I can't retax simply, because I'm also 
trying to change my address (to one they don't believe exists). Your 
suggestion that I beard them in their den looks increasingly sensible... 
I'm just a tad reluctant to make the trek if I can avoid it, and without 
a guarantee that it will achieve everything I need. I suspect this is 
expecting rather too much. ;o)

Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

Kim Andrews wrote:
> the Omrud wrote:
>> Kim Andrews wrote:
>>> Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle 
>>> that used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I 
>>> don't have the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I 
>>> can't change the disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a 
>>> form, or online, or by phone. Any clues?
>>
>> I've found the DVLA phone helpline to be very good - have you tried them?
>>
>> http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011216
>>
> p.s. though I note on following the link that that is *driver* 
> licensing, not vehicle. Though I have a problem with that too, since my 
> address doesn't exist in their database and they don't provide a way 
> round. <sigh> I'm never going to move again!

You're right, by golly.  Try this one for vehicles:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011217

-- 
David

the Omrud wrote:

> You're right, by golly.  Try this one for vehicles:
> 
> http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011217
> 
Thanks again - I fear that's the one I've already used, that sends me in 
useless circles with no opt out. But I appreciate the efforts!


Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

Try one of the numbers on http://www.saynoto0870.com/ and you 
may even be able to speak to a real person.

Anne B

> pubic transport
Boggle!

Anne B

Kim Andrews wrote:
> Serena Blanchflower wrote:
>>
>> I thought that was covered by the generic "How to tell the DVLA about 
>> the changes", where it says:
>>
> 
> You could be right - that might well be their intention. Thanks for that.
> 
> I've found a bit on the V5 reg doc that says I can only change the 
> taxation class when retaxing. I can't retax simply, because I'm also 
> trying to change my address (to one they don't believe exists).

I *did* try to tell you it was dodgy to keep your mobile home in the 
main Mevagissey car park - it clearly doesn't have a post code ;-)

> 
> Kimbo xx


-- 
Tout de bonbon,
Anne, Seriously, Traditionally Built Curvey Gumrat

Anne Burgess wrote:
> Try one of the numbers on http://www.saynoto0870.com/ and you 
> may even be able to speak to a real person.
> 
> Anne B 
> 
> 
Good thought, I'll check that out, thanks.


Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

Gumrat wrote:

> I *did* try to tell you it was dodgy to keep your mobile home in the 
> main Mevagissey car park - it clearly doesn't have a post code ;-)

True! Though actually I suspect the secure store where I really keep it 
has a recognised address, and it's just my dodgy abode that's falling 
through the net... perhaps I should just move into the 'van!

Part of the problem is, the owners of the flat also own the shop 
downstairs, and have always had their post delivered to the shop. Now 
that's not good enough, convincing everybody that I'm not dossing on the 
shop floor is proving tricky. It must be the way I dress.


Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

Anne Burgess wrote:
>> pubic transport
> Boggle!
> 
> Anne B 
> 
> 
It does get a bit hairy at times.


Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

Kim Andrews wrote:
> the Omrud wrote:
>> Kim Andrews wrote:
>>> Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle 
>>> that used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I 
>>> don't have the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I 
>>> can't change the disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a 
>>> form, or online, or by phone. Any clues?
>>
>> I've found the DVLA phone helpline to be very good - have you tried them?
>>
>> http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011216
>>
> p.s. though I note on following the link that that is *driver* 
> licensing, not vehicle. Though I have a problem with that too, since my 
> address doesn't exist in their database and they don't provide a way 
> round. <sigh> I'm never going to move again!
>
I thought you had a mobile 'ome ?
Are you one of them "Travellers" ?

Kim Andrews wrote:
> the Omrud wrote:
> 
>> You're right, by golly.  Try this one for vehicles:
>>
>> http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011217
>>
> Thanks again - I fear that's the one I've already used, that sends me in 
> useless circles with no opt out. But I appreciate the efforts!
> 
Some numbers here you could try, which at least don't charge you !

<http://www.saynoto0870.com/numbersearch.php>

Kim Andrews wrote:
> Anne Burgess wrote:
>>> pubic transport
>> Boggle!
>>
>> Anne B
>>
> It does get a bit hairy at times.
> 
Ouch, that's a bit near the bone.

