coldel

As you say, every petrolhead should own an Elise in their time, same goes for an Aston

Exactly this. As for security of transfer, once that money has shown up as in my account, its mine, be it via online transfer or cash. If someone pays you in cash, before you even let the car go you would go down to the bank and pay it in, whats the difference?

My point is, that why would a seller knock back 10k for a 12k car if done by online, then take 10k cash? I would be surprised if more than 1% of sellers in the position would do that.

Hmmmmm, I think most people are capable enough to understand money on the table is the same as money on a digital transfer in this day and age. Yes it might be a bit 'cool' to turn up brown paper bag in hand, but why should I go weak at the knees if someone turns up with 10k in notes (which might or might not be real) when I have just turned down 10k via digital transfer from someone else?

I would have thought cash was king 10 years ago, but not anymore, surely? Unless you are a dealer looking for a tax fiddle? Whats the difference to me plonking my phone on someones table with the amount set up and ready to go with the tap of a button and its in your account in 2 minutes?

It would be an appreciating classic

All I know is that Richbrook will loose half its revenues...

Thanks guys... Yes I did laugh when I realised I put version 5, although if that were true I would be on V3421 or something if I added up all the other 'doh!' moments I have had with cars...!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25223631 Although they will charge you more for it...well that seems fair.

Does he have to pay? I have the V62 in front of me here and under section 4. Fee it says 'I do not enclose a fee because I am the new keeper and I have enclosed the V5C/2. That reads to me he doesnt (although of course I will pay if necessary!)

Yeah will give them a call in the morning. Nightmare!

What if I have sold the car, am no longer insured and the buyer now has the MoT certificates etc?

OK, so I sold the VX, filled out the V5, popped it into an envelope whacked a stamp and the DVLA address on it and intended to post on the way to work. Of course I forgot, so no problem post it somewhere on the way back. Stuck it in my inside coat pocket, left the office, walked over Waterloo bridge as per normal, get on the train, unzip my coat...no envelope. So, its gone, somewhere between my desk at the office on the Embankment and halfway along platform 16 of Waterloo station. Options: 1. Retrace steps, never know it might be sat there, weirder things have happened 2. Check at reception to see if anyone has handed it in 3. Hope some kind soul has found it and posted it Either way, I think I need to take some steps as my odds of the three above coming off are pretty slim. What do I do? Is there a replacement form?

Dont think I could go to that, SMD would be on my back day and night with the jokes I take your point Ricey - but struggling to find something I like which is newer, in my self inflicted hard budget.

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Found this on a forum after some google searching - I think if you look at Alfas and Scoobys they front bumper as standard does not accomodate a rectangular plate, so you are allowed square ones. It all gets a bit grey if you put one on the front of your imported Zed where it is possible to put a rectangular one. Special Concession for Owners of Imported Vehicles A concession which will permit some vehicles to continue to display motorcycle size number plates was announced on July 31st 2001 by Minister for Transport John Spellar.This will apply to certain imported cars, mainly fromAmerica and the Far East. It follows concerns about the cost of modifying vehicles which are designed for foreign markets and unable to display UK size number plates.

Sorry I meant I thought it would look fine with the UK rectangular plate on the front.

Think it would look fine - just check the rules as I am sure (although could be wrong!) that square plates are only legal if the car originated from outside the UK?

Unless you are bombing around the 'ring it will make naff all difference on the road driving at legal speeds. 19s do look better though...

Anyone owned a Nissan Pulsar GTi-r before?!

The best 'Happy Birthday' thread ever...!

I think you are right Colin, we should just ditch it...

The knife at the top looks more like a pen to me...

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