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Title: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Oldun on October 30, 2014, 06:41:52 PM
Found this free service on the net, looks very useful  :thumbsup:

http://www.youneverremember.com/taxdisc/ (http://www.youneverremember.com/taxdisc/)

Roger
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: austinbob on October 30, 2014, 06:51:17 PM
Quote from: Oldun on October 30, 2014, 06:41:52 PM
Found this free service on the net, looks very useful  :thumbsup:

http://www.youneverremember.com/taxdisc/ (http://www.youneverremember.com/taxdisc/)

Roger

I think I'd rather stick it up DVLA's computer orifice
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Jack on October 30, 2014, 06:59:18 PM
The first question that comes to mind is "Who am I giving my details too?".

There is no information about who ruins this site or where they are based, basic info I like to know before giving my details over. The web site gives no such details.

It's safer and just as easy to write down such dates in a diary or on a piece of paper to leave in the glove box.
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: MJKERR on October 30, 2014, 07:28:38 PM
Why would you need the reminder service?
The V11 still arrives by post
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Geriatrix on October 30, 2014, 11:19:21 PM
I'm gonna put a Guinness label in mine - just like the old days!
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Oldun on October 30, 2014, 11:59:02 PM
Quote from: Geriatrix on October 30, 2014, 11:19:21 PM
I'm gonna put a Guinness label in mine - just like the old days!

Got this in mine:
[smg id=18098]
Tax disc for the year of first registration with the correct issuing office & date stamp :thumbsup:

Roger
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: OwL on October 31, 2014, 06:54:37 AM
I would not deem it wise to send personal details to a third party website of persons unknown.
It's probably bona fide BUT I personally would not risk it.

Most mobile phones have a reminder facility that alarm out on a day you have selected for whichever appointment you need reminding about.
Failing that buy a good old fashioned paper calendar and marker pen and write on it whichever date/anniversary/appointment you need to remember!

Here is a useful website about staying safe online:

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/sm/staying-safe-online (http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/sm/staying-safe-online)

Best wishes all :thumbsup:

Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Sprintex on October 31, 2014, 07:07:33 AM
Quote from: Oldun on October 30, 2014, 11:59:02 PM

Got this in mine:
[smg id=18098]
Tax disc for the year of first registration with the correct issuing office & date stamp :thumbsup:

Roger

Got one of those for our show-baby too :)


Paul
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: MikeDunn on October 31, 2014, 08:41:00 AM
Or seeing as most of you are on a computer (as opposed to phone / tablet) - just use the Calendar capability in your email program !  You use the computer regularly, so it won't be anything different  ;)
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: talisman56 on October 31, 2014, 08:51:58 AM
 I'm going to put a little disc of paper in the tax disc holder which will say, in "Only Fools and Horses" fashion, "Tax is on the computer"...
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: oscar on October 31, 2014, 08:58:19 AM
I've got my  National Trust car park sticker in mine! :-[
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Bealman on October 31, 2014, 09:03:49 AM
You folks must be catching up..... here in NSW we haven't had windscreen stickers for 2 years. We have multiple camera installations at traffic lights instead. They are posted as 'red light speed cameras' but are checking your number plate against registration as well.  :veryangry:
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: petercharlesfagg on October 31, 2014, 07:00:31 PM
I am going to put a Milk Chocolate Digestive biscuit in mine, in case I fancy a nibble en route!
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: austinbob on October 31, 2014, 07:14:47 PM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on October 31, 2014, 07:00:31 PM
I am going to put a Milk Chocolate Digestive biscuit in mine, in case I fancy a nibble en route!

Make sure you get it the right way round otherwise you'll be licking the chocolate off the windscreen!
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: ChrisWV10 on October 31, 2014, 07:24:01 PM
What a great idea! Trouble is, one just wouldn't be enough. How many will I need for a whole packet and still leave a small peephole to see thru?  ???
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Bob Tidbury on October 31, 2014, 09:51:42 PM
I think that's a really good idea but a Ginger Nut would be better wouldn't want to waste the chocolate in the holder or on the screen.
Bob
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Jack on October 31, 2014, 11:05:38 PM
Talk about going off topic - you lot really take the biscuit...



