Temp insurance to score a tax disc advice needed...

[r.welfare]

It's gotta go. The new 406, I mean. I'm getting it in the neck from everyone over it's arrival, apart from the mother-in-law (whose garage it's currently hiding in). Anyway, while I wait for the V5 to arrive, thoughts turn to the need to get a tax disc so I can legally get it back to base to give it a good service, a couple of laps of the Basingstoke Bypass in 2nd gear (which will hopefully cure it of smoking badly), two new tyres and then a new MOT, so I can bung it in the Trader. It's not worth the risk of trying all this without it being taxed, given the proliferation of ANPRs.What I ideally want to do is just cover it for a month (max.) - I've thought of using tempcover.com (who I usually use for my "driveaway" cover) but have never tried using the cert at the local Post Office, even though they say it's possible (i.e., will they throw me out trying to score a 6-month disc with a 1 month cover note)...Anybody managed it, or is there another, easier route - e.g. speak to current insurers to get something sorted, or start a new policy on a monthly DD, then cancel it after the first payment? Your thoughts please!

[pogweasel]

In my experience any officious little bastard/bitch employed by a post office (at least 50% of all staff and 99.99% of managers) will give you your marching orders PDQ if you present anything that looks in the slightest bit 'temporary'.

[M'coli]

Get it insured with whatever means that you need, then tax it over the internet. No post office needed.

[Mash]

^^Yep - online taxing is a breeze. Mine always comes within a couple of days and it's nice and neatly printed too!

[Marty]

At the risk of a backlash - Black Insulation Tape be your friend - subtly change the number plate and then drive it home.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Ha ha, thats a good idea actually. Just wait till you see a red 406 and 'clone' it! Could even ram-raid Currys en route.Alternatively the online idea is a good one. If you insure it for a week, as long as it comes up green on www.askmid.com you should be able to tax it online the same day OK. Work the system!

[r.welfare]

Al-reety. Think I'll blezz the AA phoneline, tell 'em I need to swap the wagon's insurance with this one while I repair it, then score the disc. Thanks chaps.

[monzaE]

http://www.dayinsure.com/May be worth considering for some of you? At my age and with my history I can ger cover for just over £12 per day. Handy if you only need a days cover.

[Pillock]

I used dayinsure today to get a 205GTI home, but their cover specifically states it's not to be used for taxing a car....