On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:52:53 +0100, Kim Andrews 
wrote:

>Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle that 
>used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I don't have 
>the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I can't change the 
>disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a form, or online, or 
>by phone. Any clues?
>
>Kimbo xx
Yes I had the exemption and gave dorter the car.  We changed the log
book either online or by sending it, I forget which, and she had to
pay normal tax by taking the log book, MOT etc to the PO or maybe did
it online....er.....that didn't help, did it?

badriya wrote:
> On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:52:53 +0100, Kim Andrews 
> wrote:
> 
>> Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle that 
>> used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I don't have 
>> the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I can't change the 
>> disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a form, or online, or 
>> by phone. Any clues?
>>
>> Kimbo xx
> Yes I had the exemption and gave dorter the car.  We changed the log
> book either online or by sending it, I forget which, and she had to
> pay normal tax by taking the log book, MOT etc to the PO or maybe did
> it online....er.....that didn't help, did it?
> 

Oh I don't know, it raised a smile. :o)

I've concluded that I'll send off the V5 for change of address, and 
hilight the "disabled" bit in the hope that they'll change that too 
(though unlikely) and if (when!) that doesn't work, I shall take 
Serena's advice and head for Truro.

Thanks again to all who've helped.


Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

"Kim Andrews"  wrote in message 
news:6bv8adF3egin5U1@mid.individual.net...
> badriya wrote:
>> On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:52:53 +0100, Kim Andrews 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle that 
>>> used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I don't have 
>>> the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I can't change the 
>>> disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a form, or online, or 
>>> by phone. Any clues?
>>>
>>> Kimbo xx
>> Yes I had the exemption and gave dorter the car.  We changed the log
>> book either online or by sending it, I forget which, and she had to
>> pay normal tax by taking the log book, MOT etc to the PO or maybe did
>> it online....er.....that didn't help, did it?
>>
>
> Oh I don't know, it raised a smile. :o)
>
> I've concluded that I'll send off the V5 for change of address, and 
> hilight the "disabled" bit in the hope that they'll change that too 
> (though unlikely) and if (when!) that doesn't work, I shall take Serena's 
> advice and head for Truro.
>
> Thanks again to all who've helped.
>
>
> Kimbo xx
> -- 
> www.bykimbo.com

I had exactly this problem a few years ago. It was before you could do very 
much on line, and I didn't know there would be any difficulties until I went 
to tax the vehicle at my local PO (St. Day, near Redruth) and was told they 
couldn't do it there, I would have to go to the main PO in Truro. In my case 
that was only ten minute drive, so I went along there with the vehicle 
documents and was sorted in a few minutes. Of course in those days you could 
actually park in Truro....
Steve Hague

Steve Hague wrote:

> 
> I had exactly this problem a few years ago. It was before you could do very 
Aha!

> much on line, and I didn't know there would be any difficulties until I went 
> to tax the vehicle at my local PO (St. Day, near Redruth) and was told they 
> couldn't do it there, I would have to go to the main PO in Truro. In my case 
Ooh... spooky!

> that was only ten minute drive, so I went along there with the vehicle 
> documents and was sorted in a few minutes. Of course in those days you could 
> actually park in Truro....
:o))

Well, I'll go on the bus, so won't have *that* problem. Thanks Steve, 
very reassuring. Well, I reckon that's a plan. :o)


Kimbo xx
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www.bykimbo.com

In message , Kim Andrews 
 writes
>Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle 
>that used to belong to a disabled person?
 >
I know someone who has.  My friend who's husbad died earlier in the year 
taxed it for six months in order to sell it after her husbad died: he 
was disabled and drove it: Carole's disabled but can't drive. She didn't 
say she had any problems doing it.  She would have had to have taxed it 
so that it could be driven by someone else at any time, but I forget 
what she said she did specifically. If no one comes up with any answers, 
I'll ring her tomorrow morning and read this out to her.  (She's met 
Mike the Pedant so she knows we're all nuts).

