Project Memoirs from the Hard Shoulder: DVLA LOLS

[BorniteIdentity]

Thanks chap, but I really CBA for the sake of five weeks.  By the time I've written the letter, kicked the printer, forgotten to post it three times and it's then sat in a tray for a lifetime - April will be here anyway.

 

[LightBulbFun]

8 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said:

Thanks chap, but I really CBA for the sake of five weeks.  By the time I've written the letter, kicked the printer, forgotten to post it three times and it's then sat in a tray for a lifetime - April will be here anyway.

yeah I agree in your particular case for the reasons you state its probably worth just waiting this one out, im just pointing out the details, so its documented,  you know for next time around, its probably not going to be the last time something like this will come up. so this gives people a point of reference/an explanation of why  

 

[BorniteIdentity]

I've decided to punt on the Audi A2 so I can get back to what I love best, durable Toyotas.  There's a thread over in the FS section if you fancy owning it from as little as £13.33.

Today, I recovered the Mini from the lock-up; it's off to the garage for them to do a load of titivating which would take me all year and someone like the legendary @alf892a weekend. However, time is of the essence - my Mum's health is not improving at all and I'm desperate for her to see the car looking lovely.  

Thanks to all of Alf's work, it's a strong starter.  First turn of the key, a couple of seconds of cranking, and it was off and running.  No bogging, no stalling, no fuss.  We replaced the ignition system a couple of years ago which has really helped. It's PROPER turn-key.

Clocked up about 20 miles taking it to the garage, including a visit to the most beautiful stately-home place to pick up some freecycle goodies.  I spied a photo-opp, and took it with both arms.  You'll have to trust me that they're nice pictures, the photo compression on here is appalling!