Make it a jaffa cake, then you're talking.
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: petercharlesfagg on November 01, 2014, 09:08:27 AM
On a more serious note:-

One of the Police Forces in this country is offering a downloadable First Aid folding disc tthat can hold the vital information need if your vehicle is involved in a collision and the occupant(s) are unconscious.  Blood groups, contact details, that sort of thing.

It might be a good idea, but only if other police personnel are aware that such information exists!

Peter.
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Bealman on November 01, 2014, 09:15:14 AM
Sorry to be a Luddite, but wouldn't all that info on a card do the same thing?
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Buzzard on November 01, 2014, 09:26:22 AM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on November 01, 2014, 09:08:27 AM
One of the Police Forces in this country is offering a downloadable First Aid folding disc tthat can hold the vital information need if your vehicle is involved in a collision and the occupant(s) are unconscious.  Blood groups, contact details, that sort of thing.

Apologies in advance but imagine the scene, the police arrive at a crash and the disc states three occupants but they only find one body.  Are the other two lying on the verge somewhere or are they sitting at home in front of Eastenders?

And how would it cope with taxis?

If Big Brother gets his way we'll all have to have ID cards and said data could be held there.  But what happens when you lose yours?  Perhaps we'll all end up being micro-chipped like they do with cats and dogs!

Nigel
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Bealman on November 01, 2014, 09:34:47 AM
Oh... now I know what that mysterious lump is in me arm... wasn't there last night!
;D ;D :uneasy:

George  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: colpatben on November 01, 2014, 11:57:06 AM
Quote from: Bealman on November 01, 2014, 09:34:47 AM
Oh... now I know what that mysterious lump is in me arm... wasn't there last night!


Got my lump from the Flu injection this morning but I suppose those in Oz don't need such things (except in the Snowy Mountains, (Mighty Big River another John Williamson song)).

Any how I wear an SOS Talisman, all relevant details Blood Type, Allergies, Contact Details etc. And all emergency crews recognise it.

Sorry off topic again.

Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Trainfish on November 04, 2014, 12:54:43 PM
Quote from: Buzzard on November 01, 2014, 09:26:22 AM
Quote from: petercharlesfagg on November 01, 2014, 09:08:27 AM
One of the Police Forces in this country is offering a downloadable First Aid folding disc tthat can hold the vital information need if your vehicle is involved in a collision and the occupant(s) are unconscious.  Blood groups, contact details, that sort of thing.

Apologies in advance but imagine the scene, the police arrive at a crash and the disc states three occupants but they only find one body.  Are the other two lying on the verge somewhere or are they sitting at home in front of Eastenders?

And how would it cope with taxis?

If Big Brother gets his way we'll all have to have ID cards and said data could be held there.  But what happens when you lose yours?  Perhaps we'll all end up being micro-chipped like they do with cats and dogs!

Nigel

A bit like those "Baby/Little Princess/Scrote on board" signs. I think they should be removed if they are indeed at home watching Eastenders. A fireman (or someone else) could waste a lot of time looking for a non-existent occupant.

Anyway, back on topic. Can all tax discs be removed now even if they have 6 months left to run?
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: colpatben on November 04, 2014, 01:10:42 PM
Quote from: Trainfish on November 04, 2014, 12:54:43 PM


Anyway, back on topic. Can all tax discs be removed now even if they have 6 months left to run?

Yes you can throw it away.

http://www.theweek.co.uk/uk-news/59941/road-tax-changes-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-system (http://www.theweek.co.uk/uk-news/59941/road-tax-changes-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-system)

Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: Agrippa on November 04, 2014, 01:17:13 PM
There's an obvious answer to this question, but this is a family forum.....
Title: Re: OT, What to do with your obsolete tax disc holder
Post by: mr bachmann on November 04, 2014, 02:11:47 PM
I'll pass on that one , mot's as well  :claphappy:

( the tax disc holder is courtesy of Arthur Daily)


Alan