Sincerely Chris

>I can't retax, because I don't have the exemption certificate (for 
>obvious reasons!) and I can't change the disabled class anywhere that I 
>can find, either on a form, or online, or by phone. Any clues?
>
>Kimbo xx

-- 
Chris McMillan
http://www.chinavision.org.uk/
http://www.oneplusone.org.cn

"Kim Andrews"  wrote in message 
news:6bv8adF3egin5U1@mid.individual.net...
> badriya wrote:
>> On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:52:53 +0100, Kim Andrews 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle that 
>>> used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I don't have 
>>> the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I can't change the 
>>> disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a form, or online, or 
>>> by phone. Any clues?
>>>
>>> Kimbo xx
>> Yes I had the exemption and gave dorter the car.  We changed the log
>> book either online or by sending it, I forget which, and she had to
>> pay normal tax by taking the log book, MOT etc to the PO or maybe did
>> it online....er.....that didn't help, did it?
>>
>
> Oh I don't know, it raised a smile. :o)
>
> I've concluded that I'll send off the V5 for change of address, and 
> hilight the "disabled" bit in the hope that they'll change that too 
> (though unlikely) and if (when!) that doesn't work, I shall take Serena's 
> advice and head for Truro.
>
> Thanks again to all who've helped.
>
>

I had to do this a few years ago,  I just took the green change of ownership 
slip  (off the V5 which when you change ownership you don't have anymore!) 
insurance, MOT and filled in an application form V10 downloadable 
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_069680 
look for V10 pdf then off to the PO with the requisite ammount and walk out 
with the new tax disc, then when the V5 comes back it's tax class will have 
changed to Pay as you drive!!!


Des

Dieseldes wrote:

> I had to do this a few years ago,  I just took the green change of ownership 
> slip  (off the V5 which when you change ownership you don't have anymore!) 
> insurance, MOT and filled in an application form V10 downloadable 
> http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_069680 
> look for V10 pdf then off to the PO with the requisite ammount and walk out 
> with the new tax disc, then when the V5 comes back it's tax class will have 
> changed to Pay as you drive!!!
Coo, that's sounds promising... I'll check that out. Ta!



Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

Dieseldes wrote:
> 
> I had to do this a few years ago,  I just took the green change of ownership 
> slip  (off the V5 which when you change ownership you don't have anymore!) 
> insurance, MOT and filled in an application form V10 downloadable 
> http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_069680 
> look for V10 pdf then off to the PO with the requisite ammount and walk out 
> with the new tax disc, then when the V5 comes back it's tax class will have 
> changed to Pay as you drive!!!

Second follow-up... checking the link, and rereading what you say, it 
sounds as if I just have to go to a suitable PO and buy some tax, and 
the class will be sorted - I have the renewing form (V11?) If I can do 
this at the PO it's worth a go. The change of address is a slightly 
different issue that can be tackled separately using the normal method. 
Thanks very much (I'm saying that a lot at the moment - bravo umra!)



Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

"Kim Andrews"  wrote in message 
news:6bvtrhF3ep697U1@mid.individual.net...
> Dieseldes wrote:
>>
>> I had to do this a few years ago,  I just took the green change of 
>> ownership slip  (off the V5 which when you change ownership you don't 
>> have anymore!) insurance, MOT and filled in an application form V10 
>> downloadable 
>> http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_069680 
>> look for V10 pdf then off to the PO with the requisite ammount and walk 
>> out with the new tax disc, then when the V5 comes back it's tax class 
>> will have changed to Pay as you drive!!!
>
> Second follow-up... checking the link, and rereading what you say, it 
> sounds as if I just have to go to a suitable PO and buy some tax, and the 
> class will be sorted - I have the renewing form (V11?) If I can do this at 
> the PO it's worth a go. The change of address is a slightly different 
> issue that can be tackled separately using the normal method. Thanks very 
> much (I'm saying that a lot at the moment - bravo umra!)

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_069680
Change of tax class

If you're changing the tax class from private to disabled, provided you have 
the whole Registration Certificate, you can tax at a Post Office® branch.

If you only have the New Keeper Supplement and for other tax class changes 
eg from disabled to private, you'll need to tax at your nearest DVLA local 
office. Write the new tax class in section seven of your Registration 
Certificate. If using a New Keeper Supplement, you'll also need to fill in a 
V62 'Application for a Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C)'.



This seems to relate to you exactly, looks like things have changed.. 
typical Government Organisation  need beaurocacy  with all the different tax 
classes and costs.......

Now to find your local DVLA office before the close  it.



Des

Dieseldes wrote:
> 
> This seems to relate to you exactly, looks like things have changed.. 
> typical Government Organisation  need beaurocacy  with all the different tax 
> classes and costs.......
> 
> Now to find your local DVLA office before the close  it.

