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lost numberplate... could have been worse
#992322
01/03/2010 10:04
01/03/2010 10:04
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Big_Mike
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Big_Mike
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coming home from newmarket yesterday, and the road was flooded. I WAS going to turn around but was a tiny country road and had a couple of 4x4 up my ass.
the car in front - a punto went for it and just made it through (with a lot of smoke)
i got halfway through when it occured to me my car is lower than a punto.
had it stalled, i would have been stuffed, the water was above the door sil.
luckily i got through, (engine coughing a bit but my numberplate came off its clip.
still, could have been worse. I may go back an look for it, but its 10 miles away from home so not sure its worth it really.
where is the cheapest place for a new front plate?
i wont be doing that again!.
cheers
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Re: lost numberplate... could have been worse
[Re: MeanRedSpider]
#992332
01/03/2010 10:22
01/03/2010 10:22
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Big_Mike
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Big_Mike
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taa.... am guessing its around £20.
better than writing off my car which i am guessing i was a few inches of water off doing.
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Re: lost numberplate... could have been worse
[Re: Countrycruising]
#992382
01/03/2010 11:35
01/03/2010 11:35
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 33,672 Berlin
barnacle
Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
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Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
Forum Demigod
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Posts: 33,672
Berlin
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There are traders on Ebay who can illegally supply number plates without the need of a V5, worth a look as a single plate would cost you less then £15 delivered. Just pointing out the legalities there, Joe. this DVLA page lists the requirements for having one made; and this page tells you what they have to look like. I'm sure there's a requirement for the maker's name and/or postcode, too, but I can't see it there.
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Re: lost numberplate... could have been worse
[Re: barnacle]
#992400
01/03/2010 11:55
01/03/2010 11:55
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 12,643 Watford
MarioCirillo
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Ex El Presidente
I AM a Coop
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 12,643
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New Rules were introduced a few years ago
I had to change the Comp system at my dads garage to cater for this.
Anyone who requires a numberplate must provide Documentation for the vehicle and also two versions of Identification. Ie Drivers Licence, Utility bill etc...
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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Re: lost numberplate... could have been worse
[Re: MarioCirillo]
#994531
04/03/2010 13:47
04/03/2010 13:47
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Big_Mike
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Big_Mike
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cheers for the info guys. i have took the risk and got one from ebay for <£5 delivered. they claim to be road legal and look ok so have stuck em on thanks
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Re: lost numberplate... could have been worse
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#994701
04/03/2010 19:07
04/03/2010 19:07
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Swivel
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Swivel
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Tops stuff. Have you got that link to the £5 ebay plates, I'm changing over ours at the mo so could do with some replacement plates. Thanks, Matt
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Re: lost numberplate... could have been worse
[Re: bikenut55]
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05/03/2010 03:04
05/03/2010 03:04
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Paul_H
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Paul_H
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the coop is great in puddles! I drove around (not through choice, my young brother in law was AWOL) during the floods in Hull a couple of years ago and passed many cars that had given up either in the middle of the water or at the end of it. keep it very slow and kep the revs up and it will happily travel through water up to the bottom of the doors. Loads of steam from the exhaust tho Paul
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Re: lost numberplate... could have been worse
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#995498
05/03/2010 21:08
05/03/2010 21:08
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Swivel
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Swivel
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Top man
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Re: lost numberplate... could have been worse
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#997110
09/03/2010 09:49
09/03/2010 09:49
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Big_Mike
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Big_Mike
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actually i think it wasDanhgt who put me onto ebay in the 1st place
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