Daddylonglegs
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 posted on 6/8/12 at 10:51 AM |
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First Registration
Here we go!
Just rang Frank Pickles regarding taking out insurance (they were really competitive) but they cannot give me cover against a VIN number, only against
a Reg. I rang the DVLA thinking that the insurance would only be needed for road tax, but they said no, I must have a certificate/cover note to be
able to register the vehicle. So I now have to find another company that will do cover against the VIN 
I also asked how long the registration would take, and was told that it would be 1-2 weeks before I get the tax disc and letter comfirming
registration but 4-6 weeks for the V5!!
Bye-bye summer driving then, I thought I was on the home stretch 
Damn Govt. agencies SUCK!!!
And I apologise to anyone on here that works for the above, but that's the way I feel right now!
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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loggyboy
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 11:07 AM |
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Maybe try asking to speak to a manager/supervisor at FP, they should be able to help more then a phone monkey.
Mistral Motorsport
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Hellfire
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 11:08 AM |
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Pretty sure Adrian Flux will provide cover against the VIN number but only for a short period of time, whilst you get the vehicle through IVA.
Phil
[Edited on 6-8-12 by Hellfire]
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Coopz
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 11:12 AM |
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Thats odd Frank Pickles covered me under my vin, in fact they were very helpful indeed! I took out a years policy with them originally under a cover
note for the VIN to drive to IVA then when on the road I sent them the Reg and they sent out the Insurance certificate. Sorry Can't help with
recommending any other Insurance Companies.
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parkiboy
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 11:16 AM |
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I'm going through this process at the moment and I thought I was being screwed but 4-6 weeks is rediculous!
From puttin the v55/4 in I had to wait one week for a letter giving me an inspection date 2 weeks after that (so 3 weeks after I put in the form) and
they said my log book will be ready for collection 24-48 hours after inspection
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 12:04 PM |
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Well, they say every cloud has a silver lining. I just rang around to get more quotes from companies that would insure against a chassis number, and
came up with a quote £12 cheaper! 
Once they send me the docs via email I'm off to do battle with the local DVLA in Bristol. Hopefully dealing in-person will be more fruitful than
dealing over-the-phone?
Watch this space...........
JB
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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sdh2903
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 12:07 PM |
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Adrian flux. Sureterm and footman James will all insure on the vin. Frank pickles were quite rude over the phone when I said I was 29 and wanted
insurance. They then failed to bother calling back twice.
I ended up with sureterm. 200 fully comp including legal cover and European breakdown cover. Cover note was in my email within the hour which went
straight to dvla with the rest of the paperwork
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 12:18 PM |
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Yep, it was Adrian Flux I went through. FJ quoted me £150 more than my original qoute from Frank Pickles 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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adithorp
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 12:23 PM |
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1-2 weeks to get your registration paperwork done, then they send you (or you pick up) the tax disc and certificate to get number plates made and
you're ON THE ROAD! Some people get lucky and it's done while they wait but it's rare.
V5's always take 4-5 weeks to come through from Swansea either for a new registration or when just changing owner. Nothing unusual about that
and you you don't need the V5 to drive the car.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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stevegough
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 03:40 PM |
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Adrian has hit the nail on the head - you don't need the V5 to get on the road!
I also insured my car on the VIN through Adrian Flux.
Come on, Daddylonglegs - get it sorted! Kick some DVLA arses! (but take a book to read while you queue!)
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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James
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 04:41 PM |
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Granted I had my inspection some weeks before SVA but I managed to get it all sorted at DVLA Wimbledon on the drive home from SVA. Registration, tax
and number plate certificate all in my hot sticky hand in about an hour.
I'd spoken to my case officer there a number of times on the phone in advance, she even sent me all the docs I needed. Made sure we made friends
(basically I kissed ass!).
Go to your local DVLA with a friendly attitude, be polite, smile sweetly, suck up, beg... do whatever it takes to get them wanting to help you.
Good luck! 
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 04:42 PM |
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I did, see here
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renetom
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 04:48 PM |
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DVLA
Hi
Passed our IVA.
The next day I drove down to Brighton DVLA office , sorted it all out there & then came away with the tax disc
Got the No plates on the way home , Job done, on the road next day.
Excellent service from Brighton DVLA office.
René
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renetom
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 04:48 PM |
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DVLA
Hi
Passed our IVA.
The next day I drove down to Brighton DVLA office , sorted it all out there & then came away with the tax disc
Got the No plates on the way home , Job done, on the road next day.
Excellent service from Brighton DVLA office.
René
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 04:49 PM |
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Yep, me too! I can't fault Bristol local DVLA.
Faith restored 
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stevegough
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 04:52 PM |
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Nice one, Dad! Now get out and get caught in a downpour!!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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