Nugger, that means Truro's back on the programme. Hey ho.

Many more thanks.

You're all doing much better than me at tracking down this stuff... 
perhaps because you're not taking it personally. ;o)


Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

In article , Kim Andrews
 wrote:
> Well, I'll go on the bus, so won't have *that* problem. Thanks Steve, 
> very reassuring. Well, I reckon that's a plan. :o)
> 

Since what you're trying to do is to pay them /more/ than they're expecting,
I'm sure they'll be very helpful!

Rosemary
 

-- 
Rosemary Miskin     ZFC Pm   miskin@orpheusmail.co.uk
Loughborough, UK             http://miskin.orpheusweb.co.uk

"Kim Andrews"  wrote in message 
news:6c00ebF3dq6caU1@mid.individual.net...
> Dieseldes wrote:
>>
>> This seems to relate to you exactly, looks like things have changed.. 
>> typical Government Organisation  need beaurocacy  with all the different 
>> tax classes and costs.......
>>
>> Now to find your local DVLA office before the close  it.
>
> Nugger, that means Truro's back on the programme. Hey ho.
>
> Many more thanks.
>
> You're all doing much better than me at tracking down this stuff... 
> perhaps because you're not taking it personally. ;o)
>
I have a little bit of experience of the dealing with DVLA 3 way swaps of 
private plates (don't ask!)buying motorbikes that had disapeared of the 
system, lost V5 (by Swansea the ****ers even tried to charge me!), I have 
found Swansea to be a total waste of time (and lying barstewards to put it 
mildly)  If you have a question and if you can get  Swansea to get the local 
office to phone you back (they will do under protest) the local offices are 
very good (Edinburgh in my case).
Good luck

Des

In message , Kim Andrews 
 writes
[]
>licensing, not vehicle. Though I have a problem with that too, since my 
>address doesn't exist in their database and they don't provide a way 
>round. <sigh> I'm never going to move again!
[]
I had that problem: my dwelling wasn't in the Post Office database, a 
fact I discovered soon after I moved in last March - despite there 
having been something here since at least 2000 (when this home was sited 
here). The odd thing was that this is number 5, and numbers 1 to 4, and 
6 on, _were_ in the database!

I got the PO to sort it fairly soon (April or May), but it still causes 
some problems with ordering from some websites - if they're using an old 
copy of the database, they just won't accept the address, and the 
websites that _are_ using an old copy are also more likely to be using 
software that doesn't let you enter the address manually.
-- 
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G.5AL(+++)IS-P--Ch+(p)Ar+T[?]H+Sh0!:`)DNAf
** http://www.soft255.demon.co.uk/G6JPG-PC/JPGminPC.htm for thoughts on PCs. **

I've banked the cheque!

God must love the common man; He made so many of them.

In message , Rosemary 
Miskin  writes
>In article , Kim Andrews
> wrote:
>> Well, I'll go on the bus, so won't have *that* problem. Thanks Steve,
>> very reassuring. Well, I reckon that's a plan. :o)
>>
>
>Since what you're trying to do is to pay them /more/ than they're expecting,
>I'm sure they'll be very helpful!
[]
Sadly that won't have any effect, as the person you're dealing with (by 
'phone or over the counter) won't see any of the money. (Having said 
that, my experience is that they're mostly helpful anyway - though does 
DVLA use Indian call centres, in which case maybe less so?)
-- 
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G.5AL(+++)IS-P--Ch+(p)Ar+T[?]H+Sh0!:`)DNAf
** http://www.soft255.demon.co.uk/G6JPG-PC/JPGminPC.htm for thoughts on PCs. **

I've banked the cheque!

God must love the common man; He made so many of them.

In message , Serena Blanchflower 
 writes
>* Kim Andrews wrote, On 19/06/2008 10:52:
>> Has anyrat ever been through the process of trying to tax a vehicle 
>>that  used to belong to a disabled person? I can't retax, because I 
>>don't have  the exemption certificate (for obvious reasons!) and I 
>>can't change the  disabled class anywhere that I can find, either on a 
>>form, or online, or  by phone. Any clues?
>
>When I retaxed my car, before selling it, I did it by visiting the DVLA 
>Local Office, armed with the V5 (or whatever the registration document 
>is called nowadays) and my chequebook.

