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RAC control asked what was being done about the dogs. I replied FUCK all. I did ask if the call was being recorded first.

There was a thread about this on a recovery forum. It turned into a C&S slagging off fest so had to be taken down

Wow thanks ruffgeezer! There was very little hn the van, we offloaded to finish the job

At this stage, the ongoing problem is I have no direct number for customer 'service'. I have either an 0800 (40p/min from my mobile) or an 0333 number that often cuts off in around 10 mins. All of this adds to my frustration and anger. At no point has anybody called me since the incident. Even if the promice to

TBH Craig I never looked at it like that. A LWB Luton could now gross 4.1 ton legally. All the more reason to send a much bigger vehicle. The second truck was a 12 tonner. My main problem with this is 1 how badly the RAC performed before the C&S truck failed 2 the actual failure and how that was handled 3 how the RAC are handling the case now thanks for the kind words and spelling correction! I am now preparing for another day on hold to the RAC

Sorry that should be garibaldi and not Corsaviour and l think l am getting too touchy about all of this. 3 hours sleep will do that to you

Do like the arsehole shredder comment tho.

Corsavior are you havin a laff? Poor attempt at humor if so. The C&S chimp was muttering about him not earning if the truck wasnt, and the dogs were the least of his worries. He didn't lash it down at all at the back, allowing the axle to twist as the weight shifted. If you think these are the actions of a seasoned pro you must be mistaken.

I will be very happy to go to court over this. I am sure they will try to claim the van was in some way to blame. They wanted to take her away and 'store it safely' in C&S's yard. Yeah right, as if.

Sorry still in shock.

My problem now is the RAC. Hanging on hold for 10 mins then getting cut off pissed me off. After I pointed out the Standard article I gnt am incident number and manager.

I called the fire brigade cos it was clear C&S didnt know WTF they were doing. Wasnt letting them near the van with a lifter

The bed twisted like a slice of melba toast as it was raised. This whole thing has shortened my life by years. How l didnt kill the chimp from C&S l dont know.... Petrol was pissing out of the tank and random spectators wandered around smoking. Oh and 2 of me dogs were in the cab the whole time. I called 999 cos mr C&S wanted to hiab the van upright and called out one of thier police style lifters

Yes got the spec back but locks are fooked. Sorry but l didnt call C&S Motors, l called the RAC, so hold them responsible. The pass side springs are fooked and the back axle is floating. We are down a van for work now too

www.standard.co.uk/news/london/the-moment-van-was-left-leaning-precariously-over-pavement-of-london-high-street-9792660.html lost a wheelbaring, nearly lost the whole van thanks to the RAC

Sod DD I will be going to the PO like I always did.

Would it spec OK?

This road tax prices for cars from 1960-1991 Year 3 months 4 months 6 months 12 months 1960 £4 1s 6d £5 10s 0d £8 3s 0d £16 10s 0d 1961 -- £5 10s 0d £8 3s 0d £16 10s 0d 1962 -- - £5 10s 0d £8 3s 0d £16 10s 0d 1963 -- £5 10s 0d £8 3s 0d £16 10s 0d 1964 -- £5 10s 0d £8 3s 0d £16 10s 0d 1965 -- £7 0s 0d £10 8s 0d £19 5s 0d 1966 -- £7 0s 0d £10 8s 0d £19 5s 0d 1967 -- £7 0s 0d £10 8s 0d £19 5s 0d 1968 -- £9 6s 0d £13 10s 0d £25 0s 0d 1969 -- £9 6s 0d £13 10s 0d £25 0s 0d 1970 -- £9 6s 0d £13 10s 0d £25 0s 0d 1971 -- £9 6s 0d £13 10s 0d £25 0s 0d 1971 -- £9.30 £13.50 £25 1972 -- £9.30 £13.50 £25 1973 -- £9.30 £13.50 £25 1974 -- £9.30 £13.50 £25 1975 -- £14.65 £22 £25 1976 -- £14.65 £22 £40 1977 -- £18.35 £27.50 £50 1978 -- £18.35 £27.50 £50 1979 -- £18.35 £27.50 £50 1980 -- -- £33 £60 1981 -- -- £38.50 £70 1982 -- -- £44 £80 1983 -- -- £46.75 £85 1984 -- -- £49.50 £90 1985 -- -- £55 £100 1986 -- -- £55 £100 1987 -- -- £55 £100 1988 -- -- £55 £100 1989 -- -- £55 £100 1990 -- -- £55 £100 1991 -- -- £55 £100

The last time I offered the ins AT THE PO it was handed back without without a glance and the statement we dont check ins any more, the DVLA will fine you if you dont have it. They are online for the MOT.

You havent been asked for proof of insurance for over a year at the PO and its not checked online. The DD can only be used for continuous tax, so theres no way of getting just one months tax instantly. SORN used to cancel the tax and you had to send back the disc for a refund. Is this automatic now, if you paid say 6 months? Maybe thats a way round having to tax more than a month up front?

Mine aren't meant for close up scrutiny. They flash past and might be readable in one frame....

have a selection

this is the only one I have for 95......

I started a thread about these and was told they look naff!

thanks