I am getting a little concerned. My road tax runs out at the end of this month, but the DVLA haven't sent me the renewal form as yet. I am sure I usually get it earlier than this.

The thing that's making me particularly worried is this... Lately on my way to and from work, I have seen a number of cars and vans at the side of the road, with big wheel clamps on. A fairly normal site, but these cars aren't on double yellow lines or anything. The clamps have a little DVLA logo on them, and the letters DVLA written top to bottom. Now I guess these cars have either run out of road tax, or have been SORN'ed (Sworn Off Road Notification). I don't want to end up with a clamp on my car this time next week.

I have had a look at the DVLA website to try and work out what happens if this blumming form never turns up, but can't find anything. It informs me I don't have to queue up at the post office anymore, and can do it online, but you still need the form.


In other news, I see the same Xbox 360 box has been sold on ebay for a second time. I have a little more sympathy with the second buyer, as there is a buy it now option set at £105. But it still clearly states the auction is FOR A BOX. Just remember to always read the description, read as much feedback as possible, and to look at other auctions the seller was involved in. Its not difficult to find an ebay scammer.

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