When I retaxed my current one after buying it, I had to go to the local 
office too. Time-consuming, but other than that, fairly painless.
[]
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In article , 
G6JPG@soft255.demon.co.uk says...
> I had that problem: my dwelling wasn't in the Post Office database, a 
> fact I discovered soon after I moved in last March - despite there 
> having been something here since at least 2000 (when this home was sited 
> here). The odd thing was that this is number 5, and numbers 1 to 4, and 
> 6 on, _were_ in the database!

Our house IS on the PO database - although it's only identified by house 
number which is useless on this road, because the numbers are randomly 
scattered & duplicated.  The house name, which is a reliable method of 
finding the right place, doesn't appear.

However, the local authority's Council Tax Dept. insist we live in 
another place altogether (xxxxx Way instead of xxxxx Road).

Their database is 15 years old, and in that time we have made scores of 
attempts to get them to correct it.

Oddly, they seemed to have no problem finding us when they did the re-
banding exercise a few years ago - at least I assume they found us & 
didn't value some other house entirely[1].

-- 
Sam
[1] If this is the case I should keep shtumm, because we were shifted 
down one band.

On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:03:32 +0100, "J. P. Gilliver (John)"
 scrawled in the dust...

>In message , Kim Andrews 
> writes
>[]
>>licensing, not vehicle. Though I have a problem with that too, since my 
>>address doesn't exist in their database and they don't provide a way 
>>round. <sigh> I'm never going to move again!
>[]
>I had that problem: my dwelling wasn't in the Post Office database, a 
>fact I discovered soon after I moved in last March - despite there 
>having been something here since at least 2000 (when this home was sited 
>here). The odd thing was that this is number 5, and numbers 1 to 4, and 
>6 on, _were_ in the database!

Back in February I applied (online) to the County Council to change the
name of my new home. I had an email response quite quickly to say, having
liaised with Royal Mail address management, they didn't think I had the
address right. I thanked them for this info, I'd just used the address the
selling agent had given me.

The house fronts onto Xxxx Lane but apparently the proper address is
Xxxxfields. This caused me to assume Xxxxfields was the name of the
unadopted road that runs behind the house (and from which the postman
delivers) - a neighbour now tells me the road has no official name which
could explain a lot.

After exchanging several further emails the woman at the County Council
forwarded me her entire email correspondence from Royal Mail address
management wherein they had made two totally contradictory statements about
the correct address and suggested the house should have a postcode which
seems only to apply to 8 houses further down the hill and the other side of
Xxxx Lane.

The online Royal Mail database made it quite clear to me (and the woman at
the Council) that the postcode I had suggested was correct, just the road
name was wrong. I finally got a letter last week confirming the change of
house name and asking me to inform my local delivery office. 
-- 
Penny
There are unexpected holes in my ignorance.
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* Kim Andrews wrote, On 19/06/2008 21:28:
> Dieseldes wrote:
>>
>> I had to do this a few years ago,  I just took the green change of 
>> ownership slip  (off the V5 which when you change ownership you don't 
>> have anymore!) insurance, MOT and filled in an application form V10 
>> downloadable 
>> http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_069680 
>> look for V10 pdf then off to the PO with the requisite ammount and 
>> walk out with the new tax disc, then when the V5 comes back it's tax 
>> class will have changed to Pay as you drive!!!
> 
> Second follow-up... checking the link, and rereading what you say, it 
> sounds as if I just have to go to a suitable PO and buy some tax, and 
> the class will be sorted - I have the renewing form (V11?) If I can do 
> this at the PO it's worth a go. The change of address is a slightly 
> different issue that can be tackled separately using the normal method. 
> Thanks very much (I'm saying that a lot at the moment - bravo umra!)

Do keep up posted with the results...

-- 
Cheers, Serena
There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we 
don't know. (Ambrose Bierce)

Serena Blanchflower wrote:
> * Kim Andrews wrote, On 19/06/2008 21:28:
>> Dieseldes wrote:
>>>
>>> I had to do this a few years ago,  I just took the green change of 
>>> ownership slip  (off the V5 which when you change ownership you don't 
>>> have anymore!) insurance, MOT and filled in an application form V10 
>>> downloadable 
>>> http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_069680 
>>> look for V10 pdf then off to the PO with the requisite ammount and 
>>> walk out with the new tax disc, then when the V5 comes back it's tax 
>>> class will have changed to Pay as you drive!!!
>>
>> Second follow-up... checking the link, and rereading what you say, it 
>> sounds as if I just have to go to a suitable PO and buy some tax, and 
>> the class will be sorted - I have the renewing form (V11?) If I can do 
>> this at the PO it's worth a go. The change of address is a slightly 
>> different issue that can be tackled separately using the normal 
>> method. Thanks very much (I'm saying that a lot at the moment - bravo 
>> umra!)
> 
> Do keep up posted with the results...
> 

It's kind of you to take such an interest, I fear I'm being terribly 
boring on the subject! However, I'm planning a trip to Truro on Monday, 
and I'll happily report back. Keep your fingers crossed for me. :o)

BTW, if I haven't already said so, my local PO post-master has confirmed 
that he could do the change from normal to disabled, but can't do the 
other way, and has told me where in Truro to find the DVLA office.


Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

On Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:57:09 +0100, Kim Andrews 
wrote:


>
>It's kind of you to take such an interest, I fear I'm being terribly 
>boring on the subject! 
Boring??  They spent a thread talking about what temperature to do my
laundry!

>However, I'm planning a trip to Truro on Monday, 
>and I'll happily report back. Keep your fingers crossed for me. :o)
>
>BTW, if I haven't already said so, my local PO post-master has confirmed 
>that he could do the change from normal to disabled, but can't do the 
>other way, and has told me where in Truro to find the DVLA office.
>
>
>Kimbo xx

Serena Blanchflower wrote:
> 
> Do keep up posted with the results...
> 

It was a breeze. The journey was a little baroque, but I chatted to some 
thoroughly nice people on various buses. The process of retaxing and 
changing details was made very simple, I completed a single form, and 
came away with the new tax disc and promises of V5s and driving licences 
to follow. Nothing extra to pay above the expected vehicle tax.

A final thanks to allrats who helped along the way!


Kimbo xx
-- 
www.bykimbo.com

In message <eGu6k.98058$9x.1185@newsfe05.ams2>, Steve Hague 
 writes
>Of course in those days you could
>actually park in Truro....

When we visited at New Year there was this rather nice multi-storey car 
park right by M&S and it was not far to a rather nice cinema and it all 
seemed wheelchair accessible.

At least I think we were in Truro.
-- 
K Richard W

"K Richard Whitbread"  wrote in 
message news:+y0DltP+8BZIFwHR@local.machine...
> In message <eGu6k.98058$9x.1185@newsfe05.ams2>, Steve Hague 
>  writes
>>Of course in those days you could
>>actually park in Truro....
>
> When we visited at New Year there was this rather nice multi-storey car 
> park right by M&S and it was not far to a rather nice cinema and it all 
> seemed wheelchair accessible.
>
> At least I think we were in Truro.
> -- 
> K Richard W

I don't think I've ever heard a multi- storey car park described as nice 
before! When I was in Truro yesterday (Saturday afternoon) every car park 
was full. They're starting a park and ride from Threemilestone to take some 
pressure off.
Steve Hague

"Kim Andrews"  wrote in message 
news:6c9u50F3fnqf8U1@mid.individual.net...
> Serena Blanchflower wrote:
>>
>> Do keep up posted with the results...
>>
>
> It was a breeze. The journey was a little baroque, but I chatted to some 
> thoroughly nice people on various buses. The process of retaxing and 
> changing details was made very simple, I completed a single form, and came 
> away with the new tax disc and promises of V5s and driving licences to 
> follow. Nothing extra to pay above the expected vehicle tax.
>
> A final thanks to allrats who helped along the way!
>
>
> Kimbo xx
> -- 
> www.bykimbo.com

I'm glad your recent experience was the same as mine ten years ago.
Steve Hague

In message <TWG9k.162129$NN3.58856@newsfe08.ams2>, Steve Hague 
 writes
[]
>> When we visited at New Year there was this rather nice multi-storey car
[]
>I don't think I've ever heard a multi- storey car park described as nice
[]
OK, they're usually not particularly, but there's no reason why they 
_have_ to be un-nice (!). [There's a rather pleasing spiral one in 
Pilgrim Street in Newcastle; I have a feeling it might be a little 
awkward to actually use, but it's at least unusual.]
